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95-year-old Ontario skier still enjoying the slopes with family
Doris Pierson, 95, skis at Sir Sam's near Eagle Lake in Haliburton with four generations of her family; she first skied more than 80 years ago and has also taught at Whistler.
Drop in property and persons crimes in Vauxhall in New Year
Vauxhall RCMP reported seven calls for service in January 2026 and fewer property and persons crimes compared with January 2025, while patrols and ticketing activity increased.
Renewed Hope is setting up a new community hub in Downtown Bolton
Renewed Hope has found premises at 55 Queen Street North in Bolton and is setting up a new community-focused hub after previously operating Mobile Mercy Units and seasonal drives in Caledon.
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Showing: 731-740Richard Stanley Vanier remembered after passing at 84.
Richard Stanley Vanier, 84, died December 29, 2025, in Kelowna, B.C.; he worked as a steamfitter and vocational instructor and was active in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Wolves host weekend double-header at home
The Sudbury Wolves play two home games this weekend, hosting the Flint Firebirds Friday (7:05 p.m.) and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Sunday (2:05 p.m.) in an interleague, bilingual matchup that will count in both leagues' statistics.
VERHELST, Pierre J. remembered after passing at 70.
Pierre Verhelst died peacefully in his sleep on January 10, 2026, at age 70; he was a founding member of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre and a longtime aircraft maintenance engineer.
Hazel Jean Houston remembered at Langley celebration of life
Hazel (Jeannie) Houston of Langley has passed away and will be remembered at a Celebration of Life on February 15, from 2-4 pm at Brookswood Estates Community Centre.
Coastal First Nations say they are open to cooperation, not pipelines
After a closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, Coastal First Nations reaffirmed their opposition to a proposed Alberta oil pipeline and said they are open to cooperation with the federal government on stewardship and marine preparedness.
Kristan Straub named president and CEO of Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation
Canada Development Investment Corporation announced Kristan Straub as president and CEO of the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation; Straub is a member of Henvey Inlet and French River No. 13 First Nation.
Carney heads to Beijing as ministers promote federal support for Waterloo manufacturers and N.S. curling club
Prime Minister Mark Carney is arriving in Beijing for a three-day visit that includes meetings with senior Chinese leaders; in Canada, ministers are scheduled to announce federal support for two Waterloo manufacturers and infrastructure funding for the Mayflower Curling Club in Nova Scotia.
Children's Hospital to brighten CK5 ward with local nature art
Local artists from Manitoba, northwestern Ontario, Nunavut and parts of Saskatchewan are invited to submit nature-themed digital artworks for CK5 at the Health Sciences Centre Children's Hospital as part of a $2.5‑million renovation campaign; selected works will be printed on hospital-grade vinyl and chosen artists will receive $3,000 each.
Penticton Boston Pizza donates to South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.
Penticton Boston Pizza donated $1,355 to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation to support the Women and Children's Centre, with funds raised through the September Kids Cards program.
West Vancouver entrepreneur's Indigenous business featured on Dragons' Den
Corey Janvier's Cedar Brush, founded in August 2021 and grown to 54 employees, will be featured on Dragons' Den on Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. on CBC Gem.