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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 791-800Scharf wins all-Thunder Bay final and will return to the Scotties
Krista Scharf defeated Robyn Despins 9-7 to win the Northern Ontario women's curling championship and will represent the region at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts beginning Jan. 23 in Mississauga.
Carbon monoxide alarms now required on every floor under Ontario fire code
New Ontario Fire Code rules that took effect Jan. 1 require carbon monoxide alarms on every floor of residences with gas-burning appliances, fireplaces or attached garages, and expand requirements for apartments, condos and some public corridors.
Rahu Ketu reunites Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma in a feel-good comedy.
Rahu Ketu, directed by Vipul Vig, reunites Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma in a feel-good comedy focused on friendship and humor.
Stuart Skinner's success in Pittsburgh is bittersweet for Oilers fans
Traded to Pittsburgh on Dec. 12, Stuart Skinner lost his first three starts with the Penguins before winning three straight with a .957 save percentage and a 1.00 goals-against average over that stretch.
Private investigators say blending in is central to their work
Two recent graduates of the Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security in Toronto say being unassuming helps with surveillance and witness interviews; the school's general manager says about half of his students are women.
City council to debate ward vs. at-large elections and Winter Games plans
Orillia council will discuss placing a question on the Oct. 26 ballot about returning to an at-large electoral system and will review plans for the Orillia 2026 Ontario Winter Games opening ceremonies.
Enbridge Gas provides safety training funds to Prince Edward County firefighters
Enbridge Gas is contributing to a $125,000 Safe Community Project Assist investment that will be shared among 25 Ontario fire departments, including Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue, to purchase educational materials for firefighter training.
Exploration Place charts a new path forward in 2025.
Exploration Place received a $500,000 regional loan after pandemic-era renovations and cash-flow strains, and opened a new explorations gallery in October that has doubled memberships and admissions.
Weed Man collects 700 pounds of food for Windsor Essex Food Bank Association
Weed Man's Grassroots Giving campaign collected 700 pounds of food, reported as nearly 583 meals. The donations will be distributed by the Windsor Essex Food Bank Association in Windsor.
Delores Mullings' departure draws student and faculty criticism at Memorial University
Student and faculty unions say Delores Mullings' early exit as Memorial University's first vice provost for equity, diversity, inclusion and anti‑racism signals institutional failure and have called for an independent review; the university says consultations on the EDI-AR office are underway and will report back in March.