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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: 831-840Reunited Vancouver Island duo Twenty Fingers to play Courtenay's Regier Theatre
After more than 30 years apart, Doug Cox and Steve Mitchell have reunited as Twenty Fingers and will perform at Courtenay's Regier Theatre on Friday, Jan. 30.
Alexandria restaurants offer meals for those in need
Country Side Creations served a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings and a cupcake, and Genesis Kitchen offers Community Gift Cards funded by local sponsors to provide free hot meals.
The Honeymans mark 'Time Apart' release with sold-out Curling Club show
On Jan. 3 The Honeymans released their third album Time Apart at a sold-out, all-ages show at the Kimberley Curling Club; the reunited band said the turnout and multigenerational audience felt humbling.
Resident rescues sick skunk found in the road.
A Newmarket resident found a disoriented skunk on Jan. 3, placed it in a box and called animal control; the skunk was later humanely euthanized after assessment, and the town said canine distemper can affect skunks and raccoons.
Tree House Youth Theatre launching mental health program in Red Deer
Tree House Youth Theatre will launch "Thrive" in February, a free 12-week theatre-based mental health program for 13–17-year-olds in Red Deer that draws on the Red Deer Primary Care Network curricula and is funded by a City of Red Deer grant.
Orillia's Mobile Crisis Response Team to receive $240,000 from province
The province is providing $240,000 over two years to Orillia's Mobile Crisis Response Team to support police working with trained crisis workers during mental health calls.
Brian Edward Culley remembered as devoted husband and community volunteer.
Brian Edward Culley died on December 29, 2025, surrounded by family; he served 22 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force and later volunteered with the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports.
Antonio "Tony" Campana remembered in Rossland and Trail
Antonio "Tony" Campana, born in Trail in 1922 and a longtime Cominco employee, died January 1, 2026 surrounded by family; a Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Jan. 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rossland.
Walter Edwin Dixon is remembered in Campbell River
Walter Edwin Dixon passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Campbell River with family at his side; the family noted he enjoyed long walks, tinkering, dancing and family gatherings.
SpongeBob musical sails onto Simcoe stage with teenage cast
Young Theatre Players stages The SpongeBob Musical with a 24-member teenage cast, running Jan. 15–25 at Simcoe Little Theatre.