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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: 841-850Karrueche Tran Safe After $116 Was Left on Her Car Windshield.
Karrueche Tran said she was unharmed and her car had no scratches after finding $116 on her windshield.
DAKU: Patricia Helen Daku remembered by family and community.
Patricia Helen Daku died on Dec. 31, 2025 with family at her side; a public visitation and Celebration of Life are scheduled for Jan. 10, 2026 in Kipling and will be livestreamed.
Wyatt: Donald Edwin Wyatt remembered by family and community.
Donald Edwin Wyatt, born Dec. 5, 1948, in Broadview, Saskatchewan, passed away Dec. 24, 2025. He is survived by his wife Elaine, sons Paul and Sean, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and will be honoured with a private celebration of life in 2026.
STADNYK - Bernard Lloyd is remembered in Yorkton.
Bernard Lloyd Stadnyk, 76, of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, died Dec. 18, 2025; prayers and a funeral service were held at Yorkton Memorial Gardens and he was interred in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Province seeking nominations for Order of BC and Medal of Good Citizenship.
British Columbia is accepting nominations for the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship, and the deadline to apply for either award is April 7.
Nominations now open for 2026 Caledon Civic Awards
The Town of Caledon is accepting nominations for its 2026 Civic Awards until end-of-day Monday, January 26, 2026. The program recognises residents for volunteer service and citizen achievement in areas such as sports, arts and culture, environmental leadership, and community services.
Aila Riikonen, Sudbury resident and immigrant from Finland, dies at 93
Aila Tuulikki Riikonen died on January 6, 2026, at Health Sciences North after a brief illness; she was 93 and immigrated from Oulu, Finland in 1960.
EVERS, Byron Jason remembered at 51.
Byron Jason Evers died on January 6, 2026, at age 51; cremation has taken place and his family will celebrate his life privately.
Horror-themed Ontario coffee house hosts monthly Death Cafes.
Christine Smith, a certified Death Doula, leads monthly Death Cafes at Coffin Creek Café in Courtice to offer informal, judgment-free conversations about death and grief; the series began in September and its fifth session is scheduled for January 20.
Local paramedics raise nearly $43,000 through annual Food and Toy Drive
The County of Simcoe Paramedic Services' 23rd Food and Toy Drive collected 8,803 toys, more than 8,680 pounds of food and $42,915.52 in donations; the gifts were distributed to local charities and food banks across Simcoe County.