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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: 891-900Compelling Calgarians: An Auburn Bay A&W owner who has hosted hundreds of fundraisers
A 42-year-old Auburn Bay A&W owner has run more than 300 fundraisers since 2015, raising over $250,000 to support neighbours, schools and NICU campaigns.
Letters to the editor highlight long legislature break, hospital funding and local concerns.
Letters to the editor note the Ontario legislature's winter break was extended to March 23 and also praise hospital staff while reporting underfunding and hallway care.
S'Aints' Sleighing Hunger raises $123,000 to support regional food banks
Organizers announced that two sold-out Sleighing Hunger concerts raised a record $123,000, revealed at a Dec. 22, 2025 cheque presentation; the funds will help stock food banks across Windsor‑Essex and Chatham‑Kent into 2026.
BRDHS welcomes future Nobles through winter events and community outreach.
Belle River District High School ran a series of late-November and December events — including a Winter Warmth community skate and charity hockey game and Noble for a Day visits for elementary students — that invited future students and local residents to the school.
Phở Ngọc Yến highlights Vietnamese culture and resilience in Toronto.
Tan Trinh arrived in Canada in 1980 as an 11-year-old Vietnamese refugee and now runs three Phở Ngọc Yến restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area that honor his homeland and the Canadians who helped him.
Gloria Joyce Boyd remembered after her passing on December 30, 2025.
Gloria Joyce Boyd, born April 17, 1951, died December 30, 2025 at Mariposa House Hospice; visitations are set for January 4–5, 2026 at Mundell Funeral Home and interment is planned in spring at Atherley Cemetery.
McLeese Lake Meals with Heart Society fills a service gap for rural seniors.
A new volunteer-run non-profit in McLeese Lake will begin preparing heart-smart frozen meals for rural seniors in January after receiving initial seed funding including a $1,000 Cariboo Regional District grant and a $400 donation.
Florence Georgina Timbres (née Holyk) remembered after 99 years
Florence Georgina Timbres (née Holyk) died on December 27, 2025, and is survived by her three daughters, Victoria, Marcia and Patrice; the family has requested no service.
Lorraine Victoria Hakala (née Veal) remembered after her passing on December 21, 2025
Lorraine Victoria Hakala, 79, of Thunder Bay died peacefully on December 21, 2025 after a battle with cancer; a celebration of her life is planned for February 2026.
Jane Oryschak remembered after peaceful passing
Jane Oryschak died peacefully on December 16, 2025 at Hogarth Riverview Manor; she was known for her lifelong cooking and generosity.