Heartwarming

Susie Gellman, who died at 104, served as a typist in the Examination Unit, a top‑secret Canadian code‑breaking operation during the Second World War; the unit was publicly honoured with a plaque at Laurier House in 2022.

Khevin Enriquez, who works at Bedford Road and Lowther Avenue near two downtown Toronto schools, was selected as one of three winners in Parachute's Canada's favourite crossing guard contest; parents and the charity praised his warmth and professionalism.

Environment Canada forecasts flurries in Hamilton on Jan. 17 with a daytime high near 2 C and a morning wind chill around -13 C. Tonight and tomorrow carry chances of flurries with overnight lows below freezing.

Warrior Restoration sponsored the Coweta County Special Olympics Golf Fundraiser at Summer Grove Golf Club in November 2025 and participated as a hole and team sponsor. The company is based in Newnan, Georgia, and serves surrounding communities including Macon and Peachtree City.

Ontario's Primary Action Plan has linked 2,000 people in Hastings and Prince Edward counties to primary health care toward a local target of 10,175, a Health Ministry spokesperson said; province-wide the initiative has attached over 275,000 new patients and aims for 300,000 in 2025-26.

On Jan. 19 Charles 'Spider' Jones spoke to residents of the St. Clair O'Connor Community in East York about Martin Luther King Jr., opening with a screening of the 'I Have a Dream' speech and sharing personal memories and historical details.

Readers write about a new Archibald bus route and the benefits they find in taking transit, and several letters describe patterns of repeat serious offending and concerns about bail and supervision, while other notes touch on political issues and CFL rule changes.

Critter Care in South Langley will run a Share the Love 50/50 Cash Raffle from Feb. 1–28 to support care for sick, injured and orphaned native mammals; the article lists ticket prices and a purchase page.

Ramara Township received a $30 million provincial grant for infrastructure improvements, described by officials as the largest single infrastructure grant the township has ever received. The funding is earmarked for water and sewer projects including Bayshore Village work and upgrades to Brechin and Lagoon City, and officials say it increases system capacity by about 400 residents.

Eagles Fire Youth Centre will begin Anishinaabemowin language classes on Jan. 26 led by Amber Beaulieu, and it has partnered with Manitoba Education on the "Rise Up" program to connect and hire local youth.