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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: 901-910Dementia support group in northeastern Nova Scotia sees growing demand into the new year
Founded in 2019, the Guysborough and Area Dementia Support Group has seen rising attendance and has hosted Memory Cafés; it plans to continue monthly meetings into 2026.
Grief during the holidays: One mother says she still celebrates her son
Tera Sisco of Martock, Nova Scotia has spent three Christmases since her six-year-old son Colton died in flash flooding in July 2023, and her family remembers him with stories and a second decorated Christmas tree.
Retired officers return to Victoria police amid staffing shortages
Victoria Police launched a pilot this fall allowing recently retired officers to return temporarily to active duty to help address staffing shortages, and Sean Millard was sworn in Dec. 31 after a 30-plus-year career.
Blue Origin astronaut Amanda Nguyen says depression has lifted after 'tsunami of harassment'
Amanda Nguyen said she experienced depression following a wave of harassment after her spaceflight, and she wrote on Dec. 27 that the depression has lifted while crediting community support and diplomatic work.
Peabody receives Long-Standing Service Award for 25 years on council
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody received the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Long-Standing Service Award for 25 years on Brockton council, having first been elected in 2000 and serving as mayor since 2018.
BC Conservative MLA in Kootenay-Rockies takes medical leave.
Pete Davis, the BC Conservative MLA for Kootenay-Rockies, announced he is taking time away for a medical situation and said his constituency office will remain open and operational.
Harm Dekker remembered in Houston after his passing.
Harm Dekker died on December 27, 2025, after a battle with cancer, and his family has requested donations to the BC Cancer Society or Houston Hospice in his memory.
Community honours 11-year-old Regina carbon monoxide victim
Officials say carbon monoxide from building service equipment killed 11-year-old Henry Losco, and a multi-agency investigation is ongoing.
TOFFOLI, Thomas Lawrence passes at 87
The family announced that Thomas Lawrence Toffoli died on December 24, 2025, in North Bay, Ontario, at age 87 after a brief battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for January 11, 2026, with a private family service to follow.
WILSON, Dale remembered for quiet strength and care
Dale Wilson died on December 27, 2025, in North Bay with family at his side; he was born August 22, 1947, and is survived by his partner Louise Gilpin and members of his blended family.