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Local students excel at Skills Ontario Competition

Local students excel at Skills Ontario Competition

Students not only compete against some of the top students in their field from across the province, they also have the opportunity to network with educators, professionals and potential employers
'We are begging': Durham residents call on province to stop closure of rural hospital's in-patient beds

'We are begging': Durham residents call on province to stop closure of rural hospital's in-patient beds

The province is working closely with the hospital in its decision to move its in-patient beds, a spokesperson says
Life can be a beach, but take steps to make it safe and healthy

Life can be a beach, but take steps to make it safe and healthy

Public Health tests water quality from Victoria Day to Labour Day to make sure the level of bacteria in the water is safe for swimming
Brock exploring bee-haviour of Niagara region's pollinators

Brock exploring bee-haviour of Niagara region's pollinators

At the university’s Bee Lab, students work to increase understanding of native bee species
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
New NPC chair vows to champion transparency and accountability

New NPC chair vows to champion transparency and accountability

Bob Gale says public portion of monthly meetings will return June 13
67 post-secondary students receive Brock’s Niagara Principal’s Scholarships

67 post-secondary students receive Brock’s Niagara Principal’s Scholarships

This year’s scholarships total $167,500
Thorold man takes his fight against climate change to the province

Thorold man takes his fight against climate change to the province

Last year, Thorold resident Mark Freeman led the charge against a proposed gas plant expansion in Thorold South. Now, he wants the province to listen
Steal a traffic sign? City Hall will know where to find you

Steal a traffic sign? City Hall will know where to find you

City Hall has come up with a nifty, little way to locate stolen street signs
COLUMN: Lives lost, heritage found and investigated

COLUMN: Lives lost, heritage found and investigated

Ontario marine heritage is being uncovered by local divers, writes David Gilchrist