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Folk duo For Ernest find love and hope at Ravine Vineyard

Folk duo For Ernest find love and hope at Ravine Vineyard

New song 'Found and Seen' reflects on their meeting eight years ago at the St. Davids vineyard where Tara Stanclik was working and Michael Saracino was playing guitar
Japanese alumni visit Thorold to pay respect to late school founder

Japanese alumni visit Thorold to pay respect to late school founder

In 1884, Thorold native Martha Cartmell founded elite Christian girls' school Tōyō Eiwa Jogakuin in Tokyo, Japan; 'When you go to Japan, everyone knows Tōyō Eiwa'
New heights the goal for Pelham teen climber

New heights the goal for Pelham teen climber

Riley Doherty headed to Montreal for national youth championships
Poll: Most wouldn't pay for a national-scale H5N1 vaccination

Poll: Most wouldn't pay for a national-scale H5N1 vaccination

Should the feds write a big cheque and order enough H5N1 vaccine for the whole country, and get the production lines moving now? In an online poll this week and last, most of you said no
BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

Jurors praised their book as offering a "down to earth" analysis of a vital topic that explores both the scientific and governance aspects of space law
High school coaches to teach boys about gender-based violence

High school coaches to teach boys about gender-based violence

The Ontario government will spend nearly $875,000 to train high school coaches to teach young male athletes about youth dating- and gender-based violence, consent and healthy relationships
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

BEYOND LOCAL: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

The reported deal would have Toronto's WNBA team start playing in May 2026
Seven charged in drug and firearm investigation

Seven charged in drug and firearm investigation

While searching a Welland residence, police say detectives seized 68.6 grams of suspected fentanyl, 23.5 grams of suspected cocaine and $270 in Canadian currency
Tobacco takes centre stage at workshop in Indigenous Unity Garden

Tobacco takes centre stage at workshop in Indigenous Unity Garden

A series of Medicine Wheel Teachings workshops are being held at the garden in Mel Swart Park this summer; 'The Creator gave all living kin instructions and gifts'