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Rainbow benches coming to Lincoln parks

Rainbow benches coming to Lincoln parks

The benches were ordered last year and arrived in time to install in spring of 2021
St. Catharines family can't wait to burst the COVID bubble

St. Catharines family can't wait to burst the COVID bubble

Born on March 17, 2020, Max McBeaudry came into this world on the same day the province went into a state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19: Pandemic exposes how little we know about prison conditions globally

COVID-19: Pandemic exposes how little we know about prison conditions globally

It’s time to let people in to determine whether human rights are being violated behind bars, criminology profs say
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Kindness is always fashionable, and always welcome.
BEYOND LOCAL: Many wildlife species can recover if given a chance, researchers say

BEYOND LOCAL: Many wildlife species can recover if given a chance, researchers say

According to researchers, we don’t fully know how the Earth’s biological diversity is faring, because we have not invested enough in understanding this question
Niagara Region mostly pleased with results of waste collection changes

Niagara Region mostly pleased with results of waste collection changes

Niagara’s garbage collection schedule was changed in October 2020 and the region now reflects upon those changes
St. Catharines' Merritton Lions Club upcoming charity drive

St. Catharines' Merritton Lions Club upcoming charity drive

Those wishing to participate are asked to bring new or gently used spring/summer clothing and shoes, empty cans or bottles of beer or other assorted liquors and non perishable food items from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the Merritton Community Centre tomorrow
Outbreak of COVID-19 at Brock University residences after 'social activities' among students

Outbreak of COVID-19 at Brock University residences after 'social activities' among students

At least 12 positive cases found ahead of vaccination clinic opening at university next week
Police seize over $100,000 worth of suspected drugs in Welland

Police seize over $100,000 worth of suspected drugs in Welland

The seizure came after police initially arrested a Welland man following an investigation. One other person was also arrested as a result and both are facing numerous charges, including drug trafficking
Niagara Catholic says ‘au revoir’ to grades 1-3 French

Niagara Catholic says ‘au revoir’ to grades 1-3 French

Niagara Catholic is one of only a handful of school boards in Ontario that offers core French to primary students