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BEYOND LOCAL: To help children learn to read during pandemic, encourage writing messages as part of play

BEYOND LOCAL: To help children learn to read during pandemic, encourage writing messages as part of play

Family members’ involvement in encouraging children’s reading and writing in everyday play and family life can make a difference to children’s literacy achievement
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Police issue reminder about door-to-door scam

Police issue reminder about door-to-door scam

Police issued a number of tips on hiring a home contactor as the nice weather approaches
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Anti-lockdown march planned in St Catharines this Saturday

Anti-lockdown march planned in St Catharines this Saturday

Public Health encourages protesters to practice social distancing to 'keep themselves safe and able to continue their advocacy in good health'
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Thorold council fears more students coming to subdivision as developer applies to make lots bigger

Thorold council fears more students coming to subdivision as developer applies to make lots bigger

Consultants grilled over the future of Confederation Heights
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WATCH : Third wave sees average daily case rate almost double over past two weeks, Ontario health officials say

WATCH: Third wave sees average daily case rate almost double over past two weeks, Ontario health officials say

Event will be streamed live at 3 p.m.
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Think Fearlessly: Pandemic turns Grimsby actor and artist into author

Think Fearlessly: Pandemic turns Grimsby actor and artist into author

Author says his book encourages people not to judge others based on the pigmentation of skin, how they dress, their status or wealth
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114 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday in Niagara

114 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday in Niagara

One new healthcare outbreak reported as variant of concern continues to grow
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Expanded COVID testing coming to Ontario schools after April break

Expanded COVID testing coming to Ontario schools after April break

Ford government has released details of added safety measures for schools to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Family and Children's Services Niagara still providing services throughout state of emergency

Family and Children's Services Niagara still providing services throughout state of emergency

FACS remains available 24/7 to respond to any referrals concerning the care and safety of a child
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OPINION: When it comes to anti-Asian violence, mental health check-ins aren't enough

OPINION: When it comes to anti-Asian violence, mental health check-ins aren't enough

While mental health check-ins are important, there is more we can do, PhD candidate says
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