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Niagara Falls YMCA closes permanently

Niagara Falls YMCA closes permanently

Declining membership numbers presented as the reason
471 cases of COVID-19 reported on Monday in Niagara

471 cases of COVID-19 reported on Monday in Niagara

Backlog created larger numbers, says region - Around 50 new cases in Thorold alone since last week
Reminder: Curb your Christmas tree this week

Reminder: Curb your Christmas tree this week

Clean out the last reminder for 2020 and start fresh by chucking your Christmas tree this week. Niagara Region will be collecting garbage between Jan. 11 - 15 on the regular garbage collection schedule. Remember to remove decorations.
BEYOND LOCAL: 2020 was a terrible year for climate disasters, but there are reasons for hope in 2021

BEYOND LOCAL: 2020 was a terrible year for climate disasters, but there are reasons for hope in 2021

Actions taken now and in the next decade, individually and collectively, can make a difference, experts say
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Sending good vibes your way today
COVID-19: Improving building ventilation can help control coronavirus spread during winter months

COVID-19: Improving building ventilation can help control coronavirus spread during winter months

The risk of transmitting COVID-19 is much higher indoors due to proximity to other people and building ventilation systems
Scuba diver dies after getting trapped under ice in Welland

Scuba diver dies after getting trapped under ice in Welland

Members of the Welland Fire Department and EMS were on scene but not able to save to diver
BEYOND LOCAL: What we can learn from hibernating lemurs about cryogenic sleep for human space travel

BEYOND LOCAL: What we can learn from hibernating lemurs about cryogenic sleep for human space travel

Scientists have discovered that the gray mouse lemur has the ability to hibernate
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Celebrate the little things
BEYOND LOCAL: Glass frogs, ghost shrimp and clearwing butterflies use transparency to evade predators

BEYOND LOCAL: Glass frogs, ghost shrimp and clearwing butterflies use transparency to evade predators

A glasswing butterfly’s see-through wings help predators see right through them