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Fonthill Lions serve breakfast with a side of Santa

Fonthill Lions serve breakfast with a side of Santa

Over 165 breakfasts were served to drive-thru customers by members of the Fonthill Lions and Lioness
Thorold Grade 5 student asked for food donations instead of birthday gifts - and a whole parade showed up

Thorold Grade 5 student asked for food donations instead of birthday gifts - and a whole parade showed up

"Mikey is caring and wanted to help those less fortunate," grandparents say
CANADA: Experts say solitary confinement by any other name is still torture

CANADA: Experts say solitary confinement by any other name is still torture

Isolating prisoners in cells with no contact and little activity over a sustained period of time amounts to torture, PhD candidates say
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Keep smiling
COVID-19: University admissions tests like the SAT are under scrutiny

COVID-19: University admissions tests like the SAT are under scrutiny

Many people are wondering if COVID-19 could spell the end of university admission testing
CANADA: Why the 'extreme intoxication' defence is dangerous for women

CANADA: Why the 'extreme intoxication' defence is dangerous for women

The extreme intoxication defence is often successful when used, usually in cases involving male violence against women
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Stop and smell the roses
BEYOND LOCAL: Know the signs developmental language disorder

BEYOND LOCAL: Know the signs developmental language disorder

Developmental language disorder may be missed as it often doesn’t appear foremost as a language impairment
House fire in Welland leaves one in critical condition

House fire in Welland leaves one in critical condition

Two others escaped the fire, which is currently under investigation
BEYOND LOCAL: Ways you can reduce your baby’s pain during medical procedures

BEYOND LOCAL: Ways you can reduce your baby’s pain during medical procedures

Parents can provide effective comfort and pain management for their infants