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Amnesty flag raising and lecture about endangered species recognize Earth Day

Amnesty flag raising and lecture about endangered species recognize Earth Day

Environmentalist Owen Bjorgan will be at the NOTL community centre in the evening of Earth Day to talk about endangered species
BEYOND LOCAL: Strawberries in space: North Vancouver firm wins $380,000 with out-of-this-world menu

BEYOND LOCAL: Strawberries in space: North Vancouver firm wins $380,000 with out-of-this-world menu

A joint statement from the Canadian Space Agency and NASA said the company's CANGrow system has the potential to sustain astronauts during long-duration missions into space, while also addressing food security in isolated communities on Earth
Niagara College launches largest-ever fundraising campaign at annual gala

Niagara College launches largest-ever fundraising campaign at annual gala

The multi-year Together campaign, launched with the announcement of three large gifts, seeks to raise $50 million to support a wide range of projects and initiatives at Niagara College
St. Catharines family cat trapped and dropped in NOTL

St. Catharines family cat trapped and dropped in NOTL

The family is asking NOTL residents to search their properties and anywhere he could hide
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

Years in the making, SPACES is designed to be safe, civil and 100 per cent community-powered. Jeff Elgie, the CEO of Village Media, told us all about the project during a recent appearance on our podcast
BEYOND LOCAL: No inflation here: Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches

BEYOND LOCAL: No inflation here: Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches

Inflation may be driving up the food cost around the country, but patrons generally won’t see those increases at Augusta National
Exchange Brewery supports NPCF with new Gaia brew

Exchange Brewery supports NPCF with new Gaia brew

All proceeds from the sale of Gaia Earth Day beer at the NOTL brewery will support environmental causes in the Niagara region
ICYMI: Thorold lawyer launches new legacy at local firm

ICYMI: Thorold lawyer launches new legacy at local firm

Sandra La Selva has taken over Young McNamara on Albert St., which used to be run by her late mentor Chris Young; 'I have big shoes to fill'
THE BALANCED LIFE: The truth about decluttering

THE BALANCED LIFE: The truth about decluttering

Things they never tell married couples