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Niagara Region Economic Development launches Ambassador Program

Niagara Region Economic Development launches Ambassador Program

Niagara Economic Development wants local business and community partners to help spread the word about the region’s economic vitality, and promote Niagara as a desirable place to invest.
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada needs to do better by women in politics

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada needs to do better by women in politics

Violence against women is one of many barriers for women in politics, business
Niagara Angels move offices to Thorold

Niagara Angels move offices to Thorold

The Niagara Angel Network (NAN) and Venture Niagara today announced a shared location that improves access to capital for Niagara’s early stage companies.
Federal offender known to frequent the Niagara area

Federal offender known to frequent the Niagara area

Billy Shea is serving a five-year, one-month and seven-day sentence for multiple counts of robbery and motor vehicle theft
Assault suspect arrested and charged

Assault suspect arrested and charged

A 27-year-old St. Catharines man faced an assault charge after an incident in March
Community Care provides help for homeless

Community Care provides help for homeless

Thorold has seen an increase in homeless people in recent years.
Immunization coverage in Niagara meets or surpasses provincial averages

Immunization coverage in Niagara meets or surpasses provincial averages

Public Health shows Niagara has high participation rate in student vaccinations
Confusion in the Cobbler's Shop

Confusion in the Cobbler's Shop

In this week's religion column Terence Schilstra looks back at the origin of the Nicene Creed
BEYOND LOCAL: The dangers of synchronizing food production

BEYOND LOCAL: The dangers of synchronizing food production

Global synchronization of food production negatively impacts food security, says research associate
Trivia fundraiser provides windfall for Humane Society

Trivia fundraiser provides windfall for Humane Society