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Police report increase in scam targeting local businesses

Police report increase in scam targeting local businesses

The scam consists of 'first time customers' making a purchase with a fraudulent or stolen card, resulting in a charge back on the business
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Silence is golden at Thorold Library (4 photos)

Silence is golden at Thorold Library (4 photos)

A Sak's Fifth Avenue bracelet, Master Cut knives, and other valuable items will go to the highest bidder
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Synchronized skating teams get a jump on the season

Synchronized skating teams get a jump on the season

Skaters from across the region unite
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CANADA: How big pharma can impact the education of med school students

CANADA: How big pharma can impact the education of med school students

Some students are worried drug literature is too prominent in medical studies
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Mental health issues contribute to overcrowding in jails

Mental health issues contribute to overcrowding in jails

Former inmate believes focus on mental health and addictions should be paramount for both provincial and federal governments in dealing with criminal offenders.
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Intel security teams to infiltrate Thorold jail

Intel security teams to infiltrate Thorold jail

Thorold and Toronto East detention centres are cracking down on gang activity, assisted by provincial prison security programs
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New security initiative introduced at Niagara Detention Centre

New security initiative introduced at Niagara Detention Centre

Institutional Security Teams will help prevent drug trafficking and detect contraband items
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Free summer movies featured at the library

Free summer movies featured at the library

Final summer screening runs next month
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BEYOND LOCAL: How libraries support learning, culture and community despite a digital age

BEYOND LOCAL: How libraries support learning, culture and community despite a digital age

Reading and books are more important than ever for contemporary society
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Thorold woman wartime heroine

Thorold woman wartime heroine

Thorold's May Grenville was awarded a medal for serving at Verdun
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