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Pot may be legal in Canada, but you still can't bring it in from the U.S

Pot may be legal in Canada, but you still can't bring it in from the U.S

If you are carrying cannabis upon entering Canada, it must be declared to the border agency
Investigation leads to sexual assault charge for St. Catharines man

Investigation leads to sexual assault charge for St. Catharines man

Investigators believe that there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward
'Socks for Change' dives in feet first to end poverty

'Socks for Change' dives in feet first to end poverty

Sam Baio, a devoted local philanthropist and the founder/CEO of West49 and the Boathouse clothing stores, kick-started the Socks for Change program to help poverty-stricken people in Niagara
Brock U Business students take home a haul of medals from provincial competition

Brock U Business students take home a haul of medals from provincial competition

The competition puts students’ analytical and communication skills to the test in several business categories that mimic real-life situations they will face in the workplace
Peewee Select team coming off a great season

Peewee Select team coming off a great season

Peewees looking forward to Winterfest
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Mix of sun and cloud and windy with temperatures steady near -1C with a windchill near -10C today
Niagara Regional Police officer faces sexual assault charges

Niagara Regional Police officer faces sexual assault charges

The officer is being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Thursday, He was in administrative leave at the time of the alleged offences
How to deal with chronic frustration

How to deal with chronic frustration

In this Health and Wellness column, Cheryl Gordon shares, it’s not hard work that’ll kill ya. It’s not the odd bit ‘o whisky or a bite of fish ‘n chips at the pub. It’s stress.
The key to a safe ice fishing season

The key to a safe ice fishing season

Put safety first, and remember to carry proper licensing
Religion: New beginnings

Religion: New beginnings

In this week's religion column, Garry Ford was  looking out at a winter wonderland.