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BEYOND LOCAL: Birth of nine calves sparks hope for endangered whales

BEYOND LOCAL: Birth of nine calves sparks hope for endangered whales

Ship strikes and fishing gear entanglements were the leading cause of death and serious injury for right whales between 2017 and 2022
OPP working to determine whether to investigate Greenbelt development plan

OPP working to determine whether to investigate Greenbelt development plan

Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government has proposed removing land from 15 different areas of the Greenbelt so 50,000 homes can be built, while adding acres elsewhere
Local rabbit rescue looking for foster parents

Local rabbit rescue looking for foster parents

Due to an abundance of abandoned pet rabbits, Pumpkin Acres Rabbit Rescue is in desperate need of foster homes; 'We just don’t have anywhere to put them'
City Hall announces winner of Holiday Colouring Contest

City Hall announces winner of Holiday Colouring Contest

When asked what the holidays mean to her, six-year-old winner Brooklyn Yungblut says: 'Lots of happiness and love, and spending time with my family'
Welland building owner fined $20K for fire code offences

Welland building owner fined $20K for fire code offences

Inspections of Maple Avenue property began in January 2021
Police associations to examine issues behind officer killings

Police associations to examine issues behind officer killings

Some of Canada's largest police associations say they are banding together to identify the root causes behind the killings of five police officers in the past four months
Woody biomass from Thorold could fuel Northern industries

Woody biomass from Thorold could fuel Northern industries

CHAR Technologies scopes out the northeast for fibre to make natural gas and carbon
Ontario elementary teacher arrested for child luring

Ontario elementary teacher arrested for child luring

44-year-old Ancaster man faces numerous child pornography-related charges
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Guenther scores in OT, Canada beats Czechia for gold

Guenther scores in OT, Canada beats Czechia for gold

Team Canada recovered from giving up two quick goals in the third period by Czechia that forced overtime