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Poor air quality may last through the week: Environment Canada

Poor air quality may last through the week: Environment Canada

Fires continue to burn in northern Ontario and Quebec, resulting in poor air quality for much of the province
'We deserve respect': landlord lobby group rallies for easier evictions

'We deserve respect': landlord lobby group rallies for easier evictions

Small landlord org asks province to allow "straightforward" evictions without hearings
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
<b>VIDEO:</b> How many Canadians still smoke? More than you may think

VIDEO: How many Canadians still smoke? More than you may think

In a world first, Health Canada is ushering in new rules that will force cigarette makers to label each and every butt with a blunt warning; Will they actually work?
Teenager sent to hospital following large 'Beach Day' brawl

Teenager sent to hospital following large 'Beach Day' brawl

The first Friday in June has become known as “Beach Day” in Niagara, and Sunset Beach saw crowds estimated at 1,800 people or more
Welland man facing assault charge after altercation

Welland man facing assault charge after altercation

The incident happened on Sunday afternoon
Bound and Determined: the 230-year-old story of Chloe Cooley

Bound and Determined: the 230-year-old story of Chloe Cooley

New Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum exhibit focuses on Black history, Chloe Cooley and the 1793 Act to Limit Slavery; 'There was slavery here in Niagara'
Forest fires in Ontario, Quebec impacting air in Niagara

Forest fires in Ontario, Quebec impacting air in Niagara

Smoke is causing poor air quality, posing risk to people with lung or heart diseases, older adults, children, pregnant people and those who work outdoors
<b>Reader poll:</b> Overwhelming majority oppose building on farmland

Reader poll: Overwhelming majority oppose building on farmland

In an online poll last week, almost 90 per cent of readers said they opposed building more housing if it means paving over farmland
<b>Adopt Me:</b> Dill is a little gentleman

Adopt Me: Dill is a little gentleman

He would do best in a home without young children