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CANADA: Top court says condoms can be condition of consent in sex assault

CANADA: Top court says condoms can be condition of consent in sex assault

If a complainant's partner ignores the condition that a condom be used, the intercourse is non-consensual and the complainant's autonomy and equal sexual agency have been violated, Supreme Court rules
Gas Station employee threatened with knife during robbery

Gas Station employee threatened with knife during robbery

Incident happened at a Petro Canada gas station in Thorold on Thursday evening
City to look into speeding issues on Ormond Street North

City to look into speeding issues on Ormond Street North

City promises to look into speeding issues on Ormond St N after concerned residents speak out; 'This is now the fourth incident that I have been told of personally and it almost killed my best friend’s mom and grandkids'
Thorold siblings to hold lemonade stand fundraiser this weekend

Thorold siblings to hold lemonade stand fundraiser this weekend

After raising over $1,000 last year, Casey and Izzy Konert will once again be selling lemonade and baked goods to support Ronald McDonald House Charities; 'This is something they put their hearts into'
Wanted federal offender known to frequent Niagara Falls

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Niagara Falls

51-year-old is in breach of day parole
Jackfish lose to Guelph, still in first place

Jackfish lose to Guelph, still in first place

Welland slips to 23-8 after a 7-4 loss to Guelph
Hiring more nurses not enough to fix ER overcrowding: Brock prof

Hiring more nurses not enough to fix ER overcrowding: Brock prof

"There’s a narrative of ‘increase the workforce’ without addressing the underlying issues that pre-existed the pandemic," says Brock University assistant professor of nursing
Niagara woman raises more than $90K for Ukrainian relief

Niagara woman raises more than $90K for Ukrainian relief

Cycling fundraiser was a huge success; 'Sometimes we doubt if our actions are making an impact'
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
St. Catharines woman catches the ace, wins $476K

St. Catharines woman catches the ace, wins $476K

After 46 weeks, the Ace of Spades was pulled and a St. Catharines woman won the highest Hospice Niagara Catch the Ace jackpot