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Moneyball: Blue Jays stadium set for massive $300M overhaul

Moneyball: Blue Jays stadium set for massive $300M overhaul

Team president Mark Shapiro announced Thursday that the Toronto Blue Jays will be making major renovations to their downtown ballpark
Local restaurants and bars face new financial hurdles

Local restaurants and bars face new financial hurdles

After barely surviving the pandemic, local restaurants and bars are struggling to contend with inflation; 'We have to constantly change the price of the menu'
Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors unaware of lawsuit linked to mayor’s husband

Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors unaware of lawsuit linked to mayor’s husband

Couple suing town for $100,000 after they were refused a bed and breakfast licence due to anonymous complaint from neighbour—who turned out to be mayor's husband
Jackfish slug their way back into the win column

Jackfish slug their way back into the win column

After Wednesday night's victory, Welland leads London by 1.5 games in the Intercounty Baseball League
CANADA: Bishops want new statement on Doctrine of Discovery

CANADA: Bishops want new statement on Doctrine of Discovery

Countries, including Canada, have used the doctrine to justify colonizing lands considered to be uninhabited, but were in fact home to Indigenous Peoples
Thorold Public Library reconnects with local community

Thorold Public Library reconnects with local community

Now that pandemic restrictions are over, the Thorold Public Library is trying to reconnect with the local community through its various programs; 'We’re so happy to be back'
Police taser suspect who punched, threatened officer

Police taser suspect who punched, threatened officer

Altercation occurred after police were called to a group living facility, where a female staff member was grabbed and spat on by a male resident
Police seize sawed-off shotgun from man's garage

Police seize sawed-off shotgun from man's garage

Port Colborne man, 51, faces multiple charges, including unauthorized possession and careless storage of a prohibited firearm
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Hockey Canada has paid $7.6M in sex abuse settlements

Hockey Canada has paid $7.6M in sex abuse settlements

Hockey Canada says it has paid out $7.6 million in nine settlements related to sexual assault and sexual abuse claims since 1989, with $6.8 million of that related to serial abuser Graham James