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Axing the carbon tax would reduce the price of gas a lot: analyst

Axing the carbon tax would reduce the price of gas a lot: analyst

Dan McTeague isn’t saying electing a Conservative government would bring the dollar to par, but it could knock 10 to 15 points off the U.S. dollar in favour of Canada
Stiles promises to build and open Grimsby GO station

Stiles promises to build and open Grimsby GO station

Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP announced that as Premier, she will commit to opening the Grimsby GO station so Niagara Region can finally have good, reliable transit
COLUMN: Intrusive thoughts about Niagara Falls

COLUMN: Intrusive thoughts about Niagara Falls

Columnist Owen Bjorgan presents some self-described 'odd' musings about how many of nature's creatures make and survive a plunge over mighty Niagara Falls
BEYOND LOCAL: Northern Ontarian recognized for 70-plus years of keeping fire hydrant cleared

BEYOND LOCAL: Northern Ontarian recognized for 70-plus years of keeping fire hydrant cleared

If a fire hydrant is not cleared of snow, it can cause firefighters to lose valuable minutes when fighting a fire, says the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services
TRILLIUM TALK: Meet Doug Ford, aka 'Captain Canada'

TRILLIUM TALK: Meet Doug Ford, aka 'Captain Canada'

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Good morning, Thorold! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Thorold! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
There's a new carriage business in NOTL

There's a new carriage business in NOTL

There are four spots for horse-drawn Sentineal Carriages on King Street, and one for Ronda Cave of Vineyard To Village Horse and Carriage Co.
Region's speed cameras on the move starting Monday

Region's speed cameras on the move starting Monday

The region's speed reduction program began in fall 2023
St. Catharines furniture store celebrates 110 years in business

St. Catharines furniture store celebrates 110 years in business

The firm was founded in 1914 by Joseph Critelli and his young son Thomas, at the corner of Ormond and Albert Streets in Thorold
POV: You've made a New Year's resolution, now how do you keep going?

POV: You've made a New Year's resolution, now how do you keep going?

Studies show that only 13 per cent of New Year's resolutions make it to the four-month mark or beyond. What can you do to make yours stick?