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COLUMN: No rapid tests at the Library – But here's what they can help with

COLUMN: No rapid tests at the Library – But here's what they can help with

Librarian Rebecca Lazarenko sets the record straight on how TPL can make the recent shutdowns more tolerable
Seed library returning to Thorold Public Library in February

Seed library returning to Thorold Public Library in February

Last year’s most popular seed was parsley
Approximately 476 people in Ontario ICUs because of COVID

Approximately 476 people in Ontario ICUs because of COVID

Testing captures 7,086 new cases, hospitals report approx. 2,238 people hospitalized because of COVID, including ICU patients
Schools closed, buses cancelled for Niagara Region due to road conditions

Schools closed, buses cancelled for Niagara Region due to road conditions

The closures apply to both the public and catholic school boards
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Five deaths reported since Friday in Niagara, Public Health says

Five deaths reported since Friday in Niagara, Public Health says

457 residents have died in Niagara after testing positive for COVID-19
COVID-19: Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral treatment

COVID-19: Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral treatment

Paxlovid uses a combination of drugs to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from replicating once it has infected a patient
Testing captures 8,521 new COVID cases in Ontario on Monday

Testing captures 8,521 new COVID cases in Ontario on Monday

8,292 recoveries and 22 deaths since yesterday's report
50 cm snow expected in Thorold by this evening – schools, businesses, services closes

50 cm snow expected in Thorold by this evening – schools, businesses, services closes

Mass vaccination clinics, courts, services closed
BEYOND LOCAL: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

BEYOND LOCAL: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

These emerging technologies are part of the fourth agricultural revolution that aims to improve food security, sustainability and agricultural working conditions