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COVID-19: The challenges of being a gig worker during the pandemic

COVID-19: The challenges of being a gig worker during the pandemic

Gig workers’ day-to-day lives are fundamentally different from people with traditional employment in organizations who enjoy more predictable wages, supportive managers and steady relationships
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

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Body recovered from Lake Ontario near Welland Canal

Body recovered from Lake Ontario near Welland Canal

Body was located by a boater who called police
ONTARIO: How teachers and communities can recognize and challenge Islamaphobia in schools

ONTARIO: How teachers and communities can recognize and challenge Islamaphobia in schools

Islamophobia shows itself not only in obvious hate acts, but in seemingly innocuous attitudes and assumptions
Approximately $300K in gold, silver stolen from residence in St. Catharines

Approximately $300K in gold, silver stolen from residence in St. Catharines

The incident occurred sometime between 1-3:30 p.m. on July 16; investigation is ongoing
Vaccine pop-up clinic in St Catharines this weekend open for walk-ins

Vaccine pop-up clinic in St Catharines this weekend open for walk-ins

'This pop up clinic is one of the ways that Public Health is making it even easier to get your COVID-19 vaccine,' St. Catharines Mayor says
VIDEO: Police investigate car on fire in Thorold

VIDEO: Police investigate car on fire in Thorold

No injuries were reported
Niagara Region schools among those piloting at-home COVID-19 testing for students, staff

Niagara Region schools among those piloting at-home COVID-19 testing for students, staff

A memo from the deputy minister of education sent to directors of education says the pilot is scheduled to run from Sept. 7 to Oct. 29 at targeted schools in 13 public health units across the province
Hiker dies despite rescue efforts at Niagara Gorge

Hiker dies despite rescue efforts at Niagara Gorge

Rescue crews responded yesterday after 55-year-old went into medical distress
New business incubator planned by Brock University

New business incubator planned by Brock University

Each of the winning applicants will receive a customized business program and will be set up with mentors