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OPINION: As people continue working from home, the monthly transit pass needs to change to remain worth it

OPINION: As people continue working from home, the monthly transit pass needs to change to remain worth it

Transit agencies are worried it may take years to regain lost use from the COVID-19 pandemic
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Ontario reports 857 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 857 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 756 recoveries and eight new deaths, seven of which were more than a month ago and added to the count based on data cleaning
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Police investigating assault in Niagara Falls

Police investigating assault in Niagara Falls

A 43-year-old man suffered non-life threatening injuries in the incident, which police believe happened between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m. Wednesday
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BEYOND LOCAL: 10 years later after How 50 Shades of Grey changed the landscape of self-publishing

BEYOND LOCAL: 10 years later after How 50 Shades of Grey changed the landscape of self-publishing

Substantial cultural commentary and numerous studies addressed how the ‘infamous’ novel influenced both readers and the publishing industry
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UN asked to censure discrimination against off-reserve, non-status Indigenous People

UN asked to censure discrimination against off-reserve, non-status Indigenous People

The complaint says the current government has adopted a 'distinctions-based approach' to developing policy
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Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Make today amazing
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BEYOND LOCAL: Big tree on your property? Best to check your insurance coverage before it comes down

BEYOND LOCAL: Big tree on your property? Best to check your insurance coverage before it comes down

Given that a fallen tree has the potential to be a dangerous hazard as well as a costly nuisance, certified arborist says it's wise to choose prevention whenever possible.
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Hospice Niagara has good reason to smile

Hospice Niagara has good reason to smile

Tim Hortons Smile Cookies are back Sept. 13 to 19
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Multiple break-ins, resulting in over $35K in goods taken, lead to charges for St. Catharines man

Multiple break-ins, resulting in over $35K in goods taken, lead to charges for St. Catharines man

THe suspect is also facing a drug charge
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Thorold Terry Fox Run back to in-person after virtual year

Thorold Terry Fox Run back to in-person after virtual year

'Cancer is still here, people are fighting and getting diagnosed every single day,' event organizer Cindy Dickson says
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