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Five Niagara beaches unsafe to swim after Public Health finds algae, e-coli bacteria

Five Niagara beaches unsafe to swim after Public Health finds algae, e-coli bacteria

Bacteria could make people sick with nausea and vomiting
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Carriage horses rescued from slaughterhouses, supporters say

Carriage horses rescued from slaughterhouses, supporters say

A petition supporting horse-drawn carriages has garnered more than 2,800 signatures since it was launched on July 6 with international support coming from England and Ireland.
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Gales Gas Bar on Collier Road robbed early Monday morning

Gales Gas Bar on Collier Road robbed early Monday morning

Police are looking for two suspects who struck in Thorold just after midnight
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COVID-19: 3 new cases in Niagara today (August 9)

COVID-19: 3 new cases in Niagara today (August 9)

Area hospitals still report no patients who tested positive for the virus
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Free 'Slow Down'-signs available to Thorold residents to combat speeding

Free 'Slow Down'-signs available to Thorold residents to combat speeding

CAA initiative launches after council meeting
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COVID-19: Niagara region businesses eager to welcome American visitors back as border reopens

COVID-19: Niagara region businesses eager to welcome American visitors back as border reopens

'After 17 long months, we are very pleased to welcome U.S. visitors back to Niagara Falls Canada,' says Janice Thomson, head of Niagara Falls Tourism
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COVID-19: Despite Delta, Canada welcomes back fully vaxxed U.S. citizens

COVID-19: Despite Delta, Canada welcomes back fully vaxxed U.S. citizens

Visitors are required to show proof of a negative molecular test for COVID-19 that's no more than 72 hours old and to use the ArriveCAN app or online web portal to upload their vaccination details
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St. Catharines man charged with numerous sex offences against a child

St. Catharines man charged with numerous sex offences against a child

Charges include sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and making child pornography
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CANADA: Canadians want a wealth tax and are willing to vote for it

CANADA: Canadians want a wealth tax and are willing to vote for it

Most Canadians — including just over 50 per cent of Liberal supporters — indicated they don’t think the Trudeau government has done enough to reduce income and wealth inequality and to ensure everyone pays their fair share of taxes
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Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Don't forget to smile today!
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