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Thousands turn out for Virgil's famous tractor parade

Thousands turn out for Virgil's famous tractor parade

A little rain wasn’t going to stop the parade — or the thousands of spectators who lined the streets, umbrellas in hand — cheering on members of the farming community
Developer slams city after winning case at land tribunal

Developer slams city after winning case at land tribunal

Developer says 'entire process was a waste of taxpayers' money' and that the people of Thorold should 'start demanding professionalism from our City Council'
'Hallowed space': Divers pull 275 artifacts from Franklin ship

'Hallowed space': Divers pull 275 artifacts from Franklin ship

Eleven metres below the surface of the Northwest Passage, deep within the wreck of one of Capt. John Franklin's doomed ships, something caught the eye of diver Ryan Harris
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada-made radar satellite component to be used in global surface water survey

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada-made radar satellite component to be used in global surface water survey

Canadian-made component of NASA's radar will generate microwave pulses used to gather precise water measurements and surface information
Niagara College's Teaching Winery golden at international event

Niagara College's Teaching Winery golden at international event

NC Teaching Winery’s Dean's List Savant Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2019 recently was awarded gold at the 2022 Global Fine Wine Challenge
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
CANADA: What's on the horizon for Canadian space exploration

CANADA: What's on the horizon for Canadian space exploration

Even as Canadian space experts wax poetic about the current landscape, they're waiting to see if an influx in federal investment will continue despite domestic economic pressures
Former Hayes Dana plant workers help out local community

Former Hayes Dana plant workers help out local community

The Hayes Dana Retiree Committee recently donated 600 pounds of food and clothing to Community Care Thorold; 'They are still doing a good job of helping the community out'
Grocery shoplifting on the rise amid inflation, industry insiders say

Grocery shoplifting on the rise amid inflation, industry insiders say

Shoplifting has surged to an alarming level across the country, with inflation and labour shortages cited as major factors behind the increase
GALLERY: A peek inside the restoration of Beaverdams Church

GALLERY: A peek inside the restoration of Beaverdams Church

Last weekend, the Friends of the Beaverdams Church held its annual holiday food drive for Community Care — offering a public glimpse of the ongoing restoration efforts