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150 rescued dogs doing well, humane society says

150 rescued dogs doing well, humane society says

Shocked homeowner says couple were renting Delater St. house
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St Catharines Ribfest gearing up for a busy weekend at the Pen Centre

St Catharines Ribfest gearing up for a busy weekend at the Pen Centre

Charity event set to go ahead with three local Rib trucks ready to grill
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CANADA: Canadian border workers vote in favour of striking as soon as Aug. 6

CANADA: Canadian border workers vote in favour of striking as soon as Aug. 6

Union, employers have been unable to agree on better protections for staff that the union argues would bring them in line with other law enforcement personnel across Canada and address a "toxic" workplace culture
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COVID-19: 4 cases in Niagara today as three remain in the hospital

COVID-19: 4 cases in Niagara today as three remain in the hospital

Full list of upcoming vaccine clinics available here
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River Lions sign 'seasoned vet' Thomas Scrubb

River Lions sign 'seasoned vet' Thomas Scrubb

Scrubb spent five years at Carleton University where he averaged 10.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 104 university games
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BEYOND LOCAL: Outdoor play in shorter, more frequent windows can boost physical activity in early learning settings

BEYOND LOCAL: Outdoor play in shorter, more frequent windows can boost physical activity in early learning settings

A study of children playing outdoors in child care settings found they were most active within the first 10 minutes of outdoor play.
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Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Do something kind today
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Police search for missing Welland man (update: located)

Police search for missing Welland man (update: located)

The 62-year-old was last seen at his residence in the area of Beatrice Street and Devon Street
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BEYOND LOCAL: How to deal with stress and safety in the workplace

BEYOND LOCAL: How to deal with stress and safety in the workplace

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta activated its emergency operations centre in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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White House to maintain travel restrictions as Delta ravages unvaccinated Americans

White House to maintain travel restrictions as Delta ravages unvaccinated Americans

With only about 57 per cent of eligible U.S. residents fully vaccinated, media reports say the Biden administration plans to keep its borders closed for now
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