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OPP lays thousands of charges during Operation Safe Driver blitz

OPP lays thousands of charges during Operation Safe Driver blitz

2,927 charges were laid against non-commercial drivers, with 403 offences committed by commercial drivers
BEYOND LOCAL: Improving cybersecurity means understanding how cyberattacks affect both governments and civilians

BEYOND LOCAL: Improving cybersecurity means understanding how cyberattacks affect both governments and civilians

Recently, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States — an intelligence alliance knows as the Five Eyes — committed to develop a collective response against the threat of ransomware
Vax certificates may allow faster reopening, help plan for resurgence: science table

Vax certificates may allow faster reopening, help plan for resurgence: science table

Premier Doug Ford has said he won’t introduce a proof-of-vaccination system
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COVID-19: Canadians say vaccination proof must be required of all travellers, poll says

COVID-19: Canadians say vaccination proof must be required of all travellers, poll says

The survey found that 66 per cent of respondents say people should be fully vaccinated to be allowed to cross the border, while 16 per cent say providing a recent negative test is enough and 14 per cent say border crossing should be limited only to essential travel
Newest NOTL distillery aims to reduce fruit waste

Newest NOTL distillery aims to reduce fruit waste

The new operation aims to reduce waste from fruit farms by producing its spirits using ripened fruits that can’t be sold – with a strong focus on everything local
Police investigating theft of a purse that included an urn in St. Catharines

Police investigating theft of a purse that included an urn in St. Catharines

The theft happened on July 3
City is looking into installing a Pride crosswalk in Thorold

City is looking into installing a Pride crosswalk in Thorold

Local realtor says initiative would be a great welcome to visitors, and add colour to the newly renovated downtown
One arrested after vehicle hits multiple cars in Port Colborne

One arrested after vehicle hits multiple cars in Port Colborne

Police say the driver exited his vehicle and fled on foot after striking three vehicles
Small businesses in Niagara can get free rapid test kits for staff to detect outbreaks in the workplace

Small businesses in Niagara can get free rapid test kits for staff to detect outbreaks in the workplace

The tests will be distributed from Thorold as Stage 3 reopening carries on