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Two cases of COVID-19 in Niagara today – Lowest increase in months

Two cases of COVID-19 in Niagara today – Lowest increase in months

Niagara Public Health reports two cases of COVID-19 and 14 recoveries on Tuesday - the lowest daily number in several months. Following the cases noted as recovered, 106 cases were considered active on Tuesday.
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Lincoln County Humane Society opens community fridge for residents in need

Lincoln County Humane Society opens community fridge for residents in need

“Animals and people are fundamentally linked and as the LCHS is a committed organization concerned with all vulnerable members of our community, helping people in need, within our compassionate city, is a natural thing to do,” said LCHS director
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CANADA: Trudeau announces Inuk leader Mary Simon as first Indigenous governor general

CANADA: Trudeau announces Inuk leader Mary Simon as first Indigenous governor general

Longtime advocate for Inuit culture and rights, Simon served as Canada's ambassador to Denmark and the Canadian ambassador for circumpolar affairs
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Victim suffers serious injuries in St. Catharines stabbing incident

Victim suffers serious injuries in St. Catharines stabbing incident

29-year-old charged with aggravated assault
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BEYOND LOCAL: Words matter when talking about COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Words matter when talking about COVID-19

According to a British language consultant, the pandemic has fostered more than 1,000 new words
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Fatal head-on collision under investigation in West Lincoln

Fatal head-on collision under investigation in West Lincoln

26-year-old driver from Welland died following Monday afternoon crash
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Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Do something kind today
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Heat warning in effect: Environment Canada

Heat warning in effect: Environment Canada

A cold front is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms this evening bringing an end to the high heat and humidity, Environment Canada says
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BEYOND LOCAL: What is endometriosis? Patients turn to social media for information and support

BEYOND LOCAL: What is endometriosis? Patients turn to social media for information and support

Endometriosis awareness has skyrocketed over the last decade thanks to social media use, and this brings both new resources and challenges for those living with the disease
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OPP arrests driver on QEW after finding trailer was missing right side tires

OPP arrests driver on QEW after finding trailer was missing right side tires

Police said the driver tested three times above the legal limit
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