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Pickleball pros' demonstration adds ‘buzz’ to competition

Pickleball pros' demonstration adds ‘buzz’ to competition

Award-winning pickleball professionals will be playing exhibition matches at the Meridian Credit Union Arena in Virgil today; 'We have some of the biggest names in the sport coming'
Parks committee wants city to sell ad space at sports facilities

Parks committee wants city to sell ad space at sports facilities

'There’s the possibility of further income that can be put directly towards Thorold baseball or Thorold soccer or Thorold hockey,' says committee's chair
Welland Jackfish keep on winning

Welland Jackfish keep on winning

The team used a 10-run first inning to defeat the Brantford Red Sox 22-7 at Welland Stadium
River Lions re-sign 2022 CEBL MVP ahead of home opener

River Lions re-sign 2022 CEBL MVP ahead of home opener

Winless team plays host to Saskatchewan Rattlers Saturday at Meridian Centre
Welland Jackfish claim victory over Guelph Royals

Welland Jackfish claim victory over Guelph Royals

The Jackfish scored three runs in the first inning and rode that momentum all the way to a 9-6 victory. The two teams will meet again in Guelph on Saturday
Thorold Anchors hit it out of the park

Thorold Anchors hit it out of the park

The team won 11-4 against the Welland Pioneers in their first home game of the season at McMillan Park
Thorold Blackhawks decide to leave for Port Colborne

Thorold Blackhawks decide to leave for Port Colborne

The move will come with a new name and logo; 'It’s never an easy decision but we got to look forward and hope for the best'
Local teen golf champion signs on with Niagara University

Local teen golf champion signs on with Niagara University

Thorold teen golf wonder Ben Hebert has accepted a Division 1 golf scholarship at Niagara University; ‘I look forward to the challenge’
River Lions bring 14 players to open training camp next week

River Lions bring 14 players to open training camp next week

The River Lions home opener is June 3 against the Saskatchewan Rattlers
Why the Blackhawks decided to leave Thorold for good

Why the Blackhawks decided to leave Thorold for good

‘The City of Port Colborne was really welcoming and willing to make things easy for us,’ says the team’s owner Scott Barnes