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Grimsby Downtown BIA moving toward financial autonomy

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Grimsby Downtown BIA moving toward financial autonomy

4 hrs ago
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Grimsby council votes 7-2 in support of recommendations to enable independence.

Port Colborne to mark 15 years as Fair Trade municipality

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Port Colborne to mark 15 years as Fair Trade municipality

7 hrs ago
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Tickets on sale now to Pride Niagara's 2024 UNITY Awards

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Tickets on sale now to Pride Niagara’s 2024 UNITY Awards

12 hrs ago
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OUR NIAGARA: Sunrise over the canal in Port Colborne

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OUR NIAGARA: Sunrise over the canal in Port Colborne

12 hrs ago
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Popular Niagara Falls tourist destination will be site of police training

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Popular Niagara Falls tourist destination will be site of police training

6 hrs ago
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Police seize replica guns, brass knuckles, suspected fentanyl during search of Harriman Street apartment in Niagara Falls: NRP

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Police seize replica guns, brass knuckles, suspected fentanyl during search of Harriman Street apartment in Niagara Falls: NRP

4 hrs ago
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7 locals charged with impaired driving by Niagara police in a week

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7 locals charged with impaired driving by Niagara police in a week

7 hrs ago
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Motorcycle driver in life-threatening condition following Smithville crash

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Motorcycle driver in life-threatening condition following Smithville crash

7 hrs ago
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New CEO appointed to lead Hotel Dieu Shaver

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New CEO appointed to lead Hotel Dieu Shaver

May 7, 2024
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Welland food retailer closed temporarily following health inspection in past week

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Welland food retailer closed temporarily following health inspection in past week

May 7, 2024
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Police search home following standoff in Welland — here’s what they say they found

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Police search home following standoff in Welland — here’s what they say they found

May 7, 2024
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Toronto Star bestsellers for May 8, 2024

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Toronto Star bestsellers for May 8, 2024

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Colm Tóibín never planned a sequel to 'Brooklyn.' Then the opening scene of 'Long Island' came out of the blue

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Colm Tóibín never planned a sequel to ‘Brooklyn.’ Then the opening scene of ‘Long Island’ came out of the blue

5 hrs ago

A relentlessly honest depiction of motherhood: In her debut novel, theatre artist Erin Brubacher explores the hope and heartbreak of creating a child

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A relentlessly honest depiction of motherhood: In her debut novel, theatre artist Erin Brubacher explores the hope and heartbreak of creating a child

9 hrs ago

Starbucks unveiling several new menu items across Canada May 7 and people already have strong reactions online

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Starbucks unveiling several new menu items across Canada May 7 and people already have strong reactions online

May 7, 2024

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Opinion

TackleShare and fishing education programs return to Niagara Falls Public Library

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TackleShare and fishing education programs return to Niagara Falls Public Library

May 7, 2024

You can get tips on tackle, bait, safety, and optimal fishing spots at the library, writes Becky Dixon.

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Children’s books on nature, dancing, self-confidence and signing!

May 5, 2024

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Tool gift ideas for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

May 4, 2024

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Me and my dog don’t sleep together … very well

May 3, 2024

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Monday’s highway carnage is yet more proof that police chases are never worth the risk

May 2, 2024

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Life

My friend group is in crisis. Some of them make a ton of money. Most of us don't. Is our friendship doomed? Ask Lisi

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My friend group is in crisis. Some of them make a ton of money. Most of us don’t. Is our friendship doomed? Ask Lisi

11 hrs ago

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OUR NIAGARA: Sunrise over the canal in Port Colborne

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OUR NIAGARA: Sunrise over the canal in Port Colborne

12 hrs ago

My boyfriend is rich — like, rich rich. His mother has never worked and she assumes that I'll give up my dental hygienist career when we get married. Do I have to? Ask Lisi

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My boyfriend is rich — like, rich rich. His mother has never worked and she assumes that I’ll give up my dental hygienist career when we get married. Do I have to? Ask Lisi

May 7, 2024

My friend is so cute and sweet, but he's never had a girlfriend. I think I know why — but telling him might break his heart. Should I do it anyway? Ask Lisi

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My friend is so cute and sweet, but he’s never had a girlfriend. I think I know why — but telling him might break his heart. Should I do it anyway? Ask Lisi

May 6, 2024

You suddenly lose your husband, your wife, your child. How can you possibly deal with the grief?

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You suddenly lose your husband, your wife, your child. How can you possibly deal with the grief?

May 4, 2024

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Zendaya, Demi Moore and Lana Del Rey were the 2024 Met Gala best dressed

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Zendaya, Demi Moore and Lana Del Rey were the 2024 Met Gala best dressed

May 7, 2024

Your first look at what Team Canada will wear at the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Your first look at what Team Canada will wear at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Apr 16, 2024

People are asking ‘How old do I look?’ on TikTok. A plastic surgeon walked us through what makes you look older than you are

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People are asking ‘How old do I look?’ on TikTok. A plastic surgeon walked us through what makes you look older than you are

Apr 10, 2024

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These ‘lunch-break facelifts’ are popular at GTA medical spas. But patients are being misled about the procedure — and potentially put at risk

Mar 17, 2024

Real Estate

The shock of higher mortgage payments could be just around the corner

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The shock of higher mortgage payments could be just around the corner

Feb 7, 2024

ICYMI: Real estate showstoppers selling for millions in Ontario in 2023

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ICYMI: Real estate showstoppers selling for millions in Ontario in 2023

Jan 3, 2024

Housing and real estate made headlines in 2023. Here's what to watch for in 2024

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Housing and real estate made headlines in 2023. Here’s what to watch for in 2024

Jan 9, 2024

The worst financial event of 2023

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The worst financial event of 2023

Dec 25, 2023

Autos

Washer fluid level sensor in my truck has failed again. What's going on?

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Washer fluid level sensor in my truck has failed again. What’s going on?

Apr 6, 2024

Fun to drive, dull interior, zany steering. What is up with this Toyota?

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Fun to drive, dull interior, zany steering. What is up with this Toyota?

Apr 6, 2024

Is there such a thing as too much luxury in a truck?

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Is there such a thing as too much luxury in a truck?

Mar 30, 2024

When it comes to moving people and their stuff, minivans rule. But does this one drive well?

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When it comes to moving people and their stuff, minivans rule. But does this one drive well?

Mar 30, 2024