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'We are begging': Durham residents call on province to stop closure of rural hospital's in-patient beds

'We are begging': Durham residents call on province to stop closure of rural hospital's in-patient beds

The province is working closely with the hospital in its decision to move its in-patient beds, a spokesperson says
ICYMI: Our weekly columns all in one place

ICYMI: Our weekly columns all in one place

This week, Owen Bjorgan takes Mom camping for Mother's Day; Donald Combe takes in a Hugh Grant movie; Ben Foster is out there exploring Niagara-on-the-Lake again; David Gilchrist takes us under the sea and Rick Mills says there's a reason behind the saying "it goes without saying."
Residents ask town to have integrity commissioner look into head librarian's termination

Residents ask town to have integrity commissioner look into head librarian's termination

A delegate who spoke to local politicians and staff at town hall this week called for library neutrality in book selections, even if they are 'offensive.'
St. Davids walk-to-school day good for students and community

St. Davids walk-to-school day good for students and community

About 200 students, parents and school staff gathered in Sparky's Park before heading off to walk together to St. Davids Public School Wednesday morning.
Council Briefs: Backyard pool bylaw, heritage designation and infrastructure investments

Council Briefs: Backyard pool bylaw, heritage designation and infrastructure investments

Reports say town needs to update pool bylaw to make them safer, put more money into infrastructure repairs, and also asks the province to delay heritage designation deadline.
Local students excel at Skills Ontario Competition

Local students excel at Skills Ontario Competition

Students not only compete against some of the top students in their field from across the province, they also have the opportunity to network with educators, professionals and potential employers

Carrie Plaskett is a triple-threat community volunteer

Soccer Club, Wolves Minor Hockey and Crossroads Public School all benefit from the nurse's love of sports and giving back to her community
Niagara Police launching Citizen Police Academy

Niagara Police launching Citizen Police Academy

The Citizen Police Academy will look to give residents an insight to policing through interactive sessions and firsthand experience
Mimosa Week for Red Roof Retreat returns to Sunset Grill

Mimosa Week for Red Roof Retreat returns to Sunset Grill

Mimosa Week is back at Sunset Grill in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Bravo Niagara! Festival getting set for world premier of Kimiko's Pearl

Bravo Niagara! Festival getting set for world premier of Kimiko's Pearl

Original ballet, told through the eyes of a 15- year-old Toronto girl, was inspired by a trunk in the Canadian War Museum built by Christine Mori’s grandfather Shizuo Ayukawa in the New Denver Internment Camp of B.C.