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Adopt me: Bear is a lovely boy

Adopt me: Bear is a lovely boy

This Husky/German Shepherd mix will need adopters who will work on his manners to give him an outlet for his energy so he can thrive
Canadian Cancer Society monthly challenges get people moving

Canadian Cancer Society monthly challenges get people moving

Swimming, dog walking and rowing are the featured activities in August
Long-sought law for safer portable soccer goalposts nears closer to passing

Long-sought law for safer portable soccer goalposts nears closer to passing

A PC MPP has shepherded a fourth attempt at passing a law for safer portable soccer goalposts, inspired by the tragic death of a 15-year-old, to its furthest point yet
Stay within aspartame limits, Canadian Cancer Society says in wake of WHO findings

Stay within aspartame limits, Canadian Cancer Society says in wake of WHO findings

TORONTO — The Canadian Cancer Society is recommending that people stay within existing daily limits of aspartame consumption and encouraging more studies on the artificial sweetener after the World Health Organization deemed it "possibly carcinogenic
BEYOND LOCAL: Caster Semenya win highlights need for change in athletics

BEYOND LOCAL: Caster Semenya win highlights need for change in athletics

The European Court of Human Rights decided that Semenya was discriminated against by sport rules that forced her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels to compete
Chloe Cooley celebrated at Voices of Freedom Park

Chloe Cooley celebrated at Voices of Freedom Park

At the Voices of Freedom Park Sunday, an event was held to remember Chloe Cooley and the 230th anniversary of the passing of the Act to Limit Slavery. The legislation limited the opportunity for others to bring enslaved people into Upper Canada.
Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Aspartame a hazard just like any other, says U of G expert

BEYOND LOCAL: Aspartame a hazard just like any other, says U of G expert

Professor David Ma says the average-size person would have to drink more than 20 cans of diet pops a day for aspartame to be a risk
Busy Niagara Falls RIDE check sees driver have licence suspended

Busy Niagara Falls RIDE check sees driver have licence suspended

A different driver was charged with failing to comply with demand
Shaw presents Mother, Daughter in outdoor Spiegeltent

Shaw presents Mother, Daughter in outdoor Spiegeltent

Mother, Daughter at the Shaw Festival is a look at a difficult family relationship.