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THE BIG READ: ‘Drag Queen Storytime’ has sparked a new chapter of hate in Ontario

THE BIG READ: ‘Drag Queen Storytime’ has sparked a new chapter of hate in Ontario

Once obsessed with fighting COVID mandates, far-right groups have settled on a new target: drag performers who read books to children at public events. What's really fuelling all the angry protests?
BEYOND LOCAL: Dog arrives home after 150 mile Alaskan sea-ice odyssey

BEYOND LOCAL: Dog arrives home after 150 mile Alaskan sea-ice odyssey

Except for a swollen leg, with large bite marks from an unidentified animal, Nanuq was in pretty good health
Brock project aims to remember historic Black community in NOTL

Brock project aims to remember historic Black community in NOTL

'Just as other historic moments and communities have been marked by statues, cenotaph and clock towers, the African diasporic community needs to be represented in the landscape'
Niagara Kings Hockey Club celebrates 40 years

Niagara Kings Hockey Club celebrates 40 years

Back in 1983, a group of 20 year olds, led by Bruno Skubel, decided to put a competitive hockey club together with players that had graduated through the Niagara- on-the-Lake Minor Hockey system.
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: Canada, U.S. renew women's hockey rivalry, but times have changed with PWHPA

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada, U.S. renew women's hockey rivalry, but times have changed with PWHPA

The PWHPA, which has a stated goal of starting a professional league next season, has a number of the game's best under its umbrella, including Poulin, Nurse and Knight
21-year-old charged after robbery at store in Port Colborne

21-year-old charged after robbery at store in Port Colborne

Police say the suspect fled the scene and was eventually arrested after being spotted in a vehicle in Welland
Earth Week in Niagara: Get rid of harmful batteries

Earth Week in Niagara: Get rid of harmful batteries

Region's recycling program is available at all four Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Depots.
Under-11 Wolves come home with OMHA silver

Under-11 Wolves come home with OMHA silver

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Wolves Under-11 hockey team staked their claim last week in Barrie as one of the top two Tier One teams in the province. The silver medallists drove home to NOTL with an Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Finalists banner
Indigenous female role models inspire young women

Indigenous female role models inspire young women

Five Indigenous female athletes, all successful leaders in their chosen sports, are gathering together to inspire others this Saturday, April 15, at a fundraiser in Niagara Falls. It’s the third annual Blockers & Attackers: Indigenous Women in Sports Leadership conference