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Niagara area cancer patient wins $100K lottery prize

Niagara area cancer patient wins $100K lottery prize

Partner bought ticket for Niagara-on-the-Lake retired chef 'in hopes of boosting his morale while going through cancer treatments'
Councillor concerned about impact of budget decision

Councillor concerned about impact of budget decision

Sandra O’Connor feels strongly that climate change is one of the most important challenges we face as a society, and at all levels of government.
Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Scammed by a fake online romance — twice

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Scammed by a fake online romance — twice

This week's podcast: A Barrie grandmother who was duped by an Internet romance scam — and then wrote a book to warn others — is now languishing in a Hong Kong prison after being tricked again
Welland motorcyclist dies in collision in Niagara Falls

Welland motorcyclist dies in collision in Niagara Falls

Driver, 53, died in hospital while 28-year-old female passenger, also from Welland, listed in serious condition after collision with car shortly after 1 p.m.
Use of pools in NOTL increasing

Use of pools in NOTL increasing

A recent letter-writer (The Local, April 12) ‘suspected’ that the pool in the Old Town is underused.
LETTER: NOTL ignoring 'erasure' of Black history

LETTER: NOTL ignoring 'erasure' of Black history

'I'm sure I will not be the only Toronto resident who will decline to spend their tourist dollars in NOTL if this issue is not resolved in a way that respects Ontario's Black heritage,' writes reader Barb Crisp.

Police investigating ‘envelope of cash’

Coun. Gary Burroughs has released a statement about an incident he refers to as “now well-known,” an issue he understands has been a topic of conversation amongst the public, some of it based on fact and some relying on rumours.
Niagara College's BioBlitz offers insights on native species

Niagara College's BioBlitz offers insights on native species

Spend day with NC on Saturday, April 15, and learn about region's plants and animals
Police warn of driveway repair scams as weather improves

Police warn of driveway repair scams as weather improves

There are some ways to avoid potential scams