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CANADA: Women's soccer teams to wear purple wristbands during international window

CANADA: Women's soccer teams to wear purple wristbands during international window

FIFPro, the union representing professional footballers, notes that the Canadian women started the trend and says women's national team players will wear the purple wristbands "in a show of collective solidarity and desire for positive change."
Hot Tub League wraps up another season

Hot Tub League wraps up another season

The mood was convivial throughout both final games in the over-50 Hot Tub Hockey League last Wednesday night in Virgil as the Leafs beat the Wings 6-3 to take the Mike Moore Memorial Cup.
Lailey Winery wins coveted gold at international competition

Lailey Winery wins coveted gold at international competition

Every spring I head out to wine country to taste the new releases and find out what programs the wineries will be offering for the high season. April is the best time to avoid crowds and really get the full attention of staff
Lavender farm moving and expanding

Lavender farm moving and expanding

Queen Street in the heritage district is far more aromatic these days. Nestled between Beau Chapeau and Just Christmas, neobLavender has opened its doors for the first time downtown.
Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Millennials are drowning in CERB debt

VIDEO: Millennials are drowning in CERB debt

Canadians between the ages of 26 and 41 accounted for nearly half of all personal insolvencies filed last year — and for many, CERB debt was the 'final straw'
BEYOND LOCAL: Why major players dominate Canada's business landscape

BEYOND LOCAL: Why major players dominate Canada's business landscape

Runaway food prices. A massive day-long telecom outage that knocked out internet and phone service across the country. Flight delays, cancellations and stranded air travellers.
Niagara’s demographic diversity showcased in forest

Niagara’s demographic diversity showcased in forest

Aside from my local outdoor adventure company, I also work full time for the District School Board of Niagara. The school board job allows me to quietly observe patterns in youth behaviours that seem to correlate with their neighbourhoods.

Heritage planner agrees to some alterations on Randwood Estate

The town’s heritage planner has recommended allowing two properties next to the Randwood Estate to be demolished, while opposing a large bundle of requests to alter or remove other parts of the historic property.
Regional update on Upper Canada Lodge closure

Regional update on Upper Canada Lodge closure

Long-term care home Upper Canada Lodge is currently in the final steps of helping its residents relocate, with closure currently on track for 2024, according to a recent update from the town’s regional councillor. is is part of the shifting landscape