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Pat Darte and Jane Neaves are collecting toys to distribute to the McMaster Children’s Hospital cancer ward at Christmas. Jane Neaves is hoping to wrap up a difficult year in a positive direction.

Graham Bettes, who seldom goes out without Maverick, helps train the fire department’s peer support team. He is a member of the Glendale station.

Ted van der Zalm serves food to 2,100 people a day in the mountains of Guatemala, with help from local women.

Michele and Tony Hendriks are considering the changes and updates in the store as a new chapter in a story that has been good to them and their family.

Robert Reese heading to a boat he is going to pilot in Port Weller, with a small cruise ship in the background that tours the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes. (Photos supplied) The Welland Canal will remain open until noon on Friday, Jan.

Joan King is best-known for her organization of the annual Terry Fox Run, but at this time of year is focusing on filling stockings for seniors at long-term care homes.

Newark Neighbours has outgrown its John Street barn, where both the thrift shop and tiny food bank area are always crowded, and even more so leading up to holidays.

Darren Werner The Niagara Regional Police continue to search for missing 58-year-old Darren Werner, a Townline Road resident who was last seen around 9 a.m. Sept. 16, in the area of his home.

Amanda Thackray discusses the floor plan with Jeremy Clarke of Simple Life Homes. (Penny Coles) When Amanda Thackray and her husband purchased a home on Niagara Street, they intended to renovate the old farm house on the property and live there.

Erin Longo and Makaylah McNulty enjoy an outdoor fall tasting experience at Konzelmann Estate Winery.