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Library reopens for in-person book-borrowing

Library reopens for in-person book-borrowing

Cathy Simpson couldn’t wait to see the staff and greet the public when the library doors opened for the first time since the start of the last lockdown.

Dividing perennials makes them multiply in your garden

Dividing plants such as Black-eyed Susans, shasta daisies and hostas can keep your garden under control. Here’s one for the math lovers. Gardening is the only activity where you can multiply by dividing. Let me explain.

Conservation area reforestation underway

NPCA forester Dan Drennan guided a Local photographer through the site, pointing out the temporary construction of a bridge using timbers.

Grade 6 student takes second place for French video

Mark Abboud has solved the Rubik’s Cube, and recently took second place at Concours Virtuel, a country-wide competition organized by Canadian Parents for French. His video, entitled Le cube rubik et moi...

Cases decreasing, vaccinations need to increase

This regional graph shows the number of vaccinations administered in Niagara, by first and second dose, and by age.

Jet boat future at town dock uncertain

John Kinney will run jet boats from the Queenston dock this summer, although at a very reduced capacity. He has no plans to return to the town-owned Melville Street dock this season. (Photo supplied) Reopening the border to the U.S.

Memorial helps raise awareness for passers-by

Twelve-year-old friends Leila Ridesic, Eliana McManus and Ruby Elltoft, on the steps of the former hospital steps, now used by Royal Oak Community School.

Some fear roundabout 'a done deal' for St. Davids

The Harber family owns the corner at York Road and Four Mile Creek Road, with the tree the town usually decorates for Christmas.

Putting thoughts on paper ‘cathartic,’ may help others

Jessica Gale Friesen, with her husband Ed Friesen and Eddie, 14, and Camryn, 12, has come a long way from her postpartum days, and has found writing a book about her experiences cathartic.

Work progressing quickly on Glendale interchange

Clearing the way for construction in the area around the Glendale overpass began just a few weeks ago, and a lot of dirt has been added and packed down since.