Skip to content

Local News

After its 12th six-month stay, is the suit against tobacco companies going anywhere?

After its 12th six-month stay, is the suit against tobacco companies going anywhere?

Ontario is seeking $330 billion to cover the cost of tobacco-related health care in the past, and anticipated in the future
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

BEYOND LOCAL: Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

The declaration rests on recent scientific studies that show garter snakes can recognize their own scent, crows can report what they see, octopi can avoid pain and fruit flies can sleep — and they sleep best when they're with other fruit flies
Federal government invests over $6M in Thorold Historical Museum

Federal government invests over $6M in Thorold Historical Museum

Fire Station 1 on Towpath St. is being transformed into the Thorold Museum and Cultural Centre; 'There’s a lot work that has been done to get us to this point'
Habitat for Humanity Niagara adding four more homes in Thorold South

Habitat for Humanity Niagara adding four more homes in Thorold South

The four-unit townhouse is being donated by Centennial Homes and their sub-trades; 'From the bottom of our hearts we are so thankful'
Bestselling author Kai Thomas visits for One Book, One Niagara

Bestselling author Kai Thomas visits for One Book, One Niagara

Annual book club event sponsored by 13 library systems brings readers from across the region to discuss the same book with its author
Port Colborne woman wins $88,650 Catch the Ace jackpot

Port Colborne woman wins $88,650 Catch the Ace jackpot

Fundraising events and lotteries vital to providing hospice palliative care to the Niagara
Local softball player represents Canada at Caribbean tournament

Local softball player represents Canada at Caribbean tournament

Member of the NOTL Pickleball Club is a long-time softball player just back from winning a silver medal with Team Canada at a tournament in the Caribbean island country Curaçao
Niagara Labour Council calls for 'safe work now' on Day of Mourning

Niagara Labour Council calls for 'safe work now' on Day of Mourning

'Too many workers are still getting injured, falling ill or dying as a result of their job,' head of labour group says
Federal, Ontario governments unveil Honda's $15B mega-investment in province

Federal, Ontario governments unveil Honda's $15B mega-investment in province

The Ontario government is also close to an agreement with a First Nation to enable 'the first 80 kilometres' of road to the Ring of Fire to be built, Premier Ford said