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ICYMI: Battle of Beaverdams Park eyed for benefit concert this summer

ICYMI: Battle of Beaverdams Park eyed for benefit concert this summer

Local resident Anthony Venneri wants to put on a benefit concert at the park on Aug. 24 but council is worried about the costs and viability; 'We can’t just jump on this'
BEYOND LOCAL: 'A little wacky': Tim Hortons to stage theatrical production called 'The Last Timbit'

BEYOND LOCAL: 'A little wacky': Tim Hortons to stage theatrical production called 'The Last Timbit'

The production is loosely based on a 2010 snowstorm that was so bad, drivers on a highway east of Sarnia, Ont., were forced to hunker down in cars and others had to wait out the inclement weather at a local Tim Hortons.
TRILLIUM TALK: Let's try something different this week

TRILLIUM TALK: Let's try something different this week

Every Sunday morning, we chat with one of our Queen's Park reporters from The Trillium. For a change, we're going to share the team's top-notch political podcast instead
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

BEYOND LOCAL: Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

Initial fossil discoveries of the 2.7-metre-long salmon in Oregon in the 1970s were incomplete and had led researchers to mistakenly suggest the fish had fang-like teeth
THE BALANCED LIFE: Sunshine on My Shoulders

THE BALANCED LIFE: Sunshine on My Shoulders

It’s even better than John Denver sang
Detectives investigating homicide of woman in Smithville

Detectives investigating homicide of woman in Smithville

Forensic services currently on the scene near Lindan Street and Alma Drive
ICYMI: Thorold teen drafted to Niagara Ice Dogs

ICYMI: Thorold teen drafted to Niagara Ice Dogs

15-year-old Reece Matier hopes to make his hometown proud; 'It's kind of the team I grew up on'
Funding will support further wine research at Brock University

Funding will support further wine research at Brock University

Government providing more than $3.5 million
Lessons can be learned from pop megastar: Brock experts

Lessons can be learned from pop megastar: Brock experts

'She's tapped into something new,' says Brock Child and Youth Studies Professor Shauna Pomerantz