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BEYOND LOCAL: Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse

BEYOND LOCAL: Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse

A lesser known important function of iron is its involvement in generating energy for certain immune cells
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CRA ‘does not expect’ tenants to withhold rent from foreign landlords

CRA ‘does not expect’ tenants to withhold rent from foreign landlords

Tenants are only on the hook when they and their landlord have a 'business relationship,' the federal agency said 
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Habitat for Humanity turns over keys to new homeowners in Thorold South

Habitat for Humanity turns over keys to new homeowners in Thorold South

The two homes are the fourth and fifth completed by Habitat Niagara this year; 'We need to make sure that as we focus on the growth in the city, we leave nobody behind'
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Here's what's open and closed on Victoria Day

Here's what's open and closed on Victoria Day

The long weekend is the perfect opportunity to come out to Port Robinson and ride the ferry
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Split the Pot Lottery sales hit $1M in 8 days

Split the Pot Lottery sales hit $1M in 8 days

Lottery supports 58 Ontario hospitals, including Niagara Health Foundation
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'Touch a truck' in Niagara Falls during National Public Works Week

'Touch a truck' in Niagara Falls during National Public Works Week

Free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday, May 25 at the Gale Centre
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New way of funding $10-a-day child care in Ontario coming in 2025

New way of funding $10-a-day child care in Ontario coming in 2025

Child-care centres have been warning about the risk of closures if the funding formula isn't soon updated to cover the actual cost of providing care
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Local students excel at Skills Ontario Competition

Local students excel at Skills Ontario Competition

Students not only compete against some of the top students in their field from across the province, they also have the opportunity to network with educators, professionals and potential employers
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'We are begging': Durham residents call on province to stop closure of rural hospital's in-patient beds

'We are begging': Durham residents call on province to stop closure of rural hospital's in-patient beds

The province is working closely with the hospital in its decision to move its in-patient beds, a spokesperson says
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Life can be a beach, but take steps to make it safe and healthy

Life can be a beach, but take steps to make it safe and healthy

Public Health tests water quality from Victoria Day to Labour Day to make sure the level of bacteria in the water is safe for swimming
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