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Niagara Children’s Centre embarks on $350,000 fundraising campaign

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Niagara Children’s Centre embarks on $350,000 fundraising campaign

9 hrs ago
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The organization provides rehabilitation and support services to children and youth with physical, developmental or communicative delays.

Niagara-on-the-Lake heritage committee rejects severance for historic property

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Niagara-on-the-Lake heritage committee rejects severance for historic property

May 4, 2024
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Bagpipes for a piper at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

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Bagpipes for a piper at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

May 3, 2024
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Ontario Land Tribunal approves proposed three-storey apartment in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Ontario Land Tribunal approves proposed three-storey apartment in Niagara-on-the-Lake

May 3, 2024
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Downtown Grimsby BIA seeks financial autonomy

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Downtown Grimsby BIA seeks financial autonomy

May 3, 2024
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Niagara-on-the-Lake to host luxury car show in August

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Niagara-on-the-Lake to host luxury car show in August

May 3, 2024
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Lots of summer jobs for students in west Niagara

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Lots of summer jobs for students in west Niagara

May 3, 2024
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Nightly fireworks to light up sky over Niagara Falls

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Nightly fireworks to light up sky over Niagara Falls

May 2, 2024
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‘We certainly understand and share the community’s concern,’ Niagara police say a week after woman found dead at home in Smithville

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‘We certainly understand and share the community’s concern,’ Niagara police say a week after woman found dead at home in Smithville

May 2, 2024
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Land tribunal sides with town on refusal of Crystal Beach housing plan

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Land tribunal sides with town on refusal of Crystal Beach housing plan

May 2, 2024
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Manitoba driver among 6 charged with impaired operation by Niagara police in a week

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Manitoba driver among 6 charged with impaired operation by Niagara police in a week

May 2, 2024
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Children’s books on nature, dancing, self-confidence and signing!

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Children’s books on nature, dancing, self-confidence and signing!

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Is Finland the happiest place on Earth? I travelled to the country to understand the way of life

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Is Finland the happiest place on Earth? I travelled to the country to understand the way of life

May 4, 2024

‘This is the perfect place to talk about it’: In Charleston, sites are honouring untold stories and reckoning with the past

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‘This is the perfect place to talk about it’: In Charleston, sites are honouring untold stories and reckoning with the past

May 4, 2024

Tool gift ideas for Mother's Day and Father's Day

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Tool gift ideas for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

May 4, 2024

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Children’s books on nature, dancing, self-confidence and signing!

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Children’s books on nature, dancing, self-confidence and signing!

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Glenn Perrett's latest list of recommended books for young readers includes “The Art of Rewilding: The Return of Yellowstone’s Wolves,” “Why We Dance: A Story of Hope and Healing” and “Butterfly On the Wind.”

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Tool gift ideas for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

May 4, 2024

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Me and my dog don’t sleep together … very well

May 3, 2024

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Monday’s highway carnage is yet more proof that police chases are never worth the risk

May 2, 2024

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ASK THE MONEY LADY: Should I skip the pre-nup to save on legal fees?

May 3, 2024

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You suddenly lose your husband, your wife, your child. How can you possibly deal with the grief?

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You suddenly lose your husband, your wife, your child. How can you possibly deal with the grief?

May 4, 2024

Advice columnist Ellie Tesher on how to best handle "unanticipated loss."

MuchMusic VJ Teddy Tong found 'the one,' the person who showed him he could love and treat someone right: Dating Stories

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MuchMusic VJ Teddy Tong found ‘the one,’ the person who showed him he could love and treat someone right: Dating Stories

May 4, 2024

Bagpipes for a piper at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

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Bagpipes for a piper at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

May 3, 2024

My husband quit his job to pursue his passion. Turns out his 'passion' is his stunning trainer. You won't believe how I caught them. Ask Lisi

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My husband quit his job to pursue his passion. Turns out his ‘passion’ is his stunning trainer. You won’t believe how I caught them. Ask Lisi

May 3, 2024

My friend's husband had an affair. Things got extremely messy — her daughter calls the other woman 'the witch.' The other woman just texted me and asked me to help her! Should I? Ask Lisi

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My friend’s husband had an affair. Things got extremely messy — her daughter calls the other woman ‘the witch.’ The other woman just texted me and asked me to help her! Should I? Ask Lisi

May 2, 2024

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A new doc explores the rise, fall and rebirth of troubled fashion genius John Galliano

Mar 14, 2024

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The shock of higher mortgage payments could be just around the corner

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The shock of higher mortgage payments could be just around the corner

Feb 7, 2024

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Washer fluid level sensor in my truck has failed again. What's going on?

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Washer fluid level sensor in my truck has failed again. What’s going on?

Apr 6, 2024

Fun to drive, dull interior, zany steering. What is up with this Toyota?

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Fun to drive, dull interior, zany steering. What is up with this Toyota?

Apr 6, 2024

Is there such a thing as too much luxury in a truck?

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Is there such a thing as too much luxury in a truck?

Mar 30, 2024

When it comes to moving people and their stuff, minivans rule. But does this one drive well?

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When it comes to moving people and their stuff, minivans rule. But does this one drive well?

Mar 30, 2024