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Things to do in Niagara this weekend

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Things to do in Niagara this weekend

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Check out what's happening Mother's Day weekend in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Grimsby and elsewhere in the region.

‘Hometown boy’ tells made up tales of ‘Hidden St. Catharines’

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‘Hometown boy’ tells made up tales of ‘Hidden St. Catharines’

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Grimsby Downtown BIA moving toward financial autonomy

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Grimsby Downtown BIA moving toward financial autonomy

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5 Niagara residents among 64 charged in Ontario-wide child exploitation investigations

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5 Niagara residents among 64 charged in Ontario-wide child exploitation investigations

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Popular Niagara Falls tourist destination will be site of police training

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Popular Niagara Falls tourist destination will be site of police training

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Police seize replica guns, brass knuckles, suspected fentanyl during search of Harriman Street apartment in Niagara Falls: NRP

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Police seize replica guns, brass knuckles, suspected fentanyl during search of Harriman Street apartment in Niagara Falls: NRP

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7 locals charged with impaired driving by Niagara police in a week

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7 locals charged with impaired driving by Niagara police in a week

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Motorcycle driver in life-threatening condition following Smithville crash

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Motorcycle driver in life-threatening condition following Smithville crash

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Port Colborne to mark 15 years as Fair Trade municipality

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Port Colborne to mark 15 years as Fair Trade municipality

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Tickets on sale now to Pride Niagara's 2024 UNITY Awards

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Tickets on sale now to Pride Niagara’s 2024 UNITY Awards

May 8, 2024
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New CEO appointed to lead Hotel Dieu Shaver

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New CEO appointed to lead Hotel Dieu Shaver

May 7, 2024
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Live Nation offering $25 tickets to hundreds of concerts

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Live Nation offering $25 tickets to hundreds of concerts

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Free fishing permitted across Ontario this Mother’s Day weekend

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What's popular on Netflix this week? ‘Marry Me,' starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, and ‘Baby Reindeer’ headline this week’s lists

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What’s popular on Netflix this week? ‘Marry Me,’ starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, and ‘Baby Reindeer’ headline this week’s lists

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‘Seed of Life,’ ‘V Rising’ and ‘Little Kitty, Big City’ among new video games releasing this week (May 6-May 12)

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‘Seed of Life,’ ‘V Rising’ and ‘Little Kitty, Big City’ among new video games releasing this week (May 6-May 12)

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Rosemary Hunter

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Opinion

TackleShare and fishing education programs return to Niagara Falls Public Library

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TackleShare and fishing education programs return to Niagara Falls Public Library

May 7, 2024

You can get tips on tackle, bait, safety, and optimal fishing spots at the library, writes Becky Dixon.

Contributors

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

May 5, 2024

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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

Editorials

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

May 2, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities

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Cobblestone Gardens

Activities Volunteer

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As retirement homes operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week, there are opportunities t…

Location: Thorold

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Community Support Services of Niagara

Community Engagement Delivery Volunteer

with Community Support Services of Niagara

Monthly grocery delivery to our food insecure clients through our Wellness Supportive Living…

Location: St Catharines

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Distress Centre Niagara

Charity Bingo Ambassador

with Distress Centre Niagara

Help fundraise and increase community awareness for the agency by attending prescheduled shi…

Location: St. Catharines

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Abbey Cat Adoptions

Cat Profile Manager For External Sites

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We are looking for someone be part of our web team to help update external web sites.Current…

Location: Virtual Opportunity

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Life

As a teen, I was infatuated with my cousin's best friend. Fifteen years later, I bumped into him at a bookstore. He's still so cute! He reached out to me on social media. Should I respond? Ask Lisi

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As a teen, I was infatuated with my cousin’s best friend. Fifteen years later, I bumped into him at a bookstore. He’s still so cute! He reached out to me on social media. Should I respond? Ask Lisi

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And Lisi advises a newlywed suddenly burdened with a surprise puppy.

My friend group is in crisis. Some of them make a ton of money. Most of us don't. Is our friendship doomed? Ask Lisi

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My friend group is in crisis. Some of them make a ton of money. Most of us don’t. Is our friendship doomed? Ask Lisi

May 8, 2024

OUR NIAGARA: Sunrise over the canal in Port Colborne

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OUR NIAGARA: Sunrise over the canal in Port Colborne

May 8, 2024

My boyfriend is rich — like, rich rich. His mother has never worked and she assumes that I'll give up my dental hygienist career when we get married. Do I have to? Ask Lisi

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My boyfriend is rich — like, rich rich. His mother has never worked and she assumes that I’ll give up my dental hygienist career when we get married. Do I have to? Ask Lisi

May 7, 2024

My friend is so cute and sweet, but he's never had a girlfriend. I think I know why — but telling him might break his heart. Should I do it anyway? Ask Lisi

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My friend is so cute and sweet, but he’s never had a girlfriend. I think I know why — but telling him might break his heart. Should I do it anyway? Ask Lisi

May 6, 2024

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Zendaya, Demi Moore and Lana Del Rey were the 2024 Met Gala best dressed

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May 7, 2024

Your first look at what Team Canada will wear at the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Mar 17, 2024

Real Estate

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

ICYMI: Real estate showstoppers selling for millions in Ontario in 2023

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Jan 3, 2024

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Autos

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