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Landlord-tenant board delays causing headaches for Thorold couple

Landlord-tenant board delays causing headaches for Thorold couple

Connie and Doug Joy sublet the basement in their half of rented duplex to another tenant who is refusing to vacate the premises
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Real estate prices stable in August

Real estate prices stable in August

Ontario home prices were stable in August by comparison with July, continuing a trend of broad stability set in February
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$40 screening for prostate cancer can save lives

$40 screening for prostate cancer can save lives

MPP Wayne Gates is pushing the province to cover the cost of test for prostate cancer — it will save lives and health care costs, he says
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Second Project SEARCH cohort gets to work at Welland Hospital

Second Project SEARCH cohort gets to work at Welland Hospital

Job skills training initiative expands while blazing trail as only French-language version of project in the world
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Vandals damage Fenwick pickleball facility

Vandals damage Fenwick pickleball facility

Fire department called out Saturday evening
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Retired Niagara Health chaplain reflects on his own health journey

Retired Niagara Health chaplain reflects on his own health journey

Rev. Bob Bond was diagnosed with sepsis nearly a year ago – but is on the road back with optimism that the end is in sight
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Pharmacists may soon be able to treat even more minor ailments

Pharmacists may soon be able to treat even more minor ailments

While pharmacists see the plan as a solution to easing the burden on the health-care system, doctors are raising concerns
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BEYOND LOCAL: Four-day rescue operation freed a humpback whale off northern B.C.: DFO

BEYOND LOCAL: Four-day rescue operation freed a humpback whale off northern B.C.: DFO

Paul Cottrell, a marine mammal co-ordinator with the department, said the rescue off British Columbia's coast between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii was one of the longest he had experienced
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WATCH: Stroll along at MCC birthday party, Wellspring appreciation event

WATCH: Stroll along at MCC birthday party, Wellspring appreciation event

Beautiful Saturday may have kept some away from dual celebrations on Wellspring Way
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AT THE MOVIES: James McAvoy is scarily smart and smartly scary

AT THE MOVIES: James McAvoy is scarily smart and smartly scary

Speak No Evil has a spine-tingling ensemble of six outstanding actors, giving terrific, tense performances
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