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Good morning, Thorold! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Thorold! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Woman raising awareness after dogs get caught in snares

BEYOND LOCAL: Woman raising awareness after dogs get caught in snares

'I know sometimes people assume if you’re on Crown Land that you can let your dogs run, but it’s really important that we either keep dogs on leash or that you have a solid recall with your animal,' says fur council president
Two Thorold organizations receive $5,000 each from power producer

Two Thorold organizations receive $5,000 each from power producer

Northland Power calls the donation an investment in the community.
YEAR IN REVIEW: The homemade pierogies that are the talk of the town

YEAR IN REVIEW: The homemade pierogies that are the talk of the town

One Sunday a month, Maggie Kouvelas comes down to Holy Rosary Hall to sell homemade pierogies; 'You can just stuff them with whatever you want'
Theodore Too looking good at Port Weller dock

Theodore Too looking good at Port Weller dock

He's been righted and refloated, and his current condition is being assessed. Photos show some minor damage.
POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
‘Down with Santa!’: The story of Richard Dildy, the Toronto man arrested for protesting Santa Claus

‘Down with Santa!’: The story of Richard Dildy, the Toronto man arrested for protesting Santa Claus

Vietnam veteran Richard Dildy was arrested for shouting “There is no Santa Claus!” during Toronto’s 1980 Santa Claus Parade. He was on a crusade against lying to children.
ICYMI: Council worried downtown McDonald's has exacerbated road safety issues

ICYMI: Council worried downtown McDonald's has exacerbated road safety issues

A traffic study on the intersection of Pine St. and Sullivan Ave. is being considered, but some councillors urge immediate action; 'I don’t want to see anybody getting hurt'
BEYOND LOCAL: Man found guilty, again, of attempted murder in 2018 incident

BEYOND LOCAL: Man found guilty, again, of attempted murder in 2018 incident

Conviction follows second trial ordered by Ontario Court of Appeal
Welland man wanted by police on child porn charges

Welland man wanted by police on child porn charges

Niagara police seized 'numerous devices capable of storing electronic data'