09 Jan 2019 
Posted by Victoria Nicolaou
By Michael HanemaayerStaff Writer Once again, the Niagara-on-the-Lake community came together to celebrate the holiday season with their annual Christmas parade. “I thoroughly enjoyed it,” said the newly elected mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Betty Disero. “Every year I think the parade is fantastic....
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09 Jan 2019 Posted by Victoria Nicolaou
By LISA KELLEYColumnist Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He is one of the most famous icons of all times, but he stays out of sight as Christmas draws near. It sounds like an easy task, tracking down this jolly ol’ man who wears a red-and-white suit and flies a nine reindeer-powered...
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By BREANNE ELRICKStaff Writer Canada Post has issued an update on its website regarding delivery delays and information on international parcels while attempting to catch up on backlogs. “Customers can expect delivery delays,” it reads. As deliveries continue, there will be delays during...
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By DEVYN STEWARTStaff Writer Many Canadians believe that Sikhs being able to wear their religious headdress instead of helmets while riding motorcycles is an acceptable, though dangerous, freedom. “(Wearing a headdress instead of a helmet is) dangerous, but if they fall off the bike they’re...
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By MADISON JUDSONStaff Writer Winter is coming and that means the winter blues are upon us. It is that cold and bitter time of year where, collectively, people’s moods tend to be on the more sad or dreary side. “The weather is messy, it’s cold, and exams are coming up soon,” said Lily...
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By Victoria NicolaouStaff Writer Hundreds gathered in freezing temperature under the arches in Fonthill for the fourth annual Pelham Outdoor Christmas Market hosted by the Town of Pelham on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.Despite the cold weather, vendors lined the streets in downtown Fonthill selling paintings,...
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By ALEXANDRIA LANCIONE Special to the News At six-years-old, Sila Otlu was already a victim of domestic violence. Growing up as an only child in Niagara Falls, Otlu often saw her father beat her mother. “And I always think, what if we didn’t get this help? Would he still be abusing my mother? Would...
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By GUNCE AKPINAR Staff Writer A new developing state in space is creating a new understanding of being a “nation” and trying to make space accessible for everyone. Igor Ashurbeyli, founder of the Aerospace International Research Center (AIRC), in Russia, the new chairman of the United Nations Educational,...
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07 Dec 2018 Posted by Victoria Nicolaou
By BREANNE ELRICK Staff Writer It’s about time that Niagara took a second look at its waste. The new waste collection contract for the region is going to be starting in 2021 and there are various proposed options to be looked at. There is a large focus in putting responsibility in the hands of residents...
Read more → 06 Dec 2018 Posted by Victoria Nicolaou
By MICHAEL HANEMAAYER Staff Writer Wine, food and shopping – all of these were at the Seaway Mall for the second annual PJ Shopping Party. On Nov. 8, the Niagara Region worked with the Seaway Mall as well as Brands for Canada and First Book Canada to collect pajamas to aid local charities. The...
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