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Residents share stories of racism at Niagara-on-the-Lake rally : Crowd of hundreds kept peace top-of-mind, participant says Voices of Freedom Park / Black Lives Matter rally / Bredow, Yvonne / Batson-Patterson, Sue / racisim -
Niagara club has stood strong in boxers' corner since 1919 : Fourth generation of Welland ring family never gets tired of training fighters Napper, Ray / Nappers Boxing Club / H.L. Cudney Memorial Award COVID-19 pandemic -
High-angle rescue taxes firefighters Decew Falls Gorge / hikers rescued -
Ministry upated daily on 'tragic' situation at Royal Rose : Two more deaths reported at Welland long-term-care home Ministry of Long-Term Care / COVID-19 pandemic Fullerton, Merrilee Dr. / Royal Rose Place -
Response to protests inspires local action : Rallies to show solidarity against racism planned for noon Saturday in NOTL, Niagara Falls Waziruddin, Saleh / Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association / rally in Niagara Falls -
New Brock chancellor has long -standing ties to Niagara : Hilary Pearson brings desire to mentor young women to new role Pearson, Hilary / Brock University / chancellor / COVID-19 pandemic / convocation ceremony -
Tourism sector prepping campaign : Niagara organization working with businesses on safe recovery plan Niagara Falls Tourism / Thomson, Janice / COVID-19 pandemic / Safe to Play Campaign / Diodati, Jim (Mayor) / "Rediscover Niagara Falls" -
Niagara housing market comes back to life : While the numbers are positive signs for 2020, they're a mixed bag compared to those from May 2019 Real estate market / COVID-19 pandemic / Niagara Association of Realtors / McCallum, Terri / -
Curtain closes on Oh Canada Eh : Pandemic forces closure of Niagara Falls dinner theatre after 26 seasons Oh Canada Eh / COVID-19 pandemic / closing / Hitchcock, Eric / mounting debt -
Farm not required to provide masks to workers : Rights group says federal government should give workers protective items COVID-19 outbreak / Flower Farms / Hirji, Mustafa masks -
Physical-Distance Marathon in Oakes Park Oakes Park / physical distancing / practice / COVID-19 pandemic -
Wagering was up 70 per cent for season opener at Fort Erie track : Racing without fans in attendance pays off for thoroughbred venue with second-best betting day ever Fort Erie Race Track / COVID-19 pandemic / online wagering / livestream -
Marineland walrus a new mom : Marinland's sole remaining walrus, Smooshi, gave birth to a calf Monday night. The newborn weighs about 45 kilograms. Marineland / Demers, Phil / Bibeau, Nathalie / "The Walrus and the Whistleblower" / documentary -
New world of schooling awaits kids in September : Smaller class sizes could be just the start as boards adjust to educating during the COVID-19 pandemic Niagara Catholic District School Board / Crocco, John / COVID-19 pandemic / Volante, Louis / Niagara Students -
Niagara Pride Week settles for virtual splash DeDivitis, Enzo / Pride Week Niagara / COVID-19 pandemic / online celebration -
Opioid crisis 'very significant' during pandemic : More than 130 naloxone kits distributed in region during month of May Walker, Glen / Positive Living Niagara / COVID-19 pandemic / overdose spike -
COVID-19 sickens 60 at Pioneer Flower Farms : 40 new cases confirmed Wednesday, all connected to greenhouse outbreak COVID-19 pandemic / Pioneer Flower Farms / Hirji, Mustafa Dr. / outbreak -
Public health warns of virus spread at demonstration : Police say gatherings should be limited to five people but support the rally Hirji, Mustafa Dr. / #Justice4BlackLives / demonstration / COVID-19 pandemic / virus spread -
'Different experience, but a nice one' : Giving birth during pandemic not the same for third-time mom Poos, Tina / Poos, Charlotte / COVID-19 pandemic pregnancy / birth -
COVID-19 made it 'impractical' to go ahead with premier rowing event Purcer, Carol / Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association / postponed / COVID-19 pandemic -
Henley chair has 'no regrets' cancelling regatta : Border closures factored into decision to postone 6-day event Royal Canadian Henley Regatta / COVID-19 pandemic / Scott, Peter / cancelled -
Niagara School boards hope grad ceremonies can be held in fall Jansen, Gillian / Jansen, David & Monique / District School Board of Niagara / Niagara Catholic District School Board / COVID-19 pandemic / graduation ceremonies -
Municipalities need more help and soon Niagara Region / deficit / COVID-19 pandemic / Federal assistance / -
Carhop keeps NOTL restaurant hopping COVID-19 pandemic / Ruffino's Carhop / Crawford, Ryan / drive-in restaurant -
No refunds for STEM camp families as non-profit group faces possinility of demise STEM / non profit / summer camp / Cougler, Kevin / COVID-19 pandemic / no refunds -
Outbreaks over at five area care homes : False positive test results behind outbreak status at four of the long-term-care residences, Hirji says Brettell, Lois / Brettell, Francis / Hirji, Mustafa Dr. / Long-term-care facilities / COVID-19 pandemic -
Doc profiles 'walrus whisperer' battle with Marineland : Filmmaker sought to understand perspectives on battle from all sides Bibeau, Nathalie / Demers, Phil / documentary / Marineland / Holer, John -
Royal Rose death prompts call for transparency :
NDP leader says more information needs to be provided to families with loved ones in seniors homes Lostracco, Livia / Coutu, Tammy / COVID-19 pandemic / long-term-care facilities / -
Councillor calls for police body cameras : St. Catharines politician says recent world events show they are warranted Siscoe, Matt / Flynn, Brett / body cameras / Niagara Regional Police / Korchinski-Paquet, Regis -
Hirji warns that more COVID-19 cases are likely on the way Hirji, Mustafa Dr. / COVID-19 pandemic / Flower Farms -
Fort Erie Race Track Back In The Saddle Fort Erie Race Track / COVID-19 pandemic / under restrictions -
Recalling Niagara's original funambulist, the great Blondin : Daredevil's Niagara river crossings drew large crowds Niagara Falls Public Library / Gravelet, Jean Francois / Blondin / daredevils / Niagara river / tightrope walker -
Fort Erie opens 123rd campaign with eight races but no spectators : Thoroughbred track invites fans to follow the action via livestreaming Fort Erie Race Track / COVID-19 pandemic / no spectators / livestreaming -
Lockdown Showdown season opener limited to 60 race teams : 358 Modified drivers from as far as Manitoba, Quebec coming to Port Colborne for $2,000-to-win feature New Humberstone Speedway / Lockdown Showdown / COVID-19 protocols / Bitner Jr., Dave -
Region resumes large item garbage collection Niagara Region / curbside collection / large item -
Warehouse Concert Hall keeps the show going Warehouse Concert Hall / COVID-19 pandemic Night Shift Sessions / livestreamed / Dickson, Erik -
Future of Niagara Comic Con uncertain Niagara Falls Comic Con / COVID-19 pandemic / Dabrowski, Chris / Ponce, James / Scotiabank Convention Centre -
One not enough for The Jimmy Stahl Big Band : Band recorded two albums before the pandemic covering female jazz greats and Sinatra Stahl, Jimmy / Bisson, Genevieve-Renee / COVID-19 pandemic / Sinatra / jazz
