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Friesen back to racing, in truck and modified series

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Stewart Friesen (centre), with his wife Jessica, their son Parker and the Halmar team in the champions’ circle after a successful race. 
Competing in his virtual race car over the first two months of the pandemic “just wasn’t cutting it” for Niagara-on-the-Lake native Stewart Friesen. Luckily, he had a couple of real big-block modified race … [Read more...] about Friesen back to racing, in truck and modified series

Nature needs protection during virus pandemic

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These seldom seen views and angles from the canoe prompted thoughts about how nature will be treated during COVID-19. (Owen Bjorgan)
We must remain vigilant to ensure that nothing major happens to Niagara’s important ecosystems while we are consumed with a new reality of living. The longer the recovery takes, the trickier it will be to engage … [Read more...] about Nature needs protection during virus pandemic

Letter thanks Shaw volunteers

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A big thank you goes out to all of the production/wardrobe crew and seamstresses at the Shaw Festival for putting together re-usable isolation gowns for our team.  The Niagara North Family Health Team has seven locations – five in St. Catharines and two in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and we have been struggling with maintaining enough personal protective equipment (PPE) for use during … [Read more...] about Letter thanks Shaw volunteers

Students still ‘front and centre’ at Niagara College

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Sean Kennedy, the new president of Niagara College, has learned his role from the best, as he takes over from Dan Patterson. (Mike Balsom)
For new Niagara College president Sean Kennedy, events such as the one he attended last Friday morning are indicative of what he sees as his main role in his new position.  He returns to his new office … [Read more...] about Students still ‘front and centre’ at Niagara College