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BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian researchers find signs of awareness in comatose patient, study says

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian researchers find signs of awareness in comatose patient, study says

A neuroimaging technique called functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was used to shine light waves into three patients' brains to find activity in response to different commands
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Welland man charged with child luring

Welland man charged with child luring

Niagara Regional Police say the arrest is due to a 'proactive investigation' to target those using the internet to connect and meet with children for a sexual purpose
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Good pawticipation for Heritage Trail fundraiser

Good pawticipation for Heritage Trail fundraiser

Fifty-six tail-wagging dogs of all breeds and sizes were registered to walk in a fundraiser for the Upper Canada Heritage Trail Saturday.
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Marineland owner Marie Holer dies, park says 'succession plan' in place

Marineland owner Marie Holer dies, park says 'succession plan' in place

Marie Holer took over the tourist attraction in Niagara Falls, Ont., from her husband John Holer after he died in 2018
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Descendant of Josiah Henson to speak at the NOTL Museum

Descendant of Josiah Henson to speak at the NOTL Museum

Freedom seeker Josiah Henson's story served as the inspiration for the famous novel, 'Uncle Tom’s Cabin'
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With ‘holy water’ and ‘carte blanche,' Paul Calandra cleaned up the Greenbelt scandal, sources say

With ‘holy water’ and ‘carte blanche,' Paul Calandra cleaned up the Greenbelt scandal, sources say

One year later, Doug Ford’s ‘super minister’ has gotten it done — but not without costs, sources tell The Trillium
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Have a tattoo? Our poll explores what people with ink think

Have a tattoo? Our poll explores what people with ink think

About one reader in five has at least one tattoo, and within that group 86 per cent have no regrets, an online poll showed last week
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Niagara Parks to close sections of Dufferin Islands for electrical updates

Niagara Parks to close sections of Dufferin Islands for electrical updates

Work takes place from Sept. 9 to Nov. 1
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BEYOND LOCAL: Nostalgia for 'a mythical past': why Gen Z loves the old-school digicam

BEYOND LOCAL: Nostalgia for 'a mythical past': why Gen Z loves the old-school digicam

That framing of the past is a key ingredient to nostalgia
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Pelham break-and-enter suspect arrested in Welland

Pelham break-and-enter suspect arrested in Welland

A 66-year-old has been charged as part of the investigation
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