• THE WILD WEST COMES TO LIFE @ FORT ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
    Johnny Toronto is multitalented; as a comedian, a juggler and a unicyclist, he is sure to entertain children and families when he visits the Fort Erie Public Library on Wednesday, August 11. Johnny has travelled around the world as part of the “new vaudeville” circuit. When he is not performing in
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  • S-S-SNAKES AT A LIBRARY!
    S-s-s-snakes and other creeping or crawling things—do they make you nervous or frightened? The Travelling Reptile Show teaches young people about the exciting world of reptiles with a unique, hands-on approach. Children will have a chance to see and interact with frogs, scorpions, tarantulas, baby
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  • MAGIC, MOVIES AND MORE @ FORT ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY!
    Magician Brad Toulouse takes children on a safari into the kingdom of magic at the Fort Erie Public Library on Wednesday, July 28. The show begins at 10 a.m. at the Crystal Ridge Branch and at 1:30 p.m. at the Centennial Branch. Wondrous stage magic, illusion and comedy entertainment loaded with a
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Thorold still Canada's most patriotic city  Share Comments  
Posted 24 days ago
This year's Mayor's Canada Day Picnic in the Park was met with good news as Thorold maintains its title of Canada's Most Patriotic City. [more]
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Thorold boxer to be honoured at Wise Guys Charity eventShare Comments 
Posted 19 days ago
An amateur boxer from Thorold learnt with every jab the importance of respecting your opponent. Donnie Venditti began his career as a kick-boxer but when the sport was banned in 1982, he shifted his interest and skills to boxing. [more]
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Regional hospitals in poor shapeShare Comments 
Posted 23 days ago
The Ontario Health Coalition hearings on small and rural hospitals have diagnosed Niagara Region medical facilities as amongst the worse of its kind in Ontario. [more]
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Church hosts free dinnerShare Comments 
Posted 23 days ago
The community of Thorold is invited to join the First Baptist Church for their monthly dinner. On the third Friday of each month, the First Baptist Church, open its doors to the community for a free dinner. [more]
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Small problems at new poolShare Comments 
Posted 23 days ago
The Thorold Aquatic Centre recently opened to an enthusiastic public but throughout its first weeks in operation, problems have surfaced. Mayor Henry D'Angela addressed some minor concerns regarding the pool at a council meeting on Tuesday July, 2. [more]
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Resident seeks safer streetsShare Comments 
Posted 23 days ago
Over 80 residents on Crompton Blvd. and Bolton Ave. have petitioned Thorold City council for safer streets. Ellen Hurley, on behalf of the residents of Crompton Blvd. and Bolton Ave., has requested the installation of a four way stop at the Crompton/Bolton intersection. [more]
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W.J. Robertson school calls all alumni for reunionShare Comments 
Posted 24 days ago
W.J. Robertson School, after having its doors closed 32 years ago, will briefly reopen them for a school reunion. One student, Dan Delaney, who graduated in the school's final operating year, spearheaded the reunion project. [more]
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Museum's appraisal a successShare Comments  
Posted 24 days ago
In December of 1974, a Thorold resident purchased a whalebone carving for $350 in Clyde River, North West Territories. Thirty-five years later, the carving has only appreciated $150 in value, but is worth has not diminished to its owner. [more]
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Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee appoints a new memeberShare Comments 
Posted 24 days ago
For Aristotle good habits developed in youth make all the difference in later years, but in Thorold, good habits formed in the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee [MYAC] make all the difference in the community. [more]
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Councillor opens campaign officeShare Comments  
Posted 24 days ago
Thorold's downtown Front St., typically lined with shops, pubs and eateries, is now home to a campaign office for this year's mayoral race. Councillor David Jim Handley opened the doors to his campaign office last week just in time for Canada Day. [more]
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Thorold defeats Fort ErieShare Comments 
Posted 24 days ago
The Thorold Henderson Pharmacy atom football team continued their unbeaten streak to six games defeating the Fort Erie Longhorns 25-0 at West Park Secondary School Sunday afternoon. The Warriors have yet to surrender a point to any of their six opponents thus far. [more]
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Thorold residents did the city proud on Canada DayShare Comments 
Posted 24 days ago
As the night sky lit with the bright colour of fireworks, nearly 3000 people from Thorold gathered to celebrate the birth of a great nation. [more]
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Image is a driving force in carsShare Comments 
Posted 24 days ago
It is a battle between Japanese vs. German. It has been 14 years running and the time has come for me to buy a car. My knowledge in cars is similar to my knowledge of wine – I know what I like. And I sort of choose them the same way – based on appearance. [more]