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Welland mother and teacher-librarian Kaitlyn Vermeer has written her first book to help young readers understand and manage their emotions.
'Super Feelings' gives kids the power to be superheroes of their own emotions
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
October 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Welland mother and teacher-librarian Kaitlyn Vermeer has written her first book to help young readers understand and manage their emotions.
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The new train, which Marineland acquired in 2019, will replace Heartland Forest’s Tootsie Express.
Heartland Forest getting a bigger, better train
www.niagarafallsreview.ca
October 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
The new train, which Marineland acquired in 2019, will replace Heartland Forest’s Tootsie Express.
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Meteors come back to defeat defending Sutherland Cup champions despite being outshot and held scoreless on the power play.
Niagara Jr. B report: Fort Erie continues perfect start to season
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
October 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Meteors come back to defeat defending Sutherland Cup champions despite being outshot and held scoreless on the power play.
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St. Catharines is offering to pay to pump water out of the former YMCA building’s basement so it can get in and assess the condition for a potential purchase.
A flooded basement is blocking St. Catharines from deciding whether to buy the old YMCA — so council is footing the bill
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
October 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
St. Catharines is offering to pay to pump water out of the former YMCA building’s basement so it can get in and assess the condition for a potential purchase.
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Niagara voters head to the polls Oct. 26 — but the region's most powerful political job won't be on the ballot. The St. Catharines Standard reveals the five candidates interviewed for the provincially appointed regional chair position, and why the decision matters for every Niagara taxpayer.
Toronto will pick Niagara's next leader. These 5 candidates applied
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
October 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Niagara voters head to the polls Oct. 26 — but the region's most powerful political job won't be on the ballot. The St. Catharines Standard reveals the five candidates interviewed for the provincially appointed regional chair position, and why the decision matters for every Niagara taxpayer.
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Unveiled at a ceremony on Tuesday, the memorial features a black granite wall with the names of 32 local firefighters who died in the line of duty or from work-related illnesses.
Fallen firefighters get memorial in St. Catharines
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
October 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Unveiled at a ceremony on Tuesday, the memorial features a black granite wall with the names of 32 local firefighters who died in the line of duty or from work-related illnesses.
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Saturday's PetFest will feature about 20 vendors and adoptable cats and dogs will be available from Halfway Home K9 Rescue.
You can get hot dogs and real dogs from Niagara Falls' Jukebox Diner
www.niagarafallsreview.ca
October 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Saturday's PetFest will feature about 20 vendors and adoptable cats and dogs will be available from Halfway Home K9 Rescue.
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Fonthill's The Baking Bar is heading to Toronto to compete against 10 finalists — including some of the city's top bakeries — for the best croissant title. Owner Bar Kirshon will be rolling and baking from 1:30 a.m. to make it happen.
Fonthill bakery taking on Toronto for best croissant crown
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
October 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Fonthill's The Baking Bar is heading to Toronto to compete against 10 finalists — including some of the city's top bakeries — for the best croissant title. Owner Bar Kirshon will be rolling and baking from 1:30 a.m. to make it happen.
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Lincoln firefighters battled the fire Friday night on Lincoln Avneue near Greenlane Road.
Blaze destroys vacant barn in Beamsville
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
September 28, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Lincoln firefighters battled the fire Friday night on Lincoln Avneue near Greenlane Road.
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Lincoln firefighters battled the fire Friday night on Lincoln Avneue near Greenlane Road.
Blaze destroys vacant barn in Beamsville
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
September 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Lincoln firefighters battled the fire Friday night on Lincoln Avneue near Greenlane Road.
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Canada’s largest wine festival runs Sept. 24 to 27 in Montebello Park in St. Catharines featuring live entertainment, children’s activities and more.
Grape expectations: Niagara’s Grape and Wine Festival invites a ‘sense of discovery’
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
September 25, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Canada’s largest wine festival runs Sept. 24 to 27 in Montebello Park in St. Catharines featuring live entertainment, children’s activities and more.
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Fifty-one wines. Five judges. One blind tasting. Which would rise to the top?
Selecting Niagara’s top 10 Cabernet Francs
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
September 24, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Fifty-one wines. Five judges. One blind tasting. Which would rise to the top?
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Niagara Parks is pouring $25M into the biggest transformation of Journey Behind the Falls in decades. A 1903 tunnel sealed off during the Second World War is being restored. Opens 2027.
A tunnel closed since WWII is coming back — and it'll give you a view of Niagara Falls no one has seen in 80 years
www.niagarafallsreview.ca
September 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Niagara Parks is pouring $25M into the biggest transformation of Journey Behind the Falls in decades. A 1903 tunnel sealed off during the Second World War is being restored. Opens 2027.
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The Niagara Falls teen is looking forward to sparring at home for the first time in her career.
Top kick in taekwondo
www.niagarafallsreview.ca
September 24, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The Niagara Falls teen is looking forward to sparring at home for the first time in her career.
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Twisted Sister bring their anniversary tour to Fallsview, with Sebastian Bach stepping in for Dee Snider
They still wanna rock - Twisted Sister, with Sebastian Bach, bring the party to Fallsview Casino
www.niagarafallsreview.ca
September 24, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Twisted Sister bring their anniversary tour to Fallsview, with Sebastian Bach stepping in for Dee Snider
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A Line of Duty Death ceremony at Fire Station 1 will add three retired Niagara Falls firefighters to a memorial honouring those who lost their lives in service or from work-related illness. The public is welcome to attend.
Niagara Falls Fire Department honours fallen firefighters at ceremony Sunday
www.niagarafallsreview.ca
September 24, 2026 at 8:10 PM
A Line of Duty Death ceremony at Fire Station 1 will add three retired Niagara Falls firefighters to a memorial honouring those who lost their lives in service or from work-related illness. The public is welcome to attend.
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“So, I thought, ‘you know what, here we go — cancer survivor, disabled person, do good for Terry,” said Liz Hay.
Colon cancer diagnosis gave a St. Catharines woman a new perspective on the Terry Fox Run
Liz Hay was 16 when Terry Fox began the Marathon of Hope. Now 62, a disabled colon cancer survivor, she ran in her second Terry Fox Run at Lakeside Park in St. Catharines.
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
September 20, 2026 at 9:12 PM
“So, I thought, ‘you know what, here we go — cancer survivor, disabled person, do good for Terry,” said Liz Hay.
