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Latin American Heritage Month in Niagara
This year marks the sixth year Canada has officially recognized October as ‘Latin American Heritage Month’. Photo credit: Getty Images According to the…
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Local non-profit wins national innovation challenge aimed at helping underserved populations screen for colorectal cancer
The Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre (pictured) is set to receive $100,000 to implement its solution focused on increasing health literacy, raising awareness about…
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Local program meant to help newcomers navigate Ontario’s healthcare system records successful pilot year
Program graduates at the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre in St. Catharines. Supplied photo. Last year, the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre (NFAMC)…
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Brock LINC launches NAVIGATE, a new program for early-stage entrepreneurship
Inside the Rankin Family Pavilion. Photo credit: Brock University Located in the Rankin Family Pavilion, Brock LINC is the centre for creativity, innovation,…
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Mighty Niagara Film Fest returns for second year
The event takes place at various venues around the region this Wednesday to Saturday. Leading the 2022 line-up is a two-part series by St.…
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City of Thorold unanimously passes state of emergency on mental health, homelessness, and addictions
Photo credit: City of Thorold On June 7, the City of Thorold took a giant step forward in dealing with a problem that…
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Local training program aims to integrate internationally educated healthcare professionals into Ontario work environment
Photo credit: Mohawk College The Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre is a not-for-profit organization that has been a pillar of the St. Catharines…
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Niagara gets provincial funds to expand palliative care across region
Hospice Niagara began around 30 years ago and continues to grow and meet the needs of the Niagara Region. The new funding will help…
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Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games less than 100 days away
The national sports competition will take place at various venues around the region from August 6 to 21. Pictured: officials cut the ceremonial ribbon…
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Bethesda Community Services named one of Niagara’s top employers
Since 1937, the Thorold-based organization (main facility pictured above) has offered a wide range of supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Photo…