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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 3m

Geddy Lee knows better than anyone how this Blue Jays team has captured all of our hearts

The lead singer of Rush is well-known for his love of Toronto’s team; his new book “72 Stories” shares memorabilia and memories from over the years

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 4m

Zellers is set for another relaunch. Here’s what the new owners have in store

Zellers is making a comeback — again.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 1h

As headlines fade, Niagara volunteers still shine brightly for Ukraine aid effort

From perogy dinners to donation drives, Niagara volunteers keep humanitarian aid flowing overseas.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 1h

$50k for a cottage steps away from Lake Erie? It could be yours in this tax sale

Nine-hole course off Highway 6 is biggest-ticket property poised to hit the market to recoup unpaid property taxes.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 1h

WWI soldiers’ messages in a bottle found on Australian beach more than 100 years later

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Messages in a bottle written by two Australian soldiers a few days into their voyage to the battlefields of France during World War I have been

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 1h

The fate of Marineland’s belugas expose the ethical cracks in Canadian animal law

We need to displace the human exceptionalism that characterizes our laws and shapes our relationships with all animals.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 1h

Police respond to weapons call in Port Colborne

Residents in area east of the canal south of Durham Street are asked to stay in homes until a suspect is apprehended.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 18h

Are you handing out Halloween candy that Ontario kids actually hate? Help us name the worst Halloween candy

Halloween is around the corner and we want to know what makes your all time list of worst Halloween treats. See our list and choose what you don’t want to see in your trick-or-treat bags.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 18h

‘A Christmas Carol’ to open new Beamsville space for Theatre Bacchus

The theatre company is settling into the former Beamsville District Secondary School auditorium after working with the Town of Lincoln.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 18h

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to take over the streets this Halloween

TORONTO - Earlier this year, eight-year-old Betsy Schruder had a tough decision to make: Glinda, Benson Boone, or Zoey from "KPop Demon Hunters"?

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 19h

‘Grateful’: Rankin Cancer Run surpasses another milestone

The annual event that raises funds for cancer care in Niagara has raised $13 million since it started in 2006 — including by participants playing cards and horseshoes.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 19h

‘What we should strive to be’: Regional councillors pay tribute to Jim Bradley

St. Catharines Coun. Tim Rigby said the late Niagara Region chair restored order and respectability to council after a tumultuous 2014-18 term.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 20h

Blue Jays fans groggy but still optimistic after marathon 18-inning World Series game

Bleary-eyed Toronto Blue Jays fans lost sleep after Game 3 of the World Series extended into the wee hours on Monday night.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 20h

Doug Ford under fire over 47% increase in political donation limits

In the wake of Attorney General Doug Downey announcing the Tories were increasing maximum donations from the current $3,400 to $5,000 in January opposition parties pounced.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 20h

London doctor hails Canada’s first drug that slows Alzheimer’s disease

A newly approved medication that slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease is being called “groundbreaking” by a London doctor involved in its development.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 20h

The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 21h

‘It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to it’: In St. Catharines, Canada’s last Imperial Veterans Association comes to a close

The organization has closed its doors after 90 years of supporting St. Catharines.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 21h

‘Profound remembrance’: Sea of red wool poppies decorate Niagara-on-the-Lake

Now in its fifth year, the Poppy Project includes installations at four prominent landmarks.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 21h

Stone Eagle Winery ‘just better,’ says businessperson Benny Marotta upon NOTL opening

“They build things of five-star quality. I’ve waited to see this beautiful investment. It’s a gift to the Niagara region,” Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said of the Marotta family during its latest win...

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 21h

The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with record strength

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa has made landfall on Jamaica as the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean island since records were first kept 174 years ago. It is

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 22h

House arrest for woman who played role in $114,000 vehicle heist at Niagara dealership

Once the fraudulent purchase was complete, the offender was directed to drive to Toronto Pearson International Airport and leave the pickup truck in a parking lot.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 22h

Suspect images released in St. Catharines shooting

A 26-year-old man suffered critical, non-life-threatening injuries in the Oct. 17 incident.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 22h

More power to the IceDogs: Niagara moves up five spots in OHL rankings

A four-game win streak moves the IceDogs to fourth in the OHL power rankings.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 22h

Are Americans taking Canada’s side in Trump’s tariff tantrum?

The U.S. president likely wasn’t watching on Monday when CNN’s poll expert ripped into the president for his tariff tantrum with Canada.

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St. Catharines Standard @stcatstandard.bsky.social · 22h

Trump’s tariffs to face legal test before U.S. Supreme Court next week

WASHINGTON - Victor Owen Schwartz started his business importing wine and spirits to the United States with his mother nearly 40 years ago.

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