Rhoda Wills has collected hundreds of signatures from Wainfleet residents. The signatures, combined with thousands from Port Colborne residents, will be sent to the Local Health Integration Network, which holds the fate of Port Colborne General's emergency department in its hands.
For a terrier, this Jack Russell sure isn't scared to jump in the deep end. Forrest Gumpy, along with his show partner Sarah McDougall, demonstrate the dock-diving skills that have made the canine a celebrity.
Dean Hilliker, of Stevensville Landscaping, digs up the sidewalk during streetscaping work in Welland's downtown, consisting mostly of beautification efforts. Hilliker is preparing the spot for greenery, including a tree. "We're doing a little bit of rearranging," he said.
West Lincoln Historical Society secretary Barry Martin is proud of the train station's latest addition - a boiler front from a 500 Class Steam Locomotive.
Vineland's Jesse Thompson, 17, successfully defended his three-year title as Canadian champion taking top place last week at the Canadian 3D Nationals in Dauphin, Manitoba. He's ready for the Worlds Championships, Aug. 21-24 in Ellicottville, New York.
Archer Jesse Thompson is off to compete at the world championships Aug. 24-29 in Ellicottville, N.Y. He was crowned a national champion last weekend in Manitoba.
Stacy Hayward watches as son Branden plays with a flashlight at their home in Welland. Branden's intensive behavioral Intervention therapy has been put on hold because of a funding crunch.
Katlyn Dundas, 14, left, and Jessica Tripp, 14 are cycling in the Ontario Summer Games.
Doug Rapelje stands in the courtyard of the Rapelje Lodge, the home for the aged in Welland that bears his name. The longtime advocate for seniors is one of two recipients of this year's Red Cross Power of Humanity award.
Kate Nay, left, Alex Meiklejohn, Emma Sheehan and Charlotte Brown celebrate after their win in the Senior B lightweight four at the Henley Regatta.
The St. Catharines team of Tommy Willis, Bobby Fair, David Jenkins, Greg Principi, Peter Tonellato, Daniel Corso, Aiden Zmenak, Rhys Coletto, and Coxswain Meagan Anstruther celebrate on the podium after winning the Junior B men's eight at the Henley Regatta.
Marlene Stewart Streit poses with Glenn Goodwin, president and founder of the Greater Toronto Area Golf Association, at Lookout Point Country Club in Fonthill.
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Dr. Alison MacTavish, right, with three children (from left) Christina Grimo, 6, Michael Grimo, 4 and Anthony Grimo, 2. Christina and Anthony were delivered by the doctor and she also followed up with the children's care from her office near the Greater Niagara General Hospital.
