Const. Doug Croft of the Niagara Regional Police, program coordinator of the Safe Beaches Partnership, was on hand at the town hall meeting called by the police to try to find solutions to residents' concerns about issues of vandalism, underage drinking, littering and illegal parking at Long Beach. He is speaking to students at area schools about the problems.
Mom Veronica Blanchard and sister Tonya Morrow celebrate after Richard Morrow's first win of the year in the rain at Fort Erie Race Track. The Welland jockey, who is entering his first full season as an apprentice at the track, was the leading rider after the opening weekend.
Beamsville's Christopher Lane was selected by the Ottawa 67's in the 10th round of the OHL draft, Saturday. To commemorate the occasion, his teammates at Blessed Trinity gave him a new haircut.
Vinny Covello takes a shot on net for the St. Catharines Spartans in their Jr. B game with Niagara Thunderhawks on May 4. The Spartans won 11-9 after leading early then having to come from behind for the victory.
Team Remax Welland Realty Ltd. takes a spin on the 30-person bike to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Worker Russ Andrews, left, Karen Thomson from the TCAG and Richard Andrews were working hard Tuesday afternoon to get the new Nick Basciano Centre ready for the grand opening ceremony on Saturday.
Ruth Sparks and Ronnie-Kay Mattie warm-up for the bike run to celebrate International Females Ride Day last Friday. Sixty-two women registered for the ride out of Clare's Cycle and Sports in Fenwick to all the scenic spots in Niagara. Pictured is Sparks' Honda 1000 CBR.
Bill Ross served in the American Navy and Coast Guard before retiring to Wainfleet, bringing with him a sharp wit and plenty of stories to tell.
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Nicholas Sachvie keeps his eye on the ball during his match against Shahir Razik at the Canadian Squash Championships last week at White Oaks.
Freddie Hamilton was the IceDogs' number one selection in the OHL entry draft.
Jordan's Joel Forestell was drafted by the hometown Niagara IceDogs in the 8th round on Saturday. The centre played 56 out of 61 games with the St. Catharines Falcons minor midget team this season, finishing as the second-leading scorer with 30 goals, 21 assists and 87 PIM.
In order to help curb illegal ATV usage, District 8 Staff Sgt. Randy Bleich needs the co-operation of local residents.
West Lincoln Kin club members Karen Peters, left, and Merryilee Barnard were happy to serve fireworks customers in Smithville last year. Proceeds went to West Lincoln Community Care and to the Hal Rogers fund, a college bursary for underpriveleged students.
Members of Friends of Niagara District Secondary School show their pride for the town's high school by wearing "My NOTL Includes NDSS" T-shirts in the school's colours. About 60 of the group's members packed the council chambers Monday night to hear council discuss NDSS.
