The cenotaph in Thorold’s historic Memorial Park, dedicated to those from the community who sacrificed their lives in World War I, World War II and the Korean War. Even though the park has been designated a heritage site under the Ontario Heritage Act, the City of Thorold is now targeting some of its grounds for a parking lot expansion.
“Memorial Park is a three-acre, passive park that has been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. It is located behind the Ontario Paper Seniors’ Centre at the corner of Albert St. E. and Chapel St. S. This lovely park is filled with beautiful, mature trees and is the site of the City’s War Memorial.” – a few words from the City of Thorold’s own website about the significance of this park to the community and city’s heritage.
A Call-Out to everyone who cares about preserving public spaces to keep Memorial Park green by Tami J. Friedman, who lives in the neighbourhood surrounding park
‘Please join us at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m., at Thorold City Hall, 3540 Schmon Parkway.’
Posted November 17th, 2025 on Niagara At Large
A recent autumn day in Thorold’s Memorial Park where people have gathered for generations to honour those from the community who have fought and died in past wars. Now the City of Thorold is considering a plan to pave some of it over for parking. Photo courtesy of Friends of Memorial Park.
“They Paved Paradise …. “
Do you value greenspace in your community?
Do you believe municipal governments should consult local residents before putting it on the chopping block? If so, there is cause for alarm.
Memorial Park is a beautiful, inviting park in downtown Thorold that serves the entire community. It’s a place where people go to read and relax, where children play, where trees provide respite and calm, where the war memorial offers a site for quiet contemplation. It is a public space used and enjoyed by all of us.
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Going back to his earliest days in the 1960s as a member of the bands Buffalo Springfield, then Crosby, Stills, Nation & Young in the late 60s and early 70s, and through all of his decades as a solo artist, Neil Young has never stopped raising his voice on every issue from war and peace to the use harmful chemicals in farming.
It’s that time of year again when the Shoebox Project Niagara launches its annual holiday drive, collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for women in Niagara who are experiencing homelessness and accessing programs through supported shelters and agencies.
In October, the number of Canadian-resident return trips by automobile from the United States totalled 1.4 million, a steep decline (-30.5%) from the same month in 2024.
All of the Second World War veterans I was nonoured to know – those who were so rightfully described more than two and a half decades ago, in a best-selling book by journalist Tom Brokaw, as members of “the greatest generation”– are gone to graveyards now.
We have more than 5000 signatures now on our petition to the federal government, demanding that they enforce the Canada Health Act in Ontario where the Ford government is violating it with their private clinics. In the for-profit clinics, elderly patients are routinely charged thousands of dollars when they go in for cataract surgeries.
Toronto – Premier Doug Ford’s plan to remove speed cameras is reckless, not only because it makes our streets more dangerous, but also because it is another way that he is prioritizing private cars over people and the planet.
So late this past October, while millions of Canadian eyes were on the World Series standoff between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed reports that he apologized to pretend ‘strongman’ President Donald Trump over an ad Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government ran during the first couple of games of the series against Trump’s ongoing tariff war on us.
“Ford’s Fall Economic Statement lacks ambition,” said Bell. “No jobs plan to address the 7.8 per cent unemployment rate and the 1 in 5 young people without a job, and they have thrown in the towel on building homes.”
TORONTO — Today, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the
Toronto – The Ontario government’s announcement today of a proposed “Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency” is short on details. However, when released, the Bill must have a clear statutory obligation to prioritize public safety and environmental conservation over the convenience of sprawl developers. 
It’s bad enough that ‘the boys of summer’ have played their last game of the year and that our team lost – I’m talkin’ about the Blue Jays losing the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, of course – but just to add to the misery, this November 2nd we had to turn our clocks back an hour and it starts getting dark out there at 5 p.m.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t much care for living like a mushroom. And man, as we approach the first day of winter a few weeks for now, it is just going to keep getting darker.
There’s a spooky surprise for Ontario electricity customers coming right on the heels of Halloween. On November 1st, electricity generation costs for residential consumers in the province will surge by 29%.
As Halloween approaches, Sarena Johnson (Caldwell First Nation) is encouraging those planning on dressing up to apply a culturally sensitive perspective before donning their costumes.
It has been a frustrating ten or so days since the computer systems that deliver you this independent news and commentary site suspiciously crashed just minutes after I posted a piece in support of the ‘No Kings’ rally that the New York State Civil Liberties Union was hosting as part of an October 18th, American-wide protest against Trump’s efforts to destroy all of the pillars of freedom and democracy necessary to firm up his place as dictator.
Posted on Niagara At Large on October 17th, 2025 as a Show of Support for Our American Friends & Neighbours in Western New York and beyond
Niagara, Ontario – There are more people experiencing food insecurity in Niagara than previously thought, according to a new Niagara Community Observatory (NCO) policy brief.
Niagara, Ontario – As part of its budgeting process, the Region of Niagara is forging ahead with its plan to expand and extend Merritt Road between Pelham and Thorold, destroying some of Niagara region’s best wetlands and woodlands.
“Future generations will inherit empty seas where magical kaleidoscopes of life once thrived. This irreversible collapse is a preview of what we’re about to lose next: rainforests, glaciers, entire species. COP30 must be the moment leaders choose to stop fossil fuels and protect what can still be saved.” – 350.Org report
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This (Ontario Ford) government is celebrating an investment that, when stretched across the entire province, amounts to only pennies per meal. Ontario students deserve better than bargain-basement funding for something as essential as a healthy breakfast.
This Thanksgiving, as families gathered around their tables, we want to share a story of gratitude that your support made possible.
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This weekend, as always, show Trump how much we care for our country and oppose his efforts to crush us economically with his tariff war by not crossing the border into the United States and by enjoying the great places we have here.
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles remains focused on demanding transparency and accountability from the Ford government as the RCMP criminal investigation into the corrupt Greenbelt scheme hits the two-year mark.
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