Local News Briefs
- Baseball For Thorold – A former director with the Toronto Blue Jays wants to bring a summer collegiate baseball team to McMillan Park in Thorold. Summer collegiate baseball leagues give college players a place to play in the summer. Thorold staff will help prepare a detailed proposal with financials although required upgrades to McMillan Park will likely cost between $1M and $2M. (Thorold News)
- Free Grocery Giveaway – An unnamed businessperson is sponsoring another grocery giveaway event in Thorold on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. Individuals will be able to pick up a free bag of groceries from the parking lot of Holy Rosary Hall. The businessperson has been responsible for a number of other grocery giveaways held throughout Niagara. (Niagara this Week)
- Record Breaking Temperatures – Today was a record-breaking day as the temperature rose to 17 C at 11 a.m., beating a 41-year heat high for this day. However, temperatures are expected to drop to below zero this evening. (CKTB)
- Active Living Fair – The City of St. Catharines will host a 50 plus Active Living Fair at the Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre on Tuesday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair is free to attend and will feature over 35 vendors, showcasing important information for those 50 and older who live in St. Catharines. (City of St. Catharines)