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By THERESA REDULAPublished April 7, 2020 The 18to8 campaign, that originated with the David Suzuki Foundation, although satirical, suggests that if eight-year-old kids would actually be able to vote, politicians would do more in the fight against climate change. The satirical campaign’s sentiment is actually a good thought although not necessarily from 18 to eight. Voting is vital in a democracy. It raises your concerns, elects officials who share your beliefs and holds officials accountable for their actions and responsibilities. …

Electric cars, we’re told, are the future. But are they ready now? Some facts and myths about the fossil-fuel alternative. Story and photos by Theresa Redula By THERESA REDULAPublished Nov. 26, 2019 (Niagara News) Anything new tends to make people nervous and skeptical. Electric cars are relatively new and everything about them is different compared to gas-powered vehicles: refuelling, engine, expenses and such. Since electric vehicles made headlines and have become stars in automotive industry competitions, dozens of myths have …

The Survival of the Slowest, an exhibit that showcases animals that adapted to a slow lifestyle for survival, opens at Niagara Falls. By THERESA REDULAPublished March 11, 2020 (Niagara News) Not being the fastest, largest or strongest is okay. In fact, it has its advantages. Survival of the Slowest, an educational exhibit at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, proves that some animals’ disadvantages are the reasons why they still exist today. The exhibit presents the animals’ unique adaptation of slow …

Niagara College has named Sean Kennedy its new president. Kennedy is well known to the college community, having worked in senior leadership roles since 2006, and as Senior Vice-President, International since 2014. By THERESA REDULAMarch 13, 2020 (Niagara News)

This may not be your typical college bus experience, especially when you’re trying to make an 8:30 a.m. class. But Wednesday afternoon was a little less cramped for students boarding the 503 bus at the Niagara College – Welland campus. PHOTO BY THERESA REDULA (Sept. 26, 2019)

Since arriving in Niagara region almost four years ago, Uber Canada is currently facing a lawsuit after a 21-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by one of the ride-sharing company’s drivers in Toronto. Uber senior communications associate Josh McConnell says in an email that the company cannot comment on the ongoing lawsuit but has previously provided a statement about the incident. “What has been described is horrible and has no place anywhere. As soon as we learned of this report, …

Incumbent Vance Badawey wins Niagara Centre, holding off April Jeffs and Malcolm Allen By THERESA REDULANov. 26, 2019 Another election, another win for Niagara Centre Liberal incumbent Vance Badawey. The election took place Monday, Oct. 21. Badawey was re-elected with 2,214 more votes than Conservative April Jeffs, with a total of 20,109 votes or 35 per cent of votes in Niagara Centre. Holding his election rally at The Black Sheep Lounge, Badawey thanked all of his supporters, including his family …

By THERESA REDULADec. 2018 Three years after the announcement of plans of shutting off the American Falls in 2019, state officials now say that the shutdown may not happen this year. The American Falls “dewatering” did not push ahead because of the lack of funding for the project, which is estimated to be around US $30 million. The dewatering is part of the efforts to replace a pair of historic bridges which connect the mainland United States to Goat Island …