Laura Barton

Thank you to everyone for the support over the past two years. It’s been a great journey. :) Feel free to follow me on my personal account, listed in my profile. If you have a story for the Tribune, please send it to the appropriate email listed here: wellandtribune.ca/community-stat…

The Niagara Centre YMCA branch in Welland was bustling with activity on Sunday afternoon as families participated in Healthy Kids Day activities. bit.ly/2r8fSUQ

It was a chill, rainy day for National Day of Mourning ceremonies across the region, but that didn't stop people from coming to those in Welland and Port Colborne. bit.ly/2HTIpIf

Circle of solidarity around the memorial monument dedicated to those lost in workplace accidents for the day of mourning ceremony held in Merritt Park in Welland on Saturday. Story coming later.

For Lucas Spinosa, doing what he can to make his community better is something he strives for already, but he's hoping to take his efforts to the next level. bit.ly/2r5TZGg

A Welland man has been charged with careless driving after striking a street sweeper on Highway 58 in Welland. bit.ly/2HQ2H5p

Hunters Pointe may be losing its golf course to a new residential development, which has residents of the community east of Highway 406 in Welland upset. bit.ly/2Jsv5HH

@alisondonald7 Hi Alison. I’m a reporter with the Welland Tribune and have been trying to get in touch. I sent a message through your website, but maybe this is better? In any case, I’m hoping to do a story about you and your books. Any chance we can connect?

Foyer Richelieu will be receiving 66 new long-term care beds by 2022 through a provincial government initiative. bit.ly/2vEuGQx

Pelham has a new way to answer questions from its residents with The Inbox. bit.ly/2HgVD2c

The Pelham Home and Garden Show is returning to the Pelham Arena this weekend. bit.ly/2vupcaP

The concerts are still a couple months away, but people are already getting excited for the Concerts on the Canal series in Welland this summer. bit.ly/2H9s4PV

This play seriously looks hilarious. twitter.com/wellandtribune…

Worlds are colliding on Welland Centennial Secondary School's stage for this year's musical performance. bit.ly/2H17voG

The Robert Wood Singers are celebrating 50 years at its spring concert and a reunion gala next month. bit.ly/2GRoSEk

Samantha Roy has a bone to pick with the Ontario Ministry of Health. bit.ly/2Ezxdus

Flags at Welland Civic Square will fly at half-mast, and Bridge 13 will light the sky with yellow and green, representing the team colours of the Humboldt Broncos Junior Hockey Team bit.ly/2qhqMI7

High school students put their talents to the test during the Skills Ontario Competition qualifiers at Niagara College Saturday. bit.ly/2EwQZqp

Youths are invited to come dressed for success and with resumes in hand to Port Cares on Thursday. bit.ly/2GKfwOV

Police are searching for a man involved in an armed robbery in Welland Saturday night. bit.ly/2uTWX5l