Highway 8 was closed in both directions April 24 after a westbound vehicle drifted over the centre line, hitting an eastbound vehicle, which rolled over. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was trapped and had to be extricated.

Motherhouse Chapel in Flamborough is one of more than 60 sites that will open their doors to visitors this weekend.

The Hermitage and Gatehouse Museum in Ancaster will also open its doors to visitors this weekend.

Hamilton East-Stoney Creek NDP MP Wayne Marston and MPP Paul Miller and Niagara West-Glanbrook Conservative MP Dean Allison and MPP Tim Hudak are going head-to-head to see whose riding can raise the most money at the 20th Annual M&M Meat Shops Charity Barbecue Day Saturday, May 10, for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, with all funds going toward research programs. The event will take place at the shops' locations at 2732 Barton St. E. and 280 Mud St. W., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictured here, Mr. Marston and Mr. Allison get fired up for the big day, while store manager of the Barton location, Lynn Deadman attempts to mediate the hot battle.

Last Friday, Corbett's-Limited Editions held Webkinz Day Extravaganza in celebration of Webkinz World's third anniversary. The store gave away a Webkinz plush toy to the first 500 customers, who made a purchase of $10 or more. Pictured here, three-year-old Courtney Free shows off her Webkinz black poodle.

Celery and smoked tofu salad.

Five-year-old Keaton Millar plays in the new pediatric radiation waiting room at the JCC with his parents Danielle and Steve. Keaton recently graduated from the radiation program and thinks that the play area will be lots of fun for the kids.

Mike Cusano has been in real estate for 17 years.

Orchard Park Secondary School Grade 12 student Chelsey Overell co-founded a mentoring program to help students entering high school. Pictured here, Chelsey poses with principal Pat Rocco.

Members of the children's ministry Kidzone at the Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer on Lake Avenue South, plantied flowers and learned about conservation April 27 in honour of Earth Day. The church service also involved the blessing of a new pet.