Linda Janiszewski has had multiple sclerosis for 20 years. Her two children have helped care for her since they were young.

According to a new law, cigarette packages are now covered by a white cabinet behind convenience store front counters.

Community members, family and friends attended the unveiling of a plaque at Stoney Creek Olde Towne Square Saturday in honour of Ron Place. Mr. Place, who died in 2006, was a Stoney Creek Citizen of the Year and active with the Stoney Creek Canada Flag Day parade, Seniors' Outreach Services and the Friends of Battlefield and Battlefield House Museum. The plaque, commissioned by the Stoney Creek Historical Society, reads, "In memory of Ron Place whose dedication to preserving the heritage of Stoney Creek was exceeded only by his many years of involvement in this community." Pictured here, Mr. Place's children and wife, Dave, Joanne Valastro, Mary, Dan and Rob.

Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School graduate Eric Hul will participate in the Ride to Conquer Cancer June 20 to 22.

The Cardinal Newman Express clinched its second straight HWCAA senior boys soccer championship this season.

The seveth annual Hamilton WALK for ALS raised $106,000 and counting for support services for people with ALS and ALS research. Provincial silver sponsor ArcelorMittal presented the ALS Society of Ontario with a cheque during the opening ceremonies. Pictured here, left to right, Hamilton walk coordinator, Tracy Robb, ALS Ontario Hamilton regional manager, Jane Allan, ArcelorMittal representative, Ed Avolio and ALS Ontario board member Janet James.

Onlookers and participants showed their Canadian spirit Saturday at the 39th annual Stoney Creek Flag Day parade. Pictured here, one young parade participant wears his country pride.

Ramps, shown pickled, as a butter log and in a chowder, are garlicky, sharp-tasting wild onions.

Nineteen-year-old Mary Ladniak helps care for her mother Bogumila, who has multiple sclerosis. She also cleans the house, cooks meals and keeps track of the bills.

More than 600 people attended Saab Vine Dining last year. Pictured here, chef Karl Fischer of Pear of Pairs barbecues among the vines.