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welland trail sections removed

Controversial Welland Trail Sections Removed After Community Consultation

Safety concerns and public feedback sparked Welland’s trail network overhaul, but what wasn’t revealed about the removals will surprise you.
  • April 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
bike donations for farmworkers

Bike Donations Pour In for Farmworkers After Urgent Appeal

Generous communities rally to provide essential transportation for struggling farmworkers, but what happens when the wheels stop turning?
  • April 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
love my park returns 2025

Welland May Bring Back ‘Love My Park’ in 2025

Just as Welland residents fondly recall the successful 2023 park initiative, whispers of “Love My Park” returning in 2025 have begun to circulate.
  • April 7, 2025
  • 2 minute read
memories of st catharines

St. Catharines Nostalgia: What We’ve Lost Over 25 and More Years

Past architectural treasures vanished from St. Catharines while significant Black history and canal developments shaped the city’s evolving identity.
  • April 7, 2025
  • 2 minute read
merrittville speedway 2025 upgrades

Merrittville Speedway Easter Hunt Adds Improvements for 2025

Local Easter hunt expands to 5 hours with new attractions, but the biggest surprise awaits families who attend Merrittville’s 2025 event.
  • April 7, 2025
  • 2 minute read
rachel braithwaite leads ontario bia

Rachel Braithwaite Appointed Head of Ontario BIA Association

Ontario’s downtown transformation specialist Rachel Braithwaite takes helm at OBIAA, promising new vision for main streets across the province.
  • April 7, 2025
  • 2 minute read
local vendors and farmers

LocLd.ca Connects Canadians With Local Vendors and Farmers

Connecting Canadians to nearby vendors, LocLd.ca transforms how communities discover local artisans, farmers, and retailers nationwide.
  • March 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
support local unites communities

Niagara’s Support Local Campaign Unites All Municipalities

Discover how Niagara’s Support Local Campaign unites all municipalities to revitalize businesses and fight food insecurity across the region.
  • March 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
gm site cleanup demanded

St. Catharines Residents Demand GM Site Cleanup After Years of Concerns

Alarming toxin levels at former GM site spark community outrage as St. Catharines residents fight for environmental justice despite government inaction.
  • March 25, 2025
  • 2 minute read
restored natural wetland park

Welland’s St. George Park to Feature Restored Natural Wetland

In urban St. George Park, the innovative wetland restoration project promises ecological benefits while transforming recreation opportunities for residents.
  • March 25, 2025
  • 2 minute read