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joyful community service leadership

New Niagara SPCA CEO Finds Joy in Serving Community

Passionate animal advocate Amelia Canto steps into leadership at Niagara SPCA, but her unconventional approach has some wondering about the future.
  • March 16, 2025
beverage collaboration with niagara

Dispatch Collaborates With Niagara College to Enhance Beverage Offerings

Niagara College partners with Dispatch restaurant to transform their Mazagran coffee-lemonade drink into a shelf-stable canned beverage—but challenges remain.
  • March 16, 2025
welland auditorium renovation unveiled

Renovation Plans Unveiled: Welland Centennial Auditorium’s $6M Renovation

Peering into the historic Welland Centennial Auditorium’s ambitious transformation reveals how a $6M renovation will honor its past while reimagining its future.
  • March 16, 2025
spring shipping season ceremony

Port Colborne Welcomes Spring Shipping Season With Welland Canal Top Hat Ceremony

Welland Canal’s cherished Top Hat Ceremony ushers in the maritime spring season, but this year’s celebration holds an unexpected twist.
  • March 16, 2025
niagara summer art camps

Get Ready for Creativity: Niagara Based Summer Art Camps for Kids Coming Soon

Families in Niagara can explore seven exciting art camps for children this summer, but spaces are filling quickly.
  • March 16, 2025
tariff induced market uncertainty

Niagara Motors and Other Dealers Face Uncertainty Amid U.S. Tariffs

Just as Niagara Motors braces for devastating tariff impacts, local dealerships wonder if their businesses can survive the economic storm.
  • March 15, 2025
canadian consumers prefer local

Buying Canadian: Survey Finds Most Readers Avoid U.S. Imports

New survey reveals Canadians are dramatically shifting away from U.S. products, but what’s driving this patriotic purchasing trend?
  • March 15, 2025
hockey player overcoming disability

No Limits: Hockey Player With Hearing Disability Aims for OHL

Meeting challenges head-on, young hockey prodigy with a hearing disability skates toward OHL dreams while breaking barriers.
  • March 15, 2025
off season winery activities

How NOTL Wineries Stay Busy Even in the Off-Season

Grapevines may sleep under snow, but Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries awaken winter with cozy tastings, festive events, and unique seasonal experiences.
  • March 15, 2025
local vendors for pets

A Pet Lover’s Paradise: Paw’p-Up Shop Unites Local Vendors

This pet marketplace dazzled attendees with handmade accessories, treats, and adoption opportunities, but what surprised everyone most?
  • March 15, 2025