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St. Catharines searching for Farmer's Market vendors
The City of St. Catharines is inviting new farmers and producers to apply for a spot at the Farmers Market. The market expands outdoors from May to October, featuring more vendors, live music, and com...
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Fort Erie Council approves 2025 budget
Fort Erie Town Council has approved the 2025 budget, with a 4.95% increase in the town's portion of residential property taxes. That means an extra $6.12 per month for the median household. When facto...
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Poor road conditions expected this afternoon and overnight
Expect some challenging road conditions on your drive home in the Niagara Region today. Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning, as well as a special weather statement for the area, warn...
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Stiles makes visit in Port Colborne to discuss healthcare
The Niagara Region has had its second visit from a Provincial leader during this election campaign. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles spoke in Port Colborne Monday, with a focus on healthcare services i...
Feb 11, 2025
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Niagara Health seeing sharp rise in flu cases this winter
Niagara Health says its hospital are seeing a sharp rise in flu cases. The health authority says numerous patients have been hospitalized in recent days, including some in intensive care. Dr. Karim Al...
Feb 11, 2025
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Ontario expected to see more 'vote by mail' ballots during winter election
As we get closer to the provincial election, many are wondering how they can vote by mail. It's something that has been raised as a concern by many, especially when it comes to seniors and those with ...
Feb 11, 2025
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James Barker Band Live
Central Niagara, York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada
The night kicks off with performances by Lucas Mason, Myles Erlick, and Melissa Kadas. Each artist brings their unique style and energy to the stage, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening with soulful vocals and electrifying performances.
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Family Day Fun & Games Sponsored by the Welland Optimist Club
Welland Main Arena
Free skating, games, glitter tattoos, free hot dog or fries for children. Non-perishable food items are welcome to be donated to local agencies.
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Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Trivia Night
2525 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, Club Italia
Live auction, 50/50, Raffle, Door Prize, Cash Bar, Snacks provided, $1,000 prize for first place
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Julia's Hope Cup & Carnival 2025
Chippawa Park, Fitch Street, Welland, ON, Canada
The 14th Annual Julia's Hope Cup will be Feb 15th at Chippawa Park Pond in Welland for our traditional annual pond hockey tournament and carnival. Julia's Hope Cup is a celebration of the life of Julia Turner and her humanitarian spirit, while raising funds in support of The Hope Centre. This family event is open to anyone in the Welland community and is FREE to attend. Years ago, Paul Turner created the Hope Cup Pond Hockey Tournament to raise money for the Hope Centre. This festival gathered families in the community for classic outdoor Canadian pond hockey with an indoor silent auction and amazing prizes donated by local businesses. The name changed 10 years ago to Julia’s Hope Cup after Paul’s daughter Julia passed away, to honour the life of Julia and her inspiring spirit. Read Julia's Story. Funds raised will go towards The Hope Centre's food security programs, including their food bank and community lunch program. In 2024, The Hope Centre had over 24,000 visits to their food bank and served over 35,000 take-out lunches to help the most vulnerable in our community. More people than ever are facing food insecurity in our community with more than 1 in 10 Wellanders accessing the food bank. This year, Julia's Hope Cup is aiming to raise over $60,000 to support The Hope Centre's food security programs.
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Port High is pleased to announce this year's production of FRANKENSTEIN!
Port High Secondary School, 211 Elgin St, Port Colborne, ON L3K 3K4
Tickets available via school library, school cash online, or at the door (except for Opening Night - Wed. Feb 19th dinner theatre tickets - these need to be purchased ahead of time)
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OVO Cirque Du Soleil
Meridian Centre, David S. Howes Way, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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