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Police warning of romance fraud on the eve of Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day tomorrow, police are sending out a reminder about romance fraud. Sergeant John Armit from the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre and OPP says this is a type of fraud that happens regularl...
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Free fishing this long weekend across Ontario
This Family Day weekend, Ontario residents can enjoy free fishing without needing a licence or Outdoors Card. Anglers must still follow all fishing regulations, including conservation licence catch li...
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Driver charged after travelling nearly 20 kilometres the wrong way on QEW
A Hamilton woman is facing charges after driving for nearly 20km the wrong way on the QEW. Early yesterday, police got calls about a car travelling Toronto-bound on the QEW, in the Fort Erie-bound lan...
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School buses cancelled for DSBN & NCDSB, schools remain open
Poor road conditions from overnight snow and freezing rain have resulted in bus cancellations across the Niagara Region. All buses are cancelled for the District School Board of Niagara, the Niagara C...
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Weather related closures in Niagara
YMCA of Niagara closures: ALL Youth Action Programs are cancelled this evening (All sites across Niagara - February 12, 2025) Due to deteriorating weather conditions, and out of an abundance of cautio...
Feb 12, 2025
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Julia's Hope Cup returns to Welland this weekend
The Julia's Hope Cup returns to Welland this weekend, a tradition that's enjoyed by residents young and old - and all for a good cause. Paul Turner, the father of Julia Turner, who the tournament is p...
Feb 12, 2025
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Upcoming Events
FEB 15
FEB 15
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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.
Full DetailsFEB 17
FEB 17
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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.
Full DetailsFEB 19
FEB 19
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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
Full DetailsFEB 15
FEB 15
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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.
Full DetailsFEB 19 - FEB 21
FEB 19 - FEB 21
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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)
Full DetailsFEB 20 - FEB 23
FEB 20 - FEB 23
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OVO Cirque Du Soleil
Meridian Centre, David S. Howes Way, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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