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Shaw Festival receiving $35-million to rebuild Royal George Theatre
The Ontario government is investing $35-million over three years to support the Shaw Festival's rebuild of the Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This project will enhance tourism, create 55...
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NPCA opens bursary applications for 2025
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation is now accepting applications for its Education Bursary Program. The bursary supports graduating students in the Niagara Peninsula watershed pursuing care...
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Announcement expected on U.S. tariffs today from Canadian government
Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and returning to Ottawa for meetings as prime minister ahead of an announcement on U.S. tariffs, expected today. President Trump is ...
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Niagara Regional Police continue homicide investigation
Niagara Regional Police are investigating a homicide in St. Catharines after a fatal shooting last week. Early Monday, March 24, officers responded to Carlton Street and Athlone Place around 3:40 a.m....
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What's Good in Niagara? Niagara Health looking for new patient partners
Being involved in healthcare locally doesn't always require a doctorate, degree, or even a diploma. Patient partners are a vital part to Niagara Health's operations and the way they do things, providi...
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Ontario to raise minimum wage
The minimum wage in Ontario is going up once again. This morning, the provincial government announced that the wage would be going up 40 cents an hour to $17.60 in October in a move to help support wo...
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Upcoming Events
APR 04
APR 04

PD Day Activity: Build a Robin Nesting Box at Heartland Forest
Heartland Forest Nature Experience, 8215 Heartland Forest road, Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 0L5
Robin Nesting Boxes April 4 from 10:00am to 11:30am Help provide safe homes for robins in your backyard! Robins are facing challenges to find nesting spots due to habitat loss. By crafting these boxes, you’re supporting local wildlife and contributing to a healthier ecosystem. $11.50 per box, one child per box. Please purchase tickets per child, adults accompanying children are free to attend. At the end of the workshop, you can take your robin nesting box home.
Full DetailsAPR 12 - APR 13
APR 12 - APR 13

Fonthill & District Kinsmen Home & Garden Spring Showcase
Meridian Community Centre, Meridian Way, Fonthill, ON, Canada
The Fonthill Kinsmen have been hosting its hugely popular Home Show at the Meridian Community Centre in April for the past 26 years. With low admission prices, a wide variety of exhibitors and surprisingly affordable booth rental rates, this consistently sold out exhibition has become a local favorite with both the public and vendors alike. Our major sponsor Nine Lives Custom Refinishing is extremely excited to bring you our upcoming show, which will be running Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th 2025 from 10am to 4pm both days!
Full DetailsAPR 03
APR 03

Trans- Canada Highway Men
The Avalon Theatre, Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Full DetailsAPR 12
APR 12

YMCA of Niagara Move For Kids 2025
YMCA Niagara Centre, Niagara West, Port Colborne and Merritton Community Centre
Get ready to Move for Kids with the YMCA of Niagara! April 12th 8 AM to 2 PM, be a part of the movement supporting children and families in our community through YMCA programs. Cycling, swimming, jumping, and bowling—300 hours of movement to make a difference at Port Colborne, Niagara West, and Niagara Centre YMCA's plus Bowling at Merritton Community Centre.Donate, share, or move, April 12th at YMCA Move For Kids--because together, we can do so much more for kids in Niagara.
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Full DetailsAPR 12
APR 12

Down Syndrome Niagara's Annual Trivia Night
Merritton Community Centre - 7 Park Ave St. Catharines, On
Down Syndrome Niagara is hosting its annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday April 12, 2024 at Merritton Community Centre 7 Park Ave. St. Catharines. Doors open at 6:00pm. Trivia starts at 7:00pm. It is always a fun night of Trivia, as well as a silent auction, raffle prizes, door prizes, cash bar, snacks and pizza intermission provided. Trivia night is one of ONLY two fundraisers held by Down Syndrome Niagara, so come out and show your support. Tickets are $25.00 each or a table of 8 for $160.00. Email downsyndromeniagara@gmail.com for tickets or to donate prizes or sponsor a table.
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