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More rain on the way in Niagara this weekend
Residents in the Niagara Peninsula, southeastern Hamilton, and eastern Haldimand County are advised of potential flooding due to heavy rainfall. A rainfall warning has been issued, with 30-50 mm of ra...
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Canada clear of latest U.S. tariffs, over 100 countries included
U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on more than 100 of the United States' trading partners yesterday, but nothing new for Canada or Mexico. As part of the plan, the U.S. will impose a blank...
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Niagara Ronald McDonald Family Room sees over 3000 monthly visits since opening
Since opening in September 2024, Niagara's Ronald McDonald Family Room at Niagara Health's Marotta Family Hospital has become an essential haven for families with children receiving medical care. With...
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What's Good in Niagara? Live kidney donor saves life of nephew
Margaret McDonald's highlighting the importance of organ donation for Be A Donor Month. She donated a kidney to her nephew Peter Murphy 15 years ago when both of his abruptly started to fail at the ag...
Apr 02, 2025

Police searching for missing man in Niagara Falls: UPDATE Located safe
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IceDogs focused on putting best foot forward after off-ice controversy
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APR 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.
Full DetailsAPR 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 18
APR 18
Easter Egg Hunt
Village of Hope Niagara is partnering with the Lynn Fee Team on April 18th to host our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event will run from 1pm - 3pm
Full DetailsAPR 20
APR 20
Easter Bottle Drive in support of Niagara SPCA and Humane Society
Welland Wine Rack, 609 South Pelham Road, Welland
Welland Wine Rack is hosting an Easter Bottle Drive to support the Welland chapter of the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society. From 9-5 on Easter, anyone can stop by and drop off their empties, which will be converted to cash and donated to the SPCA that Monday. ***The store will not be profiting off the bottle drive.***
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