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No GO Train service in Niagara Sunday
Riders that would usually take the GO Train back from Toronto may find themselves on a bus this weekend. Metrolinx says disruptions to the Lakeshore West route will begin Saturday night as crews compl...
Mar 28, 2025

Carney to meet with Canadian premiers to discuss auto tariffs from U.S.
For the second consecutive day, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been diverted from his campaign duties to address U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. In his capacity as prime minister, Carney will v...
Mar 28, 2025

The Niagara 48
Here's what's going on in Niagara over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Tomorrow: Niagara College is welcoming prospective students and families from far and wide for its annual Spring Open House! Visit...
Mar 28, 2025
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What's Good in Niagara? CAA wants you to nominate the region's worst roads
The CAA Worst Roads Campaign returns for its 22nd year, giving Ontario drivers a chance to highlight roads in need of repair. CAA government relations consultant Brian Pirvu says the public call-out o...
Mar 27, 2025

Tree giveaway, city-wide cleanup planned for Welland Earth Day festivities
The City of Welland is marking Earth Day 2025 with a free tree giveaway, a city-wide clean-up, and an Earth Day Extravaganza at the Welland Farmers Market. Residents can register for one of six tree s...
Mar 27, 2025

Brock researches say Niagara grapevines held up well during winter
With spring officially here and temperatures hitting double digits regularly, Niagara grape growers are watching for more sudden weather swings. Brock University researcher Jim Willwerth says vines ha...
Mar 27, 2025
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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 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 DetailsMAR 14 - MAR 31
MAR 14 - MAR 31

Empty Bowls 50/50 Raffle – Your Chance to WIN & Give Back!
Help Bethlehem Housing and Support Services reach our fundraising goals and make a real impact in Niagara!
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.
For More Info: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/moveforkids25/
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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