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New Indigenous community room unveiled by Niagara Health
Niagara Health has opened a new Indigenous community room at the Marotta Family Hospital as part of its commitment to culturally inclusive care. Named The Gathering of the Good Minds by community memb...
Apr 04, 2025

Port Colborne announces Community Concert Series lineup
Live music is returning to Port Colborne's waterfront this summer as the city has announced the lineup for the annual Community Concert Series. This year's lineup includes familiar acts to the area in...
Apr 04, 2025

Artists wanted for Niagara Falls juried art exhibition
The City of Niagara Falls is calling on local artists to take part in their Juried Art Exhibition. The annual exhibition, which is held at at The Exchange Atrium Gallery from August 7 to October 25, w...
Apr 04, 2025
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IceDogs Drop Heartbreaker
Alex Assadourian picked up a goal and an assist as the IceDogs fell 6-3 to Barrie in Game 4 of the opening round OHL playoff series. Ted Lehman fills in the details. (photo courtesy Vivid Eye Photogra...
Apr 04, 2025

What's Good in Niagara? Beer collectible show helping next gen brewmasters
The Niagara Brewery Collectibles Show is being held this month at the Armenian Community Centre in St. Catharines, and will help the next generation of brewmasters. Founder Larry Lemelin says revenue ...
Apr 03, 2025

Police look to identify suspects in Niagara Falls jewellery store robbery
Niagara Regional Police are investigating a break-in at Roberts Jewellery on Queen Street in Niagara Falls. Around 5:35 a.m. on March 5, suspects entered the store and fled before police arrived, stea...
Apr 03, 2025
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APR 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!
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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 26
APR 26

Niagara Falls 420 Expo
Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
The Niagara Falls 420 Expo returns April 26th at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre! Get your tickets NOW at www.niagarafalls420expo.com!
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.
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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