Bench Brewing Company to receive $64K in funding for its winter festival
The Bench Brewing Company in Beamsville has been granted $64,000 in government funding to support its event Bench Winterfest.
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Ontario reports 1,780 new COVID-19 cases with 25 new deaths; Niagara Region reports 22 with two new deaths
Ontario reported 1,780 new COVID-19 cases with 25 new deaths. The Niagara Region reports 22 new cases with two new deaths.
West Lincoln firefighters swap food drive with food drive-thru
What does a West Lincoln firefighter do when there’s no parade to collect food for people during a pandemic? Set up a drive-thru event with the help of the local Timmies, of course. Photo credit: West Lincoln FireFighters Association. Photo credit: West Lincoln Firefighters Association
Oosterhoff’s palliative care bill becomes law
On Dec. 1, West Niagara MPP Sam Oosterhoff’s palliative care bill officially became a law after the Legislative Assembly of Ontario voted unanimously in favour of it during the bill’s Third Reading.
Fonthill marching band joins star-studded lineup at Toronto’s Santa Claus parade
Sure Dolly Parton is famous. But West Niagara celebrity watchers might want autographs from members of Fonthill’s E.L. Crossley Secondary School marching band.
District School Board of Niagara appoints new Chair and Vice Chair
The school board acclaimed Sue Barnett as Chair of the Board and elected Alex Bradnam as Vice-Chair of the Board during its annual meeting.
West Niagara regional councillors join forces to host virtual town hall meeting
Four regional councillors from West Niagara want to connect to residents so they’re hosting a virtual town hall meeting the week before Christmas.
New COVID-19 case confirmed at Port Colborne High School
An individual at Port Colborne High School has tested positive for COVID-19 resulting in the closure of one classroom in the school.
New COVID-19 cases in Ontario unclear due to processing error; Niagara reports 30 new cases
Ontario reported 1,824 new COVID-19 cases today, 14 new deaths.
Niagara Catholic appoints new Chair and Vice Chair
The Niagara Catholic District School Board appointed Larry Huibers as Chair and Dan Moody as Vice-Chair during its Annual Organization Meeting on Dec. 1.