Niagara Predators coach Andrew Whalen is calling them the Swedish Connection. Forwards Jesper Eriksson, Alexander Insulander and Emil Eriksson accounted for seven of the team’s eight goals in a weekend which saw the Preds win two games, improving their record to 5-and-1. That leaves them alone atop the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League’s nine-team south … [Read more...] about Predators two weekend wins leave them in first place
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Fallen workers of Welland Canal featured in museum talk
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum will be welcoming Kathleen Powell, curator of the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canal Centre, to present the next instalment of their Fall Virtual Lecture Series Oct. 20. Her presentation, Triumph and Tragedy: Building the Welland Ship Canal, will delve into some of the personal stories of the 138 fallen workers who lost their lives … [Read more...] about Fallen workers of Welland Canal featured in museum talk
Local musician previews video about friendship
Terry Kozachenko’s latest song, released Tuesday, is a tribute to a friend. But beyond that, it’s also a paean to friendship in general, and a cautionary reminder to the listener to stop putting off what needs to be said until it’s too late to say it. To A Friend premiered this week on Kozachenko’s YouTube channel (Terry K 3TL). The stunning video was shot and produced … [Read more...] about Local musician previews video about friendship
Newcomers Club hosting Welcome Back event
The Newcomers Club is hoping to welcome new members this fall, knowing there are likely many women who have moved to town during the pandemic, and have been unable to get out, meet people and learn about their community. As difficult as it has been for those new to town, it’s also been a challenge for the social club, which usually has many groups and opportunities to meet, … [Read more...] about Newcomers Club hosting Welcome Back event
Bike donations needed for returning farmworkers
As many of the offshore workers in Niagara-on-the-Lake move on to apple farms, or head home, the volunteers who have been refurbishing and repairing bikes for them are shifting gears themselves, already looking ahead to next year. Bikes for Farmworkers, with its workshop in the basement of the former Virgil School, is winding down operations for this season and looking ahead … [Read more...] about Bike donations needed for returning farmworkers
