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Scuba diving a life-long hobby for retired teacher

January 20, 2021 by Mike Balsom News

Usually on New Year’s Day Niagara-on-the-Lake resident David Gilchrist gathers with a group of up to 14 other scuba divers to kick off the year with a dive at the Welland Scuba Park. Unfortunately, the current lockdown put an end to any plans he had to venture into the old canal. The retired elementary school teacher was introduced to scuba diving as a student while … [Read more...] about Scuba diving a life-long hobby for retired teacher

Buffalo Bills make run toward first Super Bowl berth since 1994

January 20, 2021 by Mike Balsom Sports

 As the Buffalo Bills make their run toward their first Super Bowl berth in 25 years, one former Niagara-on-the-Lake resident watches with great excitement from his home near Bradenton, Florida, despite having already been there and done that. With 1,101 career points, retired kicker Steve Christie is still the all-time leading scorer in Bills history. He’s been … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills make run toward first Super Bowl berth since 1994

Monet-inspired garden open to the public

January 15, 2021 by Mike Balsom News

Even on a dreary, grey January afternoon, the new garden at Pillar and Post can brighten spirits.  The Local had a chance this week to traverse the landscape with Vintage Hotels vice-president of operations Paul MacIntyre early this week.  “It’s actually laid out like Monet’s garden,” explains MacIntyre. “We went to France to visit the Monet garden, and we … [Read more...] about Monet-inspired garden open to the public

Business looking up and out for Meyers Fruit Farms

January 15, 2021 by Mike Balsom News

In a time when many business owners are experiencing myriad challenges to their livelihoods, forcing some to seriously consider the viability of continuing, it can be refreshing to see a local company pushing on with expansion plans despite the pandemic. Standing at the construction site of Meyers Fruit Farms’ soon-to-be 590,000 square foot greenhouse, about 10 acres under … [Read more...] about Business looking up and out for Meyers Fruit Farms

Local man heads national food bank organization

January 15, 2021 by Mike Balsom News

Eradication of hunger across the country is the ultimate goal for Chris Hatch, CEO of Food Banks Canada. And, since moving to Niagara-on-the-Lake with his wife Karen in November, he is working toward that goal from his home office on John Street.  Food Banks Canada is a national charitable organization that supports a network of 650 provincial associations, affiliate … [Read more...] about Local man heads national food bank organization

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