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Vaccinations for educators, closing schools both good decisions

April 14, 2021 by Mike Balsom Opinion

With the third wave of the pandemic pushing COVID-19 numbers higher than ever before, it’s now more important than ever that people get vaccinated to control the spread.  I couldn’t be happier to be receiving my Pfizer vaccination this week at the Seymour-Hannah Sports Centre in St. Catharines.  Along with thousands working in education for both Niagara school … [Read more...] about Vaccinations for educators, closing schools both good decisions

Local guys ready to make music — again

April 14, 2021 by Mike Balsom Culture

Locals of a certain age may remember a rock and roll band named Aspen Snow. Formed in 1973 shortly after the members graduated from Niagara District Secondary School, they played a few gigs at local church halls, then graduated to the bar circuit, playing at a number of haunts that no longer exist: the American Tavern, the Riverside Hotel and the Anchorage. Their set list … [Read more...] about Local guys ready to make music — again

Members of local Ferrari Club planning summer events

April 7, 2021 by Mike Balsom News

The members of the brand new Niagara Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America (FCA) are excited to begin planning their own events in the region this summer. The local chapter is the brainchild of Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Lindsay Gillespie, who moved to town 10 years ago when he retired from a career as a music industry executive.  The Ferrari Club of America, … [Read more...] about Members of local Ferrari Club planning summer events

Bravo Niagara! launching second virtual Amplified Series

April 7, 2021 by Mike Balsom Culture

Heading into their second season offering an online version of their usual jazz, classical and world music fare, Bravo Niagara! Festival seems to have things figured out.  This month, their Amplified Series, which debuted in 2020, kicks off with a performance from Juno Award-winning flamenco-style guitarist Jesse Cook. It’s the first of six shows that form Bravo … [Read more...] about Bravo Niagara! launching second virtual Amplified Series

Love and ice wine filmed at Peller Estates

March 31, 2021 by Mike Balsom Culture

Though they were blocked from shooting scenes on Queen Street this week, a Toronto-based crew of about 45 technicians, builders, caterers and actors spent four days filming a new movie at Peller Estates. Beginning on a warm spring day last Wednesday, the winery was transformed into a wintry Hudson Valley, New York fictional destination named Hollingbrook Vineyard.  A … [Read more...] about Love and ice wine filmed at Peller Estates

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