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Jake Boekestyn learned at an early age that there is always something to repair at the family’s St. Davids farm and greenhouse.  He was also fascinated watching his grandfather frequently use welding equipment to do some of the work around the small engine shop he owned in the Barrie area. So, when at about 13 years old he unearthed an old welding rig at the family’s … [Read more...] about Fascination with welding leads to competition win

Bikes for Farmworkers has sold most of their reconditioned bikes, and is looking for more donations so they can continue to provide bikes to farmworkers still in need of transportation. Founded in 2016, Bikes for Farmworkers, now an outreach project of Gateway Community Church in Virgil, is a volunteer organization that refurbishes donated bikes for hundreds of seasonal … [Read more...] about More bikes needed to repair for farmworkers

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Ambassadors program began this long weekend on Queen Street, offering a friendly welcome to visitors as well as recommendations about what to see and do while in town. The program has changed significantly since it was created in 2020 to share pandemic protocols, such as mask-wearing and physical distancing, with visitors, through a partnership … [Read more...] about Volunteers share love of NOTL and all it offers

The Queen Street Cenotaph, the most recognized landmark in town, will mark its 100th anniversary in June. But it’s showing its age, and needs some work done before the celebrations begin. It was unveiled June 23, 1922 by then lieutenant governor of Ontario, Henry Cockshut, Allan Howse, past president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124, told councillors last week. And … [Read more...] about Legion fundraising to repair 100-year-old cenotaph 

When Doug Ford was in the area last week, Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati appeared at his side, wholeheartedly endorsing him for a second term as premier. He spoke of Ford’s accomplishments, and his promises: he’s committed to getting GO train regularly-scheduled service through to Niagara Falls, he’s agreed to twin the Garden City Skyway, and he’s reaffirmed his commitment … [Read more...] about Doug Ford brings Conservative message to Niagara