Tony Baldinelli’s tourism expertise has been recognized by the new leader of the federal Conservative Party, and will be put to good use. Baldinelli, MP for the Niagara Falls riding, which includes Niagara-on-the-Lake and Fort Erie, has been named a member of the shadow cabinet and special advisor on tourism recovery by Erin O’Toole, the recently-elected leader of the … [Read more...] about MP special advisor on tourism recovery
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Grant for new St. Davids swimming pool rejected
A federal/provincial grant that was anticipated to fund a new pool in St. Davids has been rejected. If the Town is going to look at paying for it, it’s likely going to be through the 10-year capital budget, interim CAO Sheldon Randall told councillors at Monday night’s virtual planning meeting. An Aug. 27 information report to council quotes the provincial rejection … [Read more...] about Grant for new St. Davids swimming pool rejected
Arenas open and ready for skaters
Hans Pauls, supervisor of the two Virgil arenas, is happy to see life returning to normal — sort of. The arenas are open, and the ice is in and looking great, ready for the hockey players and skaters whose season came to an abrupt end last March. There will, of course, be many procedures in place to follow provincial and municipal guidelines, says Pauls, but at least there … [Read more...] about Arenas open and ready for skaters
Community centre, cafe will open Monday
The Town is beginning to open more of its facilities for public use, including the community centre, which was closed in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The community centre is set to open Sept. 14. The customer service desk, track and fitness area, and Sweets and Swirls Cafe are all scheduled to open that day. Niagara Nursery School & Child Care … [Read more...] about Community centre, cafe will open Monday