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Niagara Parks Power Station landmark attraction opens Friday
Beginning on Friday, the historic former hydroelectric power plant in Niagara Falls will open to the public. Through repurposed artifacts, interactive exhibits and interpretive installations, guests will learn first-hand how this hydropower pioneer harnessed the power of Niagara Falls to generate electricity. The attraction will have daytime guided and self-guided tours daily from July 30 […]
The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, July 27
Police are trying to track down a woman who approached a 3 year old boy on Saturday, July 24th at Sunset Beach in St. Catharines. (610 CKTB) Ontario will have different rules for unvaccinated students this coming school year. Fully immunized students and staff would face minimal interruption from work or school if they come […]
Forrest named interim coach of Brock men’s hockey team
With the opportunity to head back to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Marty Williamson is stepping down as head coach of the Brock men’s hockey team. The Barrie Colts announced today that Williamson has accepted a new role as the OHL team’s head coach and general manager. He will, however, remain affiliated with Brock University […]
Welland Jackfish announce make-up date
The Welland Jackfish have announced the make-up date from the Saturday, July 17 rainout against the Barrie Baycats. The game will be made up on Friday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m.
River Lions add players
The Niagara River Lions have added two new players this week. On Monday, the River Lions signed Jaylon Tate, a 6’3” guard from Chicago, Illinois. Tate played in Niagara in 2017 and earned NBL Canada Rookie of the Year honours. Today, the River Lions signed Thomas (Tommy) Scrubb, who is a 6’6 forward from Richmond, […]
North is Freedom: The Legacy of the Underground Railroad opens Aug. 1
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is set to welcome guests to a new photographic journey that will highlight the families of Freedom Seekers who fled to the northern end of the Underground Railroad. North is Freedom: The Legacy of the Underground Railroad will open on Sunday, Aug. 1 and will be available until […]