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River Lions announce final 2021 roster

The Niagara River Lions announced today the final 12-man roster for the 2021 Canadian Elite Basketball League season. Trae Bell Haynes, who is currently with the Senior Men’s National Team and Phil Scrubb, who is finishing his season in France, are both expected to eventually be added to the roster. The opening day roster includes […]

Welland Jackfish announce schedule

The Welland Jackfish announced an updated schedule for the 2021 Intercounty Baseball League season. The home opener for the Jackfish will take place Thursday, July 8 against the Hamilton Cardinals with the regular-season finale scheduled for Sunday, September 5th in Hamilton. The COVID-19 shortened regular-season schedule will be comprised of 30 games this season. Home […]

The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, June 22

St. Catharines will need to spend $15 million over the next 10 years upgrading its basketball courts, tennis courts and playgrounds or will need to close up to 87 facilities. The current level of funding for courts and playgrounds is not sufficient and some facilities are now in a state of disrepair. (St. Catharines Standard) […]

DSBN Trustees pass $523 million budget

District School Board of Niagara Trustees have passed the DSBN’s 2021/2022 budget totaling $522,650,999 – $22 million higher than the budget for the 2020/2021 school year. The average cost of education per student is expected to be $12,686 – a growth of 1.2 per cent, or $152 per student from 2020/2021. The budget for the next school […]

IceDogs sign first goalie selected in the 2021 Priority Selection

The Niagara IceDogs announced today that 2021 OHL Priority Selection 23rd overall pick Joey Costanzo has signed a Standard Player Agreement, committing to the team. The 6’1″ goaltender played the past two seasons with the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s (GTHL) Toronto Marlboros AAA. Costanzo is regarded as one of the top 2005-born goaltenders who were available […]