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Meet the 3 candidates running to represent Lincoln’s Ward 2
As Lincoln residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked Ward 2 council candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. Who is running for Lincoln council in Ward 2? Tony Brunet is seeking re-election in Lincoln’s Ward 2. Occupation Retired. Previous political experience Third-term councillor (2014-26) Ward 2 Town of Lincoln.
Meet the 4 candidates running to be mayor of Grimsby
As Grimsby residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked the mayoral candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. Who is running for mayor in Grimsby? Veronica Charrois is one of four candidates running to be mayor of Grimsby in 2026 Occupation Secondary school teacher (on call). Previous political experience Ward 3 councillor, Town of Grimsby (2022-26).
Meet the 4 people running to represent Lincoln’s Ward 1
As Lincoln residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked Ward 1 council candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. YOU’VE BEEN SELECTED. ONLY $1 FOR 6 MONTHS Election Sale Who is running for Lincoln council in Ward 1? Canaan El-Hassan is running for Lincoln council in Ward 1. Occupation Political science student at Brock University.
Meet the candidates running for town council in West Lincoln this month
This month, West Lincoln residents hit the polls to elect councillors in three wards. We sent each of the candidates the same brief questionnaire about their backgrounds, why they are running and what issues they want to tackle. Here’s what they said. West Lincoln Mayor Cheryl Ganann and Ward 3 counsellors Greg Maychak and William Reilly were all acclaimed.
Meet the candidates running to be Lincoln’s next mayor
This month, Lincoln residents are heading to the polls to elect a new mayor. We sent each of the candidates the same brief questionnaire about their backgrounds, why they are running and what issues they want to tackle. Here’s what they said. Mayoral candidates in Lincoln Greg Reimer is running for mayor in Lincoln.
Get to know West Lincoln’s Ward 2 candidates. What is their vision for the township? Original
As West Lincoln residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked Ward 2 council candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. Candidates Marlene Bergsma, incumbent Joann Chechalk and Gord MacCharles did not reply by deadline. Who is running for Ward 2 council? West Lincoln Ward 2 candidate Edward Dunn.
Get to know West Lincoln’s Ward 2 candidates. What is their vision for the township?
As West Lincoln residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked Ward 2 council candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. Candidates Marlene Bergsma, incumbent Joann Chechalk and Gord MacCharles did not reply by deadline. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Inside Canada's high-stakes pigeon racing world, a sport on life support Who is running for Ward 2 council?
Get to know West Lincoln’s Ward 2 candidates. What is their vision for the township?
As West Lincoln residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked Ward 2 council candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. Candidates Marlene Bergsma, incumbent Joann Chechalk and Gord MacCharles did not reply by deadline. Who is running for Ward 2 council? West Lincoln Ward 2 candidate Edward Dunn.
Get to know West Lincoln’s Ward 1 candidates. What is their vision for the town?
As West Lincoln residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked Ward 1 council candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. Who is running for Ward 1 council? West Lincoln Ward 1 candidate Danny Bilan. Occupation Municipal worker. Previous political experience No answer. Community work Tree planting for municipality. Why are you running?
Get to know West Lincoln’s Ward 1 candidates. What is their vision for the town?
As West Lincoln residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked Ward 1 council candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. Who is running for Ward 1 council? West Lincoln Ward 1 candidate Danny Bilan. Occupation Municipal worker. Previous political experience No answer. Community work Tree planting for municipality. Why are you running?
Get to know West Lincoln’s Ward 1 candidates. What is their vision for the town?
As West Lincoln residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked Ward 1 council candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. Who is running for Ward 1 council? West Lincoln Ward 1 candidate Danny Bilan. Occupation Municipal worker. Previous political experience No answer. Community work Tree planting for municipality. Why are you running?
Get to know West Lincoln’s Ward 1 candidates. What is their vision for the town?
As West Lincoln residents prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, Niagara This Week asked Ward 1 council candidates to share their priorities and vision for the community. Arranged in alphabetical order, the following responses are in the candidates’ own words. Who is running for Ward 1 council? West Lincoln Ward 1 candidate Danny Bilan. Occupation Municipal worker. Previous political experience No answer. Community work Tree planting for municipality. Why are you running?
Lincoln’s 3 mayoral candidates clash on flooding, growth and strong-mayor powers at debate
Flooding, managing growth and strong-mayor powers were among the matters discussed Tuesday night by the three candidates vying to become the next mayor of Lincoln. About 250 people attended the 90-minute question and answer session for Cheryl Keddy-Scott, Grieg Reimer and Adam Russell at West Niagara Secondary School. Keddy-Scott is a former District School Board of Niagara trustee and CEO of Village of Hope Niagara while Reimer and Russell are town council members.
Longer Sleep May Be Linked to a Higher Risk of Kidney Disease in People with Type 2 Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who sleep longer may have an increased risk of developing or worsening existing diabetic kidney disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious kidney condition caused by long-term damage from type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is among the most prevalent and severe complications of diabetes, affecting approximately 30% to 40% of people with the condition.
How west Niagara municipalities are securing online votes for Oct. 26 Original
West Niagara municipalities are deploying rigorous security testing and third-party audits to protect voters in the Oct. 26 elections. Online voting for the municipal election in west Niagara features a variety of security measures. “We don’t simply turn the system on and assume it works,” said Julie Kirkelos, clerk and director, legislative/enterprise/information services in Lincoln.
Lincoln voters head to the polls under ward map changed for first time in 50 years
Lincoln voters are looking at a revamped ward system for the Oct. 26 municipal elections. With the aid of a consulting firm, town staff have redrawn the electoral map after council last year voted to reduce its size from nine to seven members — including the mayor — and shrink from four wards to three. There are two councillors elected per ward and the mayor is elected at large.
Lincoln voters head to the polls under ward map changed for first time in 50 years
Lincoln voters are looking at a revamped ward system for the Oct. 26 municipal elections. With the aid of a consulting firm, town staff have redrawn the electoral map after council last year voted to reduce its size from nine to seven members — including the mayor — and shrink from four wards to three. There are two councillors elected per ward and the mayor is elected at large.
Lincoln voters head to the polls under ward map changed for first time in 50 years
Lincoln voters are looking at a revamped ward system for the Oct. 26 municipal elections. With the aid of a consulting firm, town staff have redrawn the electoral map after council last year voted to reduce its size from nine to seven members — including the mayor — and shrink from four wards to three. There are two councillors elected per ward and the mayor is elected at large.
Grimsby mayoral candidates agree taxes are too high but differ sharply on how to rein in the regional levy before Oct. 26 vote Original
Grimsby residents had an opportunity Saturday to ask questions of the candidates running for town council in the Oct. 26 municipal elections. Niagara This Week dropped by the event with some questions for the four mayoral candidates. Here are the responses from Mayor Jeff Jordan, Grimsby regional Coun. Michelle Seaborn, Ward 3 Coun. Veronica Charrois and businessperson Simon Duong. Why should Grimsby residents vote for you? Jordan “My experience and my history in town have made me a wise choice.
Grimsby mayoral candidates agree taxes are too high but differ sharply on how to rein in the regional levy before Oct. 26 vote
Grimsby residents had an opportunity Saturday to ask questions of the candidates running for town council in the Oct. 26 municipal elections. Niagara This Week dropped by the event with some questions for the four mayoral candidates. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Discover St. Nicholas Street: Toronto's hidden culinary gem Here are the responses from Mayor Jeff Jordan, Grimsby regional Coun. Michelle Seaborn, Ward 3 Coun. Veronica Charrois and businessperson Simon Duong.
Grimsby mayoral candidates agree taxes are too high but differ sharply on how to rein in the regional levy before Oct. 26 vote
Grimsby residents had an opportunity Saturday to ask questions of the candidates running for town council in the Oct. 26 municipal elections. Niagara This Week dropped by the event with some questions for the four mayoral candidates. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Discover St. Nicholas Street: Toronto's hidden culinary gem Here are the responses from Mayor Jeff Jordan, Grimsby regional Coun. Michelle Seaborn, Ward 3 Coun. Veronica Charrois and businessperson Simon Duong.
600 trees and shrubs planted at St. Catharines’ Glengarry Park as city works toward 25% canopy coverage goal by 2030 Original
Ishag Yagoub says he loves digging in the dirt. The St. Catharines resident was among more than 40 volunteers who spent three hours under sunny skies planting trees and shrubs at Glengarry Park on Saturday morning as part of the TD Tree Days initiative. “It’s so fun,” said Yagoub, who is with the local environmental group Links for Greener Learning. “I get personal satisfaction doing this.” Yagoub said he was hoping to plant 55 trees during the outing.
600 trees and shrubs planted at St. Catharines’ Glengarry Park as city works toward 25% canopy coverage goal by 2030
Ishag Yagoub says he loves digging in the dirt. The St. Catharines resident was among more than 40 volunteers who spent three hours under sunny skies planting trees and shrubs at Glengarry Park on Saturday morning as part of the TD Tree Days initiative. “It’s so fun,” said Yagoub, who is with the local environmental group Links for Greener Learning. “I get personal satisfaction doing this.” Yagoub said he was hoping to plant 55 trees during the outing.
Grimsby’s Niagara Gateway Tourism Centre marks 25 years as four-million-visitor-a-year gateway to the region
It has been welcoming visitors to Niagara for a quarter century. It officially opened on Sept. 15, 2001. Belinda Anderson, president of the not-for-profit centre, said the busy facility with 11 eateries and other tenants, sees at least four million visitors a year. “It’s probably higher,” said Anderson who noted those numbers are based on monthly sales receipts from the tenants and do not include people who pop in to pick up information at the visitor kiosk or use the bathroom.
It’s a gateway to Niagara and it’s been greeting visitors for a quarter century
It has been welcoming visitors to Niagara for a quarter-century. It officially opened on Sept. 15, 2001. Belinda Anderson, president of the not-for-profit centre, said the busy facility with 11 eateries and other tenants sees at least four million visitors a year. “It’s probably higher,” said Anderson, who noted those numbers are based on monthly sales receipts from the tenants and do not include people who pop in to pick up information at the visitor kiosk or use restrooms.
70 vendors, the world’s largest caesar bar and free parking: SIP Niagara festival hits Charles Daley Park this weekend Original
Unlike the last three months, parking will be free at Charles Daley Park in Jordan this weekend for the fifth annual SIP Niagara festival. “To support the event and bring people to the Niagara Benchlands, we are bagging the meters for the two-day SIP event,” said Paul DiIanni, Lincoln’s economic development and communications director. “They aren’t paying the town for parking.” In July, the town introduced paid parking at the park and local residents could apply for exemptions.
From amusement park to residential neighbourhood: Prudhomme’s Landing set to welcome first homeowners by December Original
The first residents of the new Prudhomme’s Landing in Lincoln are expected to settle into their homes by the end of the year. The community is rising on the former amusement park site on North Service Road just east of Victoria Avenue North. “We’re going to have our first set of homeowners moving in between November and December,” said Kelly Anderson, sales and marketing director for Thorold-based developer and builder Silvergate Homes.
Grimsby voters won’t get a mayoral debate as three of four candidates fail to confirm for YourTV Niagara forum Original
Thursday’s debate between the four Grimsby mayoralty hopefuls at YourTV Niagara in Niagara Falls has been cancelled due to a lack of participation by the candidates. “We had one candidate confirm, we had one candidate who essentially declined. They said there was a lot going on,” said Darren Sawyer, manger of programming and community relations at YourTV Niagara. “We had two people who didn’t respond.” Incumbent Jeff Jordan, Ward 3 Coun. Veronica Charrois, regional Coun.
From Easter Seals to Lifeline to Rose Cottage: Rotary Club of Grimsby celebrates 50 years of community service
That philosophy is what attracted charter members Bob Martin and Alan Goddard to the then-new Rotary Club of Grimsby more than 50 years ago. “I was very lucky to be there,” said the 75-year-old Martin, who added he was only 26 when the club launched and learned a lot from the older businesspeople who were part of the club.
High-traffic Smithville, Beamsville roads to fully reopen by December after months of construction Original
The drive into Smithville from the west on Regional Road 20 and along King Street between Greenlane and Lincoln avenues in Beamsville should be a lot smoother in about 10 weeks. Carolyn Rodgers, manager of capital projects, transportation and engineering at the Niagara Region, said the work that has seen the two roadways ripped up, traffic snarled and reduced to one lane, should be completed and the roads repaved by early to mid-December. That’s provided the weather co-operates.
High-traffic Smithville, Beamsville roads to fully reopen by December after months of construction
The drive into Smithville from the west on Regional Road 20 and along King Street between Greenlane and Lincoln avenues in Beamsville should be a lot smoother in about 10 weeks. Carolyn Rodgers, manager of capital projects, transportation and engineering at the Niagara Region, said the work that has seen the two roadways ripped up, traffic snarled and reduced to one lane, should be completed and the roads repaved by early to mid-December. That’s provided the weather co-operates.
High-traffic Smithville, Beamsville roads to fully reopen by December after months of construction
The drive into Smithville from the west on Regional Road 20 and along King Street between Greenlane and Lincoln avenues in Beamsville should be a lot smoother in about 10 weeks. Carolyn Rodgers, manager of capital projects, transportation and engineering at the Niagara Region, said the work that has seen the two roadways ripped up, traffic snarled and reduced to one lane, should be completed and the roads repaved by early to mid-December. That’s provided the weather co-operates.
High-traffic Smithville, Beamsville roads to fully reopen by December after months of construction
The drive into Smithville from the west on Regional Road 20 and along King Street between Greenlane and Lincoln avenues in Beamsville should be a lot smoother in about 10 weeks. Carolyn Rodgers, manager of capital projects, transportation and engineering at the Niagara Region, said the work that has seen the two roadways ripped up, traffic snarled and reduced to one lane, should be completed and the roads repaved by early to mid-December. That’s provided the weather co-operates.
Gather around the fire: Indigenous storytelling event returns to Ball’s Falls this weekend Original
This theme of this year’s event, which takes place 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, is “stories by the fire.” “Come out and have an experience on the land, under the stars, learning from Indigenous community members, story tellers, knowledge keepers, artists, performers and musicians,” said Alicia Powell, manager of conservation area programs and services at the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.
From borrowed boots to fire chief: Greg Hudson retires after 38 years and 10,000 calls with Lincoln’s fire department Original
Greg Hudson figures he has responded to about 10,000 calls over the past 38 years with Lincoln’s volunteer fire department, including the past 15 years as fire chief. “It has been an interesting journey,” said Hudson, who recently turned 65 and will be retiring on Sept. 30. “There’s been some very good times and the other side of that is I’ve seen real tragedies.” Hudson said he joined the fire department almost by accident.
Fling off King returns to Beamsville with free family activities and some familiar friends Original
The back parking lot of the Fleming Centre in Beamsville will be packed with activities and entertainment for all ages Saturday as the Fling off King returns.
60th annual Harvest Pioneer Day brings blacksmiths, broom makers and cannon fire to Lincoln museum
“It’s a beloved community event,” said Olivia Rozema, senior curator at the Main Street centre; She’s expecting 2,000 people to attend the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. event. “It kind of kicks off the fall season.” Rozema said the event will feature vendors, food, music, artisans and historical demonstrations. “This year you’ll see blacksmiths and basket weavers, broom makers and we have cannons being fired.” She said the popular apple fritters made by volunteers at the Jordan Station United Church are back.
60th annual Harvest Pioneer Day brings blacksmiths, broom makers and cannon fire to Lincoln museum
“It’s a beloved community event,” said Olivia Rozema, senior curator at the Main Street centre; She’s expecting 2,000 people to attend the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. event. “It kind of kicks off the fall season.” Rozema said the event will feature vendors, food, music, artisans and historical demonstrations. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Who’s downloading photos of your kid at dance competitions?
60th annual Harvest Pioneer Day brings blacksmiths, broom makers and cannon fire to Lincoln museum
“It’s a beloved community event,” said Olivia Rozema, senior curator at the Main Street centre; She’s expecting 2,000 people to attend the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. event. “It kind of kicks off the fall season.” Rozema said the event will feature vendors, food, music, artisans and historical demonstrations. “This year you’ll see blacksmiths and basket weavers, broom makers and we have cannons being fired.” She said the popular apple fritters made by volunteers at the Jordan Station United Church are back.
Endocrine Society Honors Endocrinology Field’s Leaders with 2027 Laureate Awards
The Endocrine Society today announced it has chosen 13 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2027 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field. Endocrinologists are scientists and medical doctors who specialize in unraveling the mysteries of hormone disorders to care for patients and treat diseases.
Emptiest warehouse in 10 years: Lincoln food bank urges residents to leave food on doorstep Saturday for annual Lions drive
The demand for food bank services continues to grow in Lincoln. “In 10 years, I’ve never seen the warehouse as empty as it is,” said Lynda O’Donnell, director of community engagement at Community Care of West Niagara (CCWN) where the busy Beamsville food bank is feeding about 400 households a month.
Emptiest warehouse in 10 years: Lincoln food bank urges residents to leave food on doorstep Saturday for annual Lions drive
The demand for food bank services continues to grow in Lincoln. “In 10 years, I’ve never seen the warehouse as empty as it is,” said Lynda O’Donnell, director of community engagement at Community Care of West Niagara (CCWN) where the busy Beamsville food bank is feeding about 400 households a month.
Emptiest warehouse in 10 years: Lincoln food bank urges residents to leave food on doorstep Saturday for annual Lions drive
The demand for food bank services continues to grow in Lincoln. “In 10 years, I’ve never seen the warehouse as empty as it is,” said Lynda O’Donnell, director of community engagement at Community Care of West Niagara (CCWN) where the busy Beamsville food bank is feeding about 400 households a month.
Emptiest warehouse in 10 years: Lincoln food bank urges residents to leave food on doorstep Saturday for annual Lions drive
The demand for food bank services continues to grow in Lincoln. “In 10 years, I’ve never seen the warehouse as empty as it is,” said Lynda O’Donnell, director of community engagement at Community Care of West Niagara (CCWN) where the busy Beamsville food bank is feeding about 400 households a month.
Opening of Grimsby’s new $19M McNally House Hospice delayed Original
Weather, forest fire smoke and supply chain issues have pushed the opening of Grimsby’s new $19-million McNally House Hospice from October to March 2027. Despite these challenges, McNally House Hospice executive director Pamela Blackwood remains confident in the project’s direction. “Delays are delays and I’d rather them get it right than rush it,” she said. Construction is about 80 per cent complete.
Grimsby hospice opening delayed to March 2027 as construction reaches 80 per cent
Weather, forest fire smoke and supply chain issues have pushed the opening of Grimsby’s new $19-million McNally House Hospice from October to March 2027. Despite these challenges, McNally House Hospice executive director Pamela Blackwood remains confident in the project’s direction. “Delays are delays and I’d rather them get it right than rush it,” she said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Who’s downloading photos of your kid at dance competitions? Construction is about 80 per cent complete.
Grimsby hospice opening delayed to March 2027 as construction reaches 80 per cent
Weather, forest fire smoke and supply chain issues have pushed the opening of Grimsby’s new $19-million McNally House Hospice from October to March 2027. Despite these challenges, McNally House Hospice executive director Pamela Blackwood remains confident in the project’s direction. “Delays are delays and I’d rather them get it right than rush it,” she said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Who’s downloading photos of your kid at dance competitions? Construction is about 80 per cent complete.
NIH launches $21 million initiative to improve understanding of sex-specific hormonal biology
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is awarding $21 million to launch a research program aimed at spurring the development of computer-based methods that model and simulate the self-regulating processes of human hormones, known as hormone homeostasis. Hormone activity varies widely, resulting in differences in how men and women react to drug therapy, including varying outcomes to dosing, treatment response, and drug toxicity.
Grimsby refrigeration company makes $8M move to South Service Road, eyes Halifax and Winnipeg expansion Original
In fact, it’s pretty hot. In mid-May the company began moving staff and equipment from its leased space on Woolverton Road to the former NRB building and warehouse on a nearly one-hectare site the company purchased and renovated on South Service Road. near Christie Street. Major Refrigeration co-owner Marty Hicks said it was an $8-million investment. “Business is fantastic,” said Hicks, who with Jordan Hughes started the business in 2012.
Free seniors fair in Smithville offers health info, brain assessments and advice on staying at home longer
The free event is Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “It is about giving information to older adults in our community so that they can make informed choices and, hopefully, stay in their homes or (help) people navigate to long-term care,” said Cori Dodds, recreation and wellness programmer for Township of West Lincoln. She said a marketplace featuring more than 50 booths will be set up in the gymnasium.
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