1+ week, 2+ day ago   (390+ words) The program launched on July 2 runs to the end of October; roughly 2,300 Lincoln residents obtained permits from the town to park for free. Matt Bruder, Lincoln’s director of planning and development, said the town received $15,000 in parking revenue from Charles…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (587+ words) Niagara beekeepers are celebrating their best year in 24 years — despite the bee population collapsing. George Scott, executive director of Niagara Bee Group, with some of his hives. Ideal summer weather and and a long streak of rain-free days have given…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (590+ words) Metroland Media partners with Do Some Good to let Niagara non-profits, charities and volunteer groups publish their stories straight to NiagaraThisWeek.com readers. Food4Kids Niagara provides healthy food to elementary school students who have little or no access to food during…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (572+ words) Grants totalling $104,600 from Ontario Trillium Foundation result in much needed kitchen renovations and IT upgrades for the Port Colborne-based non-profit. Kris Elliott, director of information technology at Community Living Port Colborne-Wainfleet, grabs a plate and napkin before selecting a freshly…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (565+ words) While this year’s crop survived, farmers are concerned about the future of tender fruit, especially the health of trees, after this summer’s torrential rains. Niagara tender fruit farmers say that while crops survived in the immediate aftermath of this summer’s…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (406+ words) The Hunter Road warehouse will supply parts to more than 400 body shops in Ontario. John Molnar, left, general manager of APT Auto Parts in Grimsby, with his father John Molnar Sr. and company CEO John Abu-Ata, in the company’s new…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (559+ words) F3 Network is installing the fibre optic infrastructure on behalf of the telecommunications firm, with most work taking place along Geneva Street. F3 Networks Canada Inc. is installing fibre optic infrastructure along Geneva Street in St. Catharines. Vehicle traffic may be slow…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (507+ words) BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Jeep and Ram recalls were reported by Transport Canada between Aug. 15 and 21. Transport Canada recalled several makes and models of vehicles due to various safety concerns. Several automakers issued safety recalls this week on vehicles sold…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (895+ words) Columbia House still exists primarily as a mail-order DVD service in the U.S., but Canadians may remember it as the company that once offered up to 12 DVDs for a penny, with an obligation to purchase additional units at much higher list…...