MP Rick Dykstra, Mayor Brian McMullan and The Heatherwood co-owners Judy Freeman and John Hitchcock cut the ribbon on the new luxury retirement residence.
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Survivors guests of honour at annual Relay for Life
Members of the team Pink Christmas Wishes do some stretches before embarking on Relay for Life.
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OUT ON A LIMB
OUT ON A LIMB A snapping turtle crosses a log on the shore of Lake Ontario by Happy Rolf's bird sanctuary Sunday afternoon.
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The last line of defence for Canada
Sabrina D'Angelo, who has just completed Grade 9 at Notre Dame, was recently named to Canada's under-17 women's soccer team.
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KING OF ITALY
KING OF ITALY Julian Basciano is proud of his cape after he was crowned Little Mr. Italia during Thorold's fourth Italia in Festa last weekend. His family was also chosen as Italian family of the year. Julian will participate in various community events throughout the year.
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City, Brock ink deal for performing arts centre
Jack Lightstone, president of Brock University, and St. Catharines Mayor Brian McMullan sign a memorandum of understanding June 20 to explore relocating Brock's School of Fine and Performing Arts to the city's downtown.
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CELEBRATING 225 YEARS
CELEBRATING 225 YEARS The John Butler branch of the United Empire Loyalists unveiled their 10th cemetery plaque Sunday at the Stamford Presbyterian cemetery, coinciding with the church's 225th anniversary. Pictured are United Empire Loyalists Gail Woodruff, Noreen Stapley and Eugene Oatley.
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Horizon Utilities workers' strike stretches into second week
Engineering technician Pete Neumann and lineman George Schachtaschneider were among the employees with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 636 picketing outside Horizon Utilities on Vansickle Road Monday morning.
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TRIKE TYKE
TRIKE TYKE Jaren Martinson pedals away during the St. David's nursery school's annual bike-a-thon recently. Registration for the school is now available. For more information call 905-734-4440.
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Hands off my pizza, politicians: school girl
Pelham student Melinda Leiden, 11, started a petition to keep pizza days at school.
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Frank Long takes a second look at Niagara Falls' sporting history
Frank Long with a copy of his latest book, A Century of Sports in Niagara Falls Book II, which is available at libraries throughout Niagara Falls.
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Bridge over qew puts end to detour for Bruce Trail hikers
Piper Robb Dalgleish leads a procession of members of the Niagara Bruce Trail Club down the new Sand Plant Hill foot bridge June 22. The bridge is located over the QEW near Mountain Road.
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Another gold for Vrbicek
Tim Millard, treasurer of the Ontario Hunter Jumper Association and Barbara Mitchell, Cornerstone Show Director, presented Kati Vrbicek and Rocky with their first-place ribbon after the pair teamed up to win the four-year-old Canadian Jumper Development Series (CJDS) class.
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True, patriot love?
Pelham councillor Sharon Cook poses in front of the Canadian Flag in Pelham Council Chambers. The Town of Pelham is one of three municipal councils in the Niagara region which relies on elected officials to sing the national anthem before every council meeting. Five others use recorded versions of O Canada while five simply get straight down to business.
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PoultryFest has come a long way since its beginning in 2000
This year's PoultryFest celebration will double as West Lincoln's Canada Day party in Smithville. On Saturday, the festival at the Smithville Fairgrounds will feature the local $100-million poultry industry at its finest. From left are: Drumstick, entertainment chair Henry Swierenga, Wishbone, and festival chair Steve Ecker.
