The latest stories from Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln & Winona.
There were zero surprises at Monday’s special council meeting – called to deal with findings submitted in two letters from the office of Ombudsman Ontario which were tabled at the April 18 regular Grimsby council meeting. ...
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Deuces were wild at Monday night’s Grimsby council meeting called to review Ombudsman Ontario office reports deferred from April 18’s meeting. There were two reports on the table. There were ...
As far as Grimsby council meetings go, Monday was pretty soft. There were a couple of dust-ups but nothing few “Points of Order” couldn’t clear up. Funny side note…I was talking with someone last week who did ta ...
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé did not have enough concern with complaints escalated to his office by five members of Grimsby council to merit a “formal investigation” regarding some council members ...
After a two-year hiatus, Grimsby firefighters are rebooting their annual Boot Drive. On Saturday, April 16, firefighters will be set up at Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, Food Basics, RONA, Real Canadian SuperStore, Shoppers Drug Mar ...
Well, we know one person who won’t be running for election or re-election in Town of Grimsby’s municipal election extravaganza this fall – Dorothy Bothwell. If you ask 100 people – of the two councillors who sold their ...
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow During a term of council which has been filled with curve balls, unpredictable behaviour and unprecedented upset, another unexpected item was dropped Monday night by Coun. Dorothy Bothwell. “It ...
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow New jobs are precious to any community but when they also come with a highly respected business and a significant new build, it’s even better. Highland Packers’ new 20,000 sq ft manufacturing plant ...
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow After a COVID-induced hiatus, the popular Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Politicians’ Breakfast returned last week to a full house. About 100 attendees turned out at the Ramada Beacon Harbo ...
Advertising Feature As the Easter season approaches ever closer, Village Studio is once again gearing up for it’s annual bunny portrait promotion. Studio owner Bryan Macaulay has been booking photos of children with live bunnies ...
In this episode, Niagara Regional councilor and NPCA member Rob Foster joins Mikes to discuss the future of the NPCA post-COVID, the future of development in the region and a number of other topics. ...
NewsNow Hat Trick Hockey Standings as of March 13, 2022 Week Eighteen 1 Lewis, Cathy 1137 2 Carey, Bryson 1134 3 Reid, Wally 1112 4 Havens, Robert 1108 5 Davies, Melissa 1107 6 Lecinski, Gene 1106 7 Kucharuk, Sylvia 1105 8 Heinen, ...
Sometimes, one just has to accept a gift, say thanks, and move along, even when there is no realization as to how such a gift found its way to the door. For my money, that is what Town of Lincoln should be thinking after it ...
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow After years of talk, speculation and lobbying, Town of Lincoln is officially in the game…the GO Transit game that is. Lincoln officials have been working for years to get on the map when it comes ...
Long-time heritage advocate and volunteer Bill Thompson has been honoured with the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement. Thompson received the award at the virtual presentation on Thursday, Feb. ...
After a successful experiment in Summer 2021, Grimsby’s Downtown Improvement Area board is rebooting its Comedy Night in Grimsby series. Last summer, the series operated in Coronation Park each Wednesday evening in the summer. T ...
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare (EDIH) has been selected as contractor of choice to rebuild West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)made the an ...
While merchants in Grimsby On The Lake have had a litany of issues with on-street parking, problems have also spanned condo properties as well. Problems with customer parking being marked as “visitor” parking, spots spr ...
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow The parking chickens are coming home to roost in Grimsby’s Winston Road neighbourhood, according to several business owners. Problems were evident when businesses in the area opened their respe ...
The invitation is out for everyone – men, women, and children of all ages – to join the 2022 World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 4. The theme for 2022 is “I Know the Plans I Have for You” (Jeremiah 29:11). ...