Videos

Since October, Niagara Region residents and businesses have recycled and composted more and they've sent less garbage to landfills. Mike Balsom files this report.

Niagara Furniture Bank is holding a virtual Sleep for Equality Sleep-a-thon on May 15th. Mike Balsom spoke with Matt Cuthbert, Executive Director at the NFB about this unique fundraiser.

Niagara College has a bunch of Virtual Earth Day Themed activities this week. Mike Balsom spoke to Amber Schmucker, Sustainability Program & Outreach Coordinator at the College, about the events.

Monica Dufault, Artistic Director for Carousel Players joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to promote their upcoming Virtual Production called "Happy Birthday to Me." Monica also wrote the screenplay.

COVID-19 has hit the Wedding Industry hard to say the least. The recent provincial lock-down has put more restrictions on hosting a wedding ceremony over the next couple of months. Cathy Davis, a wedding officiant speaks to Mike Balsom on Zoom about her struggles over the past year.

Dr. Johan Viljoen, Chief of Staff for Niagara Health joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to discuss postponing surgeries due to the increased demand on critical care capacity.

Sarah Pritula from Community Crew joined Mike Balsom to talk about the challenges of feeding Niagara school kids during the pandemic and their upcoming Night of Miracles Gala.

Todd Green spent some time with Mike Balsom recently discussing an April 24th music trivia event that will support Tomorrow's Voices.

Border restrictions have impacted many Niagara families that have members residing in the United States. Those impacted gathered recently at Mather Arch in Fort Erie for a peaceful demonstration.

This segment of Niagara Roots features Tanya Memme, a former Miss Niagara and Miss World Canada who has spent over 20 years on Television in the U.S. and Canada! She's currently hosting "Sell This House" on A & E every Saturday morning at 11am. She joins Mark Wikobrado on Zoom from her home in Los Angeles to talk about filming during COVID and her memories of growing up in the Niagara Region.

Sean Keays, CEO of Foyer Richelieu in Welland talks about the 2 million dollar investment from the Federal Government that will go towards a new community and cultural centre. Mike Balsom brings you this report.

Beechwood Doughnuts continues to satisfy a large customer base throughout the pandemic. Tayler Book joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to discuss how online ordering has helped the business stay afloat during these tough times.