Regional Public Health wants to make sure of a healthy baby
From left, Karen Seliske, public health nurse and Roxanne Gilbert, family home visitor, work as a team to support client Laura Bloor and her daughter Kori Ann Scott-Bloor as part of the region's healthy babies/healthy children program.
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Province spends $15k on Safety Village
St. Catharines MPP Jim Bradley, with Niagara Regional Police Chief Wendy Southall and John Cunnane, director of Niagara Emergency Services, tells students from St. Kevin Catholic School who were visiting the Niagara Region Children's Safety Village May 2 that the village teaches kids valuable safety lessons.
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History buffs
Courtney MacNiven almost screamed when her name was called for her project, The Battle of Stoney Creek, which advanced her to the provincials in Ottawa.
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History buffs
Matthieu Kim thought it was the original idea, 5-Pin Bowling, that allowed him to advance to provincials in Ottawa.
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History buffs
The day's biggest winner, Phillio Ruggiero, says winning and being able to go to nationals in Victoria, B.C. is "phenomenal."
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A love for Canada's history
Ezra Towes from Jordan Public School in Grade 7 showcased a Cirque de Soleil replica as part of the District School Board of Niagara's fifth annual Historica! Fair. Selected students will go on to showcase their projects at the provincial fair in Ottawa from June 11 to 15.
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SCRAMBLED
SCRAMBLED Andrea Wurster, right, squishes her best friend, Alyssa Kerr, during the Niagara Falls Optimist Club's carnival Sunday. Located on the corner of Dorchester and Morrison, the carnival continues through Mother's Day weekend.
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Snowbirds, CF-18 to perform at Aviation Day in Niagara
The Canadian Snowbirds will be the guests of honour when Niagara Central Airport's "Aviation Day" takes flight on August 27.
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SNAKES FOR SITEL
SNAKES FOR SITEL Seaway Serpentarium volunteers Kris Schlichting, Danya Swynarchuck and curator Kyle O'Grady entertain a crowd of Sitel employees and their families Sunday. The St. Catharines call centre held an employee day at the Welland zoo after hearing of the Serpentarium's struggle to purchase a new facility. About 200 people visited the zoo over the weekend.
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Niagara museums roll out red carpet in May
Haley Crumb, a Grade 9 student from Stoney Creek, stands at the observation deck at the St. Catharines Museum. Niagara museums are hosting events throughout Museum Month.
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Past comes to life at Historica Fair
Alexa Plato, from St. Ann's in St. Catharines, proudly shows off her project, United Empire Loyalists, which earned her a trip to the provincial fair in Ottawa.
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God save the Queen
Kendra Millar of Welland is one of close to 1,000 members of the Niagara branch of the Monarchist League of Canada. She collects memorabilia and books on the monarchy and makes sure people know what the Victoria Day holiday is really all about.
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Beacon rises to alumni's food bank challenge
Students from Beacon Christian Secondary School integrated the school's semi-annual food drive into their the Grade 11 entrepreneurship class. From left Beth Ann Van Slageren, Rebecca Teeuwsen, Dan Langendoen, Peter Bockestyn, Colton Mein, Eddie McGee, Kristin Vanden Boogaard.
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TESTING THE NEW BUCKET
TESTING THE NEW BUCKET Brothers Steven Roberts, age nine, left, and Matthew Roberts, four, try out a new bicycle helmet Matthew won at the second annual free bike safety clinic Saturday, April 26 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. About 20 children registered to have Niagara Regional Police inspect their bicycles for safety and enjoyed draws and a barbecue.
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BECAUSE IT WAS THERE
BECAUSE IT WAS THERE Thorold resident Bryleigh Lauzon, 4, climbs the polar bear statue at Lock 7 during the launch of Thorold's Amazing Trail Adventure Sunday afternoon. The initiative is the product of volunteers who are spearheading the Thorold Murals project. A guide to Thorold's Amazing Trail Adventure, which features 11 stops of interest, will be available at the Lock 7 Information Centre when printing of the 5,000 brochures is complete.
