NewsNow Podcast

The threat of American tariffs hangs overhead. How is the provincial government preparing to weather this potential economic storm? Mike sits down with MPP Sam Oosterhoff to get the scoop on Queens Park's strategy and how this situation might affect West Niagara. For more on this developing story and other local news, visit newsnowniagara.com. #tariffs #westniagara #niagara #ontario #newsnow

Candidates for Grimsby's Ward 3 debate why they deserve your vote in the upcoming municipal election.

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.

It's official. Teddy's, a true Grimsby institution, will be closing its doors after more than 50 years of operating. In this emotional episode, Mike chats with the restaurant's co-owners Sandy and Teddy Jaskula. Together, the trio revisits old memories, brings the past to life and discuss what turning points lead to the decision.  

As the festive Christmas Season descends on West Niagara, Mike sits down with WLMH Foundation executive director Pam Ellens to talk about the upcoming Trees of Healthy Wishes campaign. The two have a conversation touching on the annual event of gratitude, the Foundation's contribution to the ongoing WLMH rebuild project and a special NewsNow scoop! Be sure to check out the 'Trees of Healthy Wishes...

GBF director of programs, Ashley Marr, joins Mike this episode to discuss this year's Christmas Hamper food drive in Grimsby. Along the way, Ashley explains what her organization needs, how the gathering and packaging process will be COVID-safe, and how Grimsby residents can contribute.

Hometown Hockey is coming to to the Peach King Centre and the Grimsby DIA has something special planned. In this episode, Mike is joined by Shauna Daley of the White Rhino Gift Shop to discuss all the fun events and prizes the organization has in store. For more stories on Hometown Hockey's return to Grimsby, visit wn3.ca .

Local author, Joanne McLaren honours the men of West Lincoln who went off to fight in the Great War with her new book 'Veterans of West Lincoln - WWI.' Through detailed and painstaking research, McLaren gathered the names and records of hundreds of soldiers who came from the three communities that make up modern day West Lincoln to tell their stories and ensure they are never forgotten. In this ep...

This episode is a double-feature as Mike sits down with Town of Lincoln tourism coordinator, Brittany Bazylewski and director of community services, Shannon McKay to discuss big things happening in Lincoln. In the first half of the episode, Brittany explains the Town's new "Benchlands" tourism branding, and its significance towards Lincoln's sense of space, heritage and more. In the second half, S...

The Grimsby Santa Claus Parade is back, and Trevor Ruzylo from the Town's Recreation Dept. has returned to the NewsNow Podcast to dish out all the details. From parade routes to safety measures and more, this episode has everything you'd want to know about the 2021 Santa Claus Parade. Check out the Oct. 21 Edition of NewsNow for more coverage on the Parade. For stories that detail other West Niaga...

Events on the Thirty, the group behind the Thirty Road Market has planned a special event for October. This event, The Spirits Festival, will combine Halloween spookiness with a wide selection of Craft Distilleries & Breweries. There is also an extensive list of live bands that will be performing. In this episode, Mike was joined by event director Nicki Inch who explained all the ins and outs of t...

After two decades of heartbreak, struggle and passion, the people of West Niagara will finally get their new hospital. As the project moves ever closer to the shovels in the ground, the WLMH Foundation is moving quickly to get the final pieces funding needed to get the project over the finish line. Hence the "Take it to the Finish" campaign, which is all about getting the final funding in place fo...

This week Peach Kings co-owner Simon Duong joins Mike on the podcast. Together they talk about the upcoming hockey season, the toll of lost years on players, what will be done for safety at the Peach Kings Centre arena and plans for the team's centennial anniversary. For more stories on the Peach Kings and other topics important to West Niagara, visit us at: https://www.wn3.ca/

In this episode, Mike once again sits down with Niagara West MP Dean Allison, refresh from his re-election earlier in the week. The analyze the election results with data from both West Niagara and the wider country. Afterwards, they discuss Shirley Martin, the former MP and community pillar who passed away last week, remembering her enduring impact on the people of West Niagara. For more on Shirl...

Once again, McNally House Hospice's annual Hike for hospice will be taking place in the Fall. Unlike last year, the hospice event will be taking place in person once more, although those still uncomfortable with larges crowds can choose to participate virtually as with last year. In this episode Mike is joined by McNally House executive director Pamela Blackwood, explains how the event will keep u...

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election. This episode's guest is CHP Candidate Harold Jonker who lays down his positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should send him to Ottawa.

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election. This episode's guest is Green Party Candidate Joanna Kocsis who lays down her positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should send her to Ottawa.

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election. This episode's guest is Liberal Party Candidate Ian Bingham who lays down his positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should send him to Ottawa.

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election. This episode's guest is Conservative Candidate and Niagara West incumbent Dean Allison who lays down his positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should re-elect him.

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election. This episode's guest is NDP Candidate Nameer Rahman who lays down his positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should send him to Ottawa.

The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) will be holding a virtual hearing regarding the Losani development aimed at the former Cole's Florist property in Grimsby. Ron Schroder and Ruxandra Bucataru from the 'SaveMainStreet' resident group joined Mike this episode to explain why their organization will be present at the tribunal meeting to fight this development. They discuss a number of issues ranging fro...

Handling Specialty is a Grimsby-based company that manufacture all sort of custom material handling machines. This means more than just shipping lifts however. As this week's guest, Tom Beach, president of Handling Specialty explains, his company works in a diverse number of fields. This includes entertainment, aerospace and more. On this episode, Beach talks about contract his company has to crea...

Although Summer is already beginning to wane, Niagara tourism is still going strong. For most tourists coming from the GTA area and beyond, Grimsby is the first stop before heading into the rest of the region. That's what makes the Niagara Gateway Information Centre so perfectly placed. The tourism info centre sits right at the entrance to the Niagara Gateway building and exists to help direct vis...

The 7th annual Sessanta Miglia exotic car drive has come and sped off into the sunset for another year. However, 2021 will remain a particularly special year, not only because it's one of the first large events as the Covid Pandemic fades, but also because this year the event raised more than $125,000 for the WLMH. To get a sneak peek under the hood, Mike invited on Sessanta co-founder and yearly...

West Niagara's newest car festival pulls into Grimsby's Southward Park this Labour Day weekend. Motor N' Music will be an event that combines a car show with a music festival and will be full of fun for the whole family. For this episode, Mike invites on Ron Baker, the man behind this new festival as well as other car shows across the Golden Horseshoe to give listeners a peek under the hood of thi...