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From Page 1 some mayors and the Premier and Minister, after that announcement.
While the topic was regional governance, Oosterhoff reiterated the government’s stance that any changes to come should be locally generated.
“The general topic of conversation was concerns about inefficiencies in municipal planning and services, and governance challenges across the Region of Niagara,” said Oosterhoff.
“As the Premier has said publicly multiple times, there are more municipal politicians - 126 - in Niagara than there are MPPs in the entire Province of Ontario.”
Oosterhoff added that the meeting did not have a goal other than to review current issues.
“The conversation was broad and did not come to any conclusions or decisions, however, I believe it is fair to say that the concerns which are often raised about the duplication and inefficiencies in Niagara
were heard,” said Oosterhoff.
“The Premier was clear that any plan that would be considered by the province for potential changes would have to be brought forward from folks in Niagara.”
For Easton, who was invited to attend as a representative for municipalities outside the big three - St. Catharines, Niagara Fall and Welland - it was an opportunity to talk about several sticking points.
“The conversation covered a range of topics and was part of ongoing discussions around infrastructure, housing, local planning, general governance, and service delivery across Niagara,” said Easton.
“I regularly participate in discussions that may influence the region and its communities and was happy to speak with the provincial government.”
“It was a general and productive discussion. There is consistent interest in exploring ways to best serve Niagara residents and strengthen local governance and service delivery.
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Wolfgang Glaser, 72, of Grimsby is still missing. He was last seen leaving a bar in downtown Grimsby on June 21, 2025, at about 7 p.m. His vehicle was seen about 10 minutes later near the Grimsby Gateway at the South Service Road and Casablanca Boulevard. It is unusual for Glaser not to check in with his family, say Niaga-
WOLFGANG GLASER
ra Regional Police. Glaser is described as: white male, brown/grey hair with white facial hair. Glaser, who was driving a 2007 Mazda5 hatchback with Ontario licence plate CPYA 061, was last seen wearing grey pants and a blue shirt with “REDUCE, REUSE, RETHINK”. Call NRPS at 905-6884111 with any information.
The Township of West Lincoln’s annual Community Recognition Awards is back to honour reside of all ages Categories include:
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Do you know a West Lincoln resident whose contributions or history of service have benefitted the community? Nominate them for a Community Recognition Award! Nominations are open until September 8, 2025
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Two major residential fires keep Grimsby crews busy
Grimsby firefighters started their Friday last week the same way they ended it - with residential fires which caused $300,000 each in damage.
At 4:17 a.m., fire crews were dispatched to a home on Mountain Road to find heavy fire conditions in the basement of a single-family home.
“The home was unoccupied at the time, but was equipped with working smoke alarms that activated appropriately. Firefighters performed a coordinated interior attack, successfully stopping the spread of fire to upper floors,” said Grimsby Deputry Fire Chief Jim Kay.
“The fire caused an estimated $300,000 in damage. A family of four is now displaced. The cause remains undetermined, and an investigation is ongoing.”
Later, at 3:04 p.m., fire crews responded to another residential fire at 40 Oak Street. Smoke was visible upon arrival, and firefighters initiated an aggressive interior suppression effort.
The fire was traced to the kitchen and is believed to have started due to combustible items left unattended on a stovetop. Thermal imaging cameras were used to efficiently locate hotspots and minimize further damage.
The fire was quickly brought
under control, with damage again estimated at $300,000. The family was displaced, but no injuries occurred.
Niagara Regional Police, Niagara EMS, and Grimsby Power assisted at the scene. Grimsby Power removed the hydro meter for safety.
“These two incidents underscore the critical importance of working smoke alarms and never leaving cooking unattended. In both fires, early detection and rapid response prevented injuries and reduced further loss.
We’re proud of the coordinated efforts from our firefighters and supporting agencies.” said Kay.
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Mingle Hill Farm: where organic meets innovation & creativity
If you are looking for an all-natural get-a-way for an afternoon, Mingle Hill Farm in St. Ann’s is the place for you.
Mingle Hill, which draws its name from the location’s history, is loaded with unique products, scenery and interactive activities - with all its products organic and made right on site.
“We named it after the Presbyterian church that was built here in 1799. We kept the name because the name means bringing people together,” said Emily Rozema, who co-owns the farm along with her husband, Randy.
“We grow certified organic herbs and flowers with which we then create our skin care line, our tea blends, our spice mixes and hot sauces. We’ve been here since 2006, certified organic in 2008, and started out with sunflowers. Then went into growing a big garden with tons of vegetables and grew that into a form box (community support feeding, where customers buy a ‘share’ of the harvest) feeding about 45 families plus market, so feeding about 100 families per week.”
But, just like the herbs and vegetables they were growing, the farm itself continued to grow.
“As we were growing more herbs, we realized
there was less waste with vegetables. if you don’t sell vegetables in two weeks, they go bad. Then, each year, we were adding more and more to the list of herbs that we grow, getting into a lot of wild foraging and research,” said Emily.
“Now, we use all these herbs and create all these fantastic skin care products. I’m working right now on developing a hand soap, all made with plant material. I am working on a hair shampoo bar, too, so there are all kinds of things going on.”
As well, bees and honey production is also a popular attraction.
“We have seven bee hives on the farm - one of them is an observation bee hive so everybody can
look at the bees behind the glass.”
The farm’s best seller is an item stumbled upon quite by accident.
“Our biggest thing right now is our all-natural tick and pest repellant. We created that by accident. Rose geranium was gifted to us by another farmer who told us to grow it and see what kind of oil we could get out of because we distill all our own essential oils on the farm,” said Emily.
“We didn’t get any oil out of it, but we took the water from the plant and left it for about six months. At the same time, we were finding we had so many ticks on us, so we had to do something, which meant ordering DEET, unfortunately, or
figuring something out.”
Then, fate struck.
“We found a published study which showed that rose geranium is proven to repel ticks on clothing for up to seven days. So we crafted our own repellent and sent it out to all our farmer friends as a test run. All responses were absolutely glowing reviews.”
One testimonial came from her beekeeper.
“My beekeeper, I give him a a litre every year and he says it is a game changer for him. It sells out every week, as fast as we can bottle it. Our repeat customers are very strong. They would not come back if it did not work.”
Visitors to Mingle Hill can drop by for everything from tea to hot sauce, get
a selfie with the fields of lavender, or visit with the highly popular store cats Tomato and Radish.
“I get more reviews for my store cats than anything else. They work as a team and are very popular - customer service #1. It’s unreal,” Emily laughs.
The cats - and all of Mingle Hill’s products, are available in the retail shop, open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4p.m.
If you drop by in the next week, you’ll be right on time for prime lavender season. ”Our lavender is in full bloom. The fields make a great spot for photos. Our lavender harvest will be July 8 this year,” Emily says.
FLOWER FESTIVAL
A major event on the farm’s summer calendar is the fourth annual Flower Festival to be held on Sunday, July 27- from 10 a.m.-4 p.m..
“There’s nearly two dozen vendors, a food truck, a fresh lemonade vendor. We’ll have a free photo booth with Village Studio, seed balm making with a Beamsville citizen group, essential oils demos, face painting, popcorn - all free for all. There are a lot of activities for the whole family, even live music,” said Emily.
For any questions, call Emily at 905-745-4254 or email: awesomeness@mniglehillfarms.com
Emily and Randy Rozema, owners of Mingle Hilll Farm in St. Ann’s.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vicki Maxwell, at the age of 67, surrounded by a heartbroken family.
Most loved wife, beloved daughter, sister, and friend to all. She was the kindest, most generous auntie. She is survived by her dearest husband, John; mother, Elaine; sister, Karen (Gary); brother, Craig (Penny); nephews and nieces, Adam (Tracy), Matthew (Eden), Caitlind (Alexei), baby Roman, Dana, furry friend Lando, Calvin, Olivia; and brother-in-law, William. She was a true friend to many. Your presence made everyone feel better by just you being there. Predeceased by her father, Douglas; niece, Vicki; nephew, Nathan; father-in-law, Richard; mother-in-law, Barbara; and sister-in-law, Janet (William).
Vicki was employed for 40 years as an office manager for Bramkal Contractors in Burlington. Special thanks to everyone in the St. Catharines Oncology unit and everyone at the Walker Cancer Centre.
She will be loved always and forever. Until we meet again.
Cremation has taken place. As per Vicki’s wishes, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated in her memory.
Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755.
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Edwards, Dorothy (née Cruse)
May 15, 1934 - June 14, 2025
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of Dorothy Edwards and Joseph Edwards—friends for over 85 years and devoted spouses for more than 67 years.
Dorothy and Joe were loving parents to Matthew (Robin), Simon (Helen), Sarah, Katherine and Adam (Theresa). They were cherished Nana and Grandad to Heather (Ryan), Daniel (Nina), Tracy (Tanuj), Amanda (Eli), Mark (Alicia) and Dexter; and proud Great-Nana and Great-Grandad to Hazel, Ruby, Indy, Petal and Hawksley. It is impossible to speak of Dorothy without speaking of Joe—they were truly inseparable. Cildhood neighbors in Shotton, Wales, they grew up side by side and later built a life together grounded in love and mutual respect. Joe served in the RAF, and their journey took them across the U.K. before they emigrated to Canada in 1969, where they continued to build their beautiful life.
In Canada, Joe became a pilot with Air Canada before following a calling to the Anglican ministry, eventually serving as a beloved priest in Stoney Creek. Throughout their shared journey, Dorothy cared for their five children with unwavering strength and grace, while supporting Joe in all his endeavours.
We grew up with their unconditional love, wisdom, guidance, generosity, and humour. They leave a legacy of the importance of love, faith and family. “God has you both in His keeping; we have you in our hearts, forever.”
A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Dorothy and Joseph will be held on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Tallman Funeral Home. Light refreshments to follow in the Fireside Room.
In lieu of flowers, donations to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, whose compassionate care meant so much to Dorothy and Joe, would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks, Mom!
Sunday was a day I was not looking forward to - my Mom’s funeral in London.
The fact it was super hot provided a distraction of sorts. I am not good - not that anyone is, really - with funerals. The flowers just smell different; make me queasy, as one example.
Beverley Anne Williscraft died Feb. 15 - as readers may recall. We delayed the Celebration of Life and service until warmer weather - the irony of Sunday is my mom was not a fan of heat. She would have had a sly grin from above watching us melt. Her wry wit was just one characteristic which made her the fantastic Mom, who was a loving force, and I loved her immensely.
As for me, I usually melt at funerals at the best of times. Emotion does not come out often, but when it does...look out!
Catherine and I talked about that on the way home as no waterworks came this time. There certainly have been times since - like last week when I realized the NHL draft was on and I would normally get a text from my mom asking if the Habs’ draft pick was any good.
In our chat, I said my sense of relief for my mom - who had a LONG series of major health issuesseemed to override my grief. The grief was there, but knowing she fought like crazy for every second of her existence was difficult to watch.
For example, when my brother got my mom’s medical history, he noted it turned out she had four other cancers since the pancreatic tumour was removed nearly 40 years ago, most recently bowel cancer. Not one peep. Not one complaint. Just soldiering on. Turned out she was on nearly two dozen medications.
So my relief for her fight being over was not only well-paced, it grew exponentially with this information.
Helping where we can
I’ve got a couple of things for you this week, good reader, which may explain the unique nature of what publications like this do in the community.
First, I got a call from a very nice senior in Beamsville noting her backyard had become a landmine of “fruit” falling off a tree she thought was hanging over her back fence from Town land.
She noted the tree was no problem when it was small, but now it has grown huge and shadows her yard.
She was considerably kabobbled. To try to help out, I put in a call to Lincoln town hall. This resulted in a drop by to see what was happening. Turned out, the tree was on private land, but the situation with fruits of a mulberry type tree covering her backyard was accurate.
A contractor has been contacted for a quote to trim the tree back so the berries will not cover her yard. Quick work by the Town solved the issue and made a lady very happy.
While juggling information on that one, I was also pursuing details on another matter - far more serious.
Full credit to Mountain Street resident Bryan Jackson who noticed scores of dump trucks powering by his home in the wee hours of the morning.
Now, with our office on Mountain as well, we certainly know about and see tons of truck traffic on that
street every day but, to see 80-100 dump trucks roll by between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. would definitely be considered a rarity.
Armed with information provided by Bryan, inquiries went out to Town of Grimsby (in case any bylaws were being breached), Town of Lincoln (as they have had close contact with Ministry of Transportation’s truck inspection crews) and Ward 9 councillor in Hamilton, Brad Clark. (as the destination of the trucks is in his area).
It turned out, the material being dumped was the rubble originating from road resurfacing work along the QEW for the Ministry of Transportation.
First out of the gate, Clark confirmed any dumping without having first obtained a license is strictly prohibited. He was very appreciative of the heads up, said an investigation would be launched immediately and this problem would considered very serious if the quantity of loads is anywhere close to
accurate.
He did note, the dumping of pavement rubble would never be permitted anywhere in Hamilton, so there’s that, too.
In speaking with Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan, he checked with the bylaw department to see if anything had been reported. he noted there have been issues with dump trucks speeding above the escarpment, so something may be in play there. Other than that, no Grimsby bylaws are being broken.
It is interesting to note that I got to know Clark when he was first elected as MPP for Stoney Creek, which included Grimsby at that time. He also served as the Minister of Transportation for Premier Mike Harris. He was quick to note, just because the refuse was coming from an MTO project that in no way makes dumping pavement chips on farmland ok. Let’s just say he was not happy and greatly appreciated the heads up.
In turn, I (and the community should) thank Bryan Jackson for his keen awareness.
So two issues, very different, solved with a series of emails and phone calls we received.
This is just how we roll and it also the reason we get tons of inquiries - similar in nature - these. Sometimes I can help, sometimes not, but whoever calls will always get whatever help we can muster.
MIKE WILLISCRAFT
DUMP
From Page 1 material has been dumped at this location.”
A call to Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan confirmed an issue with speeding trucks above the escarpment was on the Town’s radar, but no other bylaws are being contravened.
However, for City of Hamilton Coun. Brad Clark, the case in his ward is far more serious.
“We have launched an immediate investigation,” said Clark.
Investigation of the truck’s origins were Dufferin Construction repaving sites along the QEW and night work was necessitating the late-night
hauling.
“The implication that it is (related to) MTO so it is ok...that is not correct,” said Clark of the work generating the materials, adding such material is banned from being dumped anywhere in his municipality.
“It’s a couple hundred dollars for each dump truck. They must know it is not allowed, so they tried to do it outside the hours of when our bylaw officers would be working.”
“We will have to reassign them so they will be watching.”
For years Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln have faced similar mass dumping issues - each taking a great deal of
time to work through developing bylaws to curb damage.
We had about two-and-ahalf years of review and study to finally get a bylaw we felt comfortable with and we could enforce and we’ve been enforcing it,” said Clark.
“Brenda Johnson (long-time Winona councillor) worked together crafting the bylaw and also served together on the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.”
“When Brenda and I served on the NPCA, we had councillors from Niagara who said they were having the same issues and asked if we could send them our bylaw, so we shared that.”
