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Rollercoaster night ends with Allison win
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow
A rollercoaster federal election night on Monday ended with another Niagara West Riding victory for Conservative incumbent Dean Allison and what appears as a Liberal minority government for Canada.
“It was hard to figure out what
was going on. I remember the first election, we didn’t know who won until well after midnight. Tonight, we were back and forth all night. In 2004, it was a new Riding, excellent (Liberal) candidate in Debbie Zimmerman...That was crazy close, just over 600 votes,” Allison recalled, noting he took nothing for granted.
Through the night Monday and into Tuesday morning, the full landscape was mired in a fog with many counts within a couple of hundred votes.
When the first polls reported in Niagara West, Allison jumped out to a lead with 60 per cent of the vote. Then it dropped to 55 per
cent and then 48 per cent - with actual vote differences being only 200-400.
With one poll still outstanding as of Tuesday morning, Allison had 36,251 votes with Liberal candidate Jennifer Korstanje earning 29,899 votes.
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Part of the volatility of Monday evening was the huge voter turnout and strategies employed by other parties, Allison said.
“Niagara West had the highest voter turnout in the last election, 72 per cent. Pierre’s (Poilievre) riding had over 80 per cent. We’ll be right around 75 per cent this time. The turnout will be among the highest in the last 30-40 years,” said Allison, adding the NDP chose to include candidates who did not campaign in some ridings.
“The collapse of NDP did not surprise me, but the degree they dropped did. They nearly got wiped off the planet,” said Allison.
Locally, Allison noted Liberal candidate Jennifer Korstanje had a good showing.
She ran a great campaign. She was out there working
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and Liberals as a whole ran a great campaign,” he said.
For Korstanje, the whirlwind experience has been highly educational.
“There’s been a lot to take in, but what stands out most is the incredible people I’ve met across the municipalities of Niagara West. Many had never met me before, and some had never been involved in politics, yet they dedicated their time and energy to support me—and for that, I’m deeply grateful,” said Korstanje, who took a leave of absence from her duties as Ward 3 councillor in Grimsby to campaign.
“The results were nothing short of remarkable, especially with only four weeks to prepare. But results aren’t just measured in numbers— they’re seen in the leadership we model, the connections we build, and the powerful reminder that people are always willing to stand up for
their community and for one another.”
Looking ahead, Allison said he hopes to work with the Liberals to see some of their election promises implemented.
“Our job is to hold them to account to ensure they im-
plement a lot of those policies,” said Allison.
“He (Liberal leader Mark Carney) talked about canceling the carbon tax. Well, he paused it. You need legislation to cancel it, so we would support making sure that legislation goes into effect. It
would be nice to see the Liberals move on some of these things.”
Before that, he wants to get back to work and strategizing against tariffs.
“We’ve not been in the House for five months. That’s crazy. We need to get back. I am sure we will be back in June, but might be May. The Throne speech will tell us what the priorities are and what we’ll move on first,” said Allison. “Our businesses need certainty. I would say we need to get down there and have a conversation, figure it out and remove the uncertainty. I worry about our manufacturers. If you end up with reciprocal tariffs, that hurts our small business people. I would hope that Carney gets down to the U.S. asap to have those conversations to get that certainty for our business people and Canadians in general.”
Dean Allison and his wife, Rebecca, give their approval to Monday’s election result when the Niagara West Riding was declared just before midnight. Williscraft - Photo
Smithville resident reaches critical kidney donation stage
By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow
Jodi Park (Dumoulin) is in urgent need of a kidney donation.
The 36-year-old Smithville mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend has been in kidney failure her entire life due to a condition called Vesicoureteral Reflux.
But since January her kidney function has plummeted to a life-threatening nine per cent and there is great urgency to find a donor who can give Jodi back her life.
“We’ve known for 20 years that this would come but still it hits hard,” her mom, Jane Dumoulin, said Monday.
Jodi now has an early morning time slot for dialysis, three times a week at the Welland Hospital. “Until
a kidney is available this is her life,” her mom said.
Every trip to Welland fills up more than six hours of the day and it’s not easy with kids at home - two teens, 13 and 15.
Jodi is surrounded by the love of her family and friends. “We’re trying to be positive,” Jane said.
“There’s lots of hope and prayers and we’re positive there will be a blessing.”
A personal support worker and avid baseball player, Jodi is also much loved in the community and especially with the clients with disabilities she serves as a PSW.
Jane said the family is grateful for the doctors and medical teams who have cared for her daughter over many years. The health
system may be struggling Jane said, “but when there is a life-threatening medical condition they can’t do enough for their patients.”
Jodi has worked closely with specialists to manage the disease since she was diagnosed but her kidneys are no longer able to effectively
filter waste and excess fluid from the blood.
For now, the dialysis, which helps relieve Jodi’s extreme exhaustion and protect the kidneys from failing further will be a constant in her life until she gets a call for a transplant.
Jodi’s blood type is A+ but a donor does not need to be an exact blood type match to donate a kidney.
The Kidney Paired Donation program helps incompatible donor-recipient pairs swap kidneys with others in the same situation.
When a donor isn’t a match for their intended recipient, they can donate to another patient, ensuring their loved one receives a compatible kidney in return. The program is run by Canadian Blood Services.
“We are hoping the community will become more aware of the need,” Jane said. “Seventy-three per cent of donor transplants are kidney related.”
Family and friends are asking the community to share Jodi’s story and bring awareness to renal disease.
Jane credited her daughter’s lifelong and best friend Alex Bryne for the tireless work she has done to advocate for Jodi.
“This is her campaign to help Jodi find a donor,” she said.
“Alex is the best friend anyone could ever have.” For more information go to the ‘A Kidney For Jodi’ Facebook group, email a.bryne@live.com or visit blood.ca Kidney Paired Donation Program.
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Wayzgoose packs ’em in at Grimby Public Art Gallery
Tim Crowle stamps custom letterhead into a journal with a Kwik Print press.
Eight year old Penelope Reynolds and mom, Marie, try their hands at printmaking during the annual Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair.
Nick Pancratz with his daughter Evelyn, 9, who shows off a custom printing stamp she made herself at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery’s annual on Saturday.
Kaitlyn Hollander, usually a Wayzgoose vendor, peruses the wares of colleagues at the Grimsby Art Gallery’s annual book arts fair.
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moule, David Cecil
Dr. David Cecil Moule, 91, of Beamsville, Ontario, passed away on Good Friday, April 18th, 2025.
David will always be remembered as a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Born on November 17th,1933 in Hamilton, David grew up the second son of Cecil and Lucy Moule and beloved brother to Alan, John (Gabrielle), Jean (William) and Margaret.
David was a professor emeritus in chemistry at Brock University. His area of research was in the field of molecular spectroscopy.
When he wasn’t teaching chemistry at Brock University, David loved to run, canoe in Algonquin Park, and on hike on the Bruce Trail. He also loved to work on the family fruit farm and keep bees. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family.
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chumley, Paul Victor
Passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Helen for over 52 years. Loved father of Todd Chumley (Melanie), Lisa Brown (Jeff), and Mark Chumley (Marisa). Proud Papa of Connor, Dylan, Grace, Amelia, Ryan, and Blake. Paul was a quiet and humble family man, known for his deep love of nature and his willingness to help others. He enjoyed telling jokes to anyone who would listen, playful moments shared with his beloved grandchildren, and always told others “My favorite people call me Papa”. Paul cherished every laugh, every silly game, and every moment spent with those he loved most. Paul wanted his family to know that even though he has passed on “he will always be watching with a smile”. Private cremation and burial. If desired, memorial contributions to Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905945-2755.
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rustenberg, Herman July 30, 1936 - April 26, 2025
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Lord called home to Himself, His child, Herman Rustenburg in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of Audrey (nee Mechelse) for 66 years. He leaves behind his dearly loved children Paul Rustenburg †(2016) (Joyce), Kevin Rustenburg, Christine Lip, Glenda Bouwers (Rob). Opa to Ryan Lip (Amanda), Kurtis Bouwers, Sean Bouwers (Vincent), Colin Bouwers (Michelle), his great-grandchildren Josie & Austin. Herman is also survived by many brother’s/sister’s and their spouses, nephews and nieces.
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Surreal scene
Even after onlookers saw thieves exit through the smashed facade of Harmony Jewellers last Thursday, they thought this scene was caused by driver error. It was hard for all on the scene to process what had just transpired. Williscraft - Photo
Day late and a dollar short
One could feel the wind blowing ill a couple of weeks ago when a story was published in these pages about 33 new police officers for the Region this year and Niagara Regional Police officials would not commit to additional officers being added to 8 District.
They were never asked for specifics - total number currently at 8 District or how many - just if any of the 33 would be headed to Niagara West.
Given the climate after some serious, high-profile crimes, one would ascertain it would be prudent to calm waters by simply saying, “Yes, 8 District will get part of the new complement.” That did not happen.
Now, after Harmony Jewellers has been hit for a third time in an incident straight out of a TV police dramaNRP announced Friday more patrols will be evident in Grimsby “to deter further crime, reassure residents, and maintain public safety.”
Day late and a dollar short on that one, NRP. M.W.
Early election returns cause flashback
For about 30 minutes on Monday night I was having flashbacks to 1990 when Bob Rae and the NDP shocked the worldwell, Ontario at least - by upending David Peterson’s Liberal government in a provincial election.
I was working at the Goderich Signal-Star. Reporters had divvied up coverage duties for election night and I ended up with a failing farmer named Paul Klopp, who ran for the NDP. Because the NDP had never had a remote change in the Huron Riding, I thought it safe take my racehorse down to Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia. He raced, finished third, I got him cooled out and loaded up in the trailer by about 9:30 p.m.
I hopped in the truck, turned on the radio and headed home. News of the orange wave was rolling across the province and Klopp had been declared winner.
Let’s just say I kicked the gas a little extra heading up Hwy. 21 on my way to the White Carnation, a rural banquet hall just outside my hometown, Clinton.
I got there, parked the truck and trailer right at the front door, ran in with my camera in hand, scanned the room, turned around and in walked Paul and his wife, hands raised triumphantly. Great pic, in the end, but I would have been shot by my editor if I had missed it.
Fast forward 35 years; Monday night early polls showed Niagara West incumbent Dean Allison with his typically commanding lead with 60 per of the early vote.
Then a few more polls reported, down to 55 per cent. Then a few more came in, now 48 per cent.
When 12 polls were in the lead was down to about 200 votes - wholly unfamiliar territory for incumbent Dean Allison who recalled his first election night at Beamsville Legion when he defeated Debbie Zimmerman in his closest race of his eight wins - a margin of victory of just over 600 votes.
On Monday - with the volatility evident in many Ridings and seeing the impact on many where the NDP did not run viable candidates to free up votes where they thought they had no chance - I knew anything could happen...as it did in 1990.
Over the next 90 minutes or so, Allison slowly stretched out his lead
pushing his percentage of votes back up over 50 per cent - settling at 52 per cent in the end.
The percentage between him and Liberal candidate Jennifer Korstanje was mostly 4-5 per cent but as the number of polls rolled in that percentage turned from hundred of votes to thousands. His winning margin was more than 7,250 votes with percentages 51-42.9.
As we sit at press time, a path to a Liberal majority is still there, but its a longshot. Many of the results across the country are within a couple of hundred votes for both Liberals and Conservatives.
When you look at how close it is, and you think back to January when Pierre Poilievre’s crew enjoyed a 25 point lead in the polls - the turnaround is astounding.
Enter The Great Orange One. All those Trump-like comments Poilievre made in the last year or soCanada being broken, only he can fix it, ending wokecaught up to him it seems.
When it became clear Trump’s rhetoric about annexing Canada etc was floating the Liberals’ boat, he never changed tack to steer clear of the baggage being associated with 4547 entails.
It did not hand the Liberals a majority, but the fact they came back from utter decimation to a minority government must have them giddy today.
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Brazen daylight robbery shakes Grimsby
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow
Main Street Grimsby was a chaotic scene last Thursday after thieves backed up a stolen truck through the facade of Harmony Jewellers to access it for a third robbery since January.
Thieves used two vehicles to execute the theft with a white Honda CRV staking out the parking spot directly in front of the store. As it vacated the spot, a black Dodge Ram pickup truck - which had stopped eastbound on on Main Street to allow it to exit - swing into the westbound lane before reversing and smashing through a front window.
Thieves then exited the vehicle and entered the store before climbing through the rubble and running east Main Street in just over one minute.
They then got into the Honda and fled east on Main Street.
“The four passengers exited the truck
and brandished hammers and axes and proceeded to break glass cases within the store to gain access to jewelry and watches,” according to a Niagara Regional Police statement.
“As the suspects were attempting to drive off, a firearm was pointed at an individual attempting to stop the escape. The firearm is described as a black handgun with a narrow silver barrel.”
“Harmony House Jewellers was open at the time of the incident and occupied by several employees. Fortunately, none of the employees received any physical injuries as a result of this robbery.”
Detectives assigned to the 8 District Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) attended the scene and assumed carriage of the investigation.
Investigation showed both the CRV and Dodge Ram were stolen.
The CRV used to flee the scene was located by the Hamilton Police Service on Baseline Road near the North Service Road, in Hamilton a short time after the robbery. The vehicle was unoccupied. A witness has come forward to report the suspects were observed exiting the CRV and entering an awaiting pickup truck.
All five suspects are described as adult men in their 20’s, with medium builds, and of average height. The ethnicity of one of the suspects is believed to be white. The ethnicity of the other four suspects is unknown at this time. All suspects wore dark coloured clothing and concealed their identity with blue surgical style face masks. The items stolen and value of the items remains part of the investigation.
“Officers are actively conducting enhanced and highly visible patrols to deter further crime, re-
assure residents, and maintain public safety,” said NRP in a Friday release.
“We are working closely with the Town of Grimsby and community partners to support residents and businesses during this time. Together, we remain committed to protecting our community and ensuring Grimsby continues to be a safe place to live, work, and visit.”
Detectives are aware of the videos and images that are circulating online. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or taken videos/pictures are strongly encouraged to contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. #1009383 or by email: 9383@niagarapolice.ca
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222TIPS (8477).
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