NewsNow E-Edition May 4 2023

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Vol. 11

Issue 52

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Proudly serving Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln & Winona

Successful bounce back

Shanan Cunnington of Guelph was a happy customer of charter Wayzgoose vendor Tony Crowle of Van Huizen Bookbinding & Finishing at Saturday’s 45th annual event at Grimsby Public Art Gallery. With over 1,000 attending the first full event since 2019, GPAG curator Alexandra Hartstone said it could not have gone better. “As well, our 2023 anthology was bound and available this year, so folks who weren’t able to visit us that day can stop by the gallery and take home a memento of this momentous day.” Williscraft - Photo

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WLMH one-year update gives glimpse of future

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) provided a glimpse of the future as part of a oneyear review of work on

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s rebuild process.

Last week, HHS provided updates and site photos of work completed since the

groundbreaking in April 2022.

“It’s been a busy year,” said Kelly Campbell, HHS vicepresident corporate services and capital

development in an online release.

“From the moment the contract with our build partner (EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare) was signed,

crews started working to prepare the site for construction. The site has been bustling with activity every day since.”

She noted there

were several aspects of site preparation and pre-construction projects which needed to be completed before work on the actual

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Nelles Manor Museum

1788 Heritage Home & 1812 Battle Site Where History Is Brought To Life

The Family

The Nelles families were prominent in the building of Upper Canada and the eventual development of Canada as a nation. Their combination of political, community and military service are almost without equal.

Robert Nelles served four times in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada in some of the first legislative sessions of this country. He and his family served as military officers, Magistrates, Town wardens, Justice of the Peace and clerks in the early community offices. Robert Nelles was a Colonel in the 4th Lincoln Militia during the War of 1812.

While The Manor is certainly tighly linked to Canada’s military origins, the Nelles Family was also a power of commerce and trade

The Family fought with the British and their Indigenous allies in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the 1865 insurrection and the Fenian Raids. Their properties were occupied several times by both British and American troops during the War of 1812. The Family fought and lived alongside the Indigenous people in Upper Canada maintaining long-term relationships with them.

As an independent Museum whose annual operations are not funded by government, your support is important to ensure this valuable historic site remains as a part of our heritage.

Volunteer re-enactors in the manor kitchen

BUILD

From Page 1 new WMLH building could get started.

The release noted activity ramped up in the early fall. More and more trades reported to the site daily, working on the future build and finalizing access routes for construction vehicles while updating some operational elements of the existing hospital, like the existing emergency department ramp. The year ended off with the tower crane installation.

“WLMH is a pretty tight site which can cre ate challenges to main tain hospital operations while construction is going on. Lots of plan ning, energy and atten tion to detail have been required to ensure that first and foremost, pa tients and patient trans

sition, like ramping up and ramping down and in what sequence. For example, once we have the all clear to move in, Security and Facilities teams will move in first dures and infrastructure. Our detailed planning

will drill into when other support services move in; all in preparation to support the patient move-in day and balance patient services on site,“ said Jennifer Robinson, project manager at HHS leading operational planning.

Your

May Events at the Nook

May

May 25 from 7 pm to 9 pm Tarot for beginners. $45 Hosted by Adrienne Amari

Marry the house, and date the rate!

It’s been a few years since I’ve heard this clever, witty adage used by some real estate salespeople, but it has resurfaced, which makes sense, as it’s more likely to be said in periods of higher mortgage rates.

It’s message: Don’t let possibly larger-than budgeted-for mortgage payments affect your dream-home purchase plan. We assume that the higher rate is only a temporary challenge to endure. Approach your plan to invest in this home like you’d approach a marriage - as a long-term commitment. Buy the home now that you want to raise a family in, grow old in.

And your mortgage rate? Well, given that long-term mortgage rates are in the mid-to-high five percent range today, to follow the adage would mean to go short on the term. Sign for a short-term mortgage commitment - kind of like a one-year courtship! Go short on your financing now, with the plan to refinance once rates come back down. Your interest rate today is not your forever rate. You’re only dating this rate!

Here’s the thing: We don’t know that mortgage rates will come down to something that will translate into an affordable payment for you. Any rate prediction is just that - a prediction! But, in the meantime, how many months are you willing to endure financial hardship?

It’s expensive to get into a home, but it’s even more expensive to get out of a home. Call me before you buy. Get a professional like myself on your side, who will look out for your best interest!

Margo Wynhofen, B.A.Econ., Principal Broker

Hat Trick champ crowned

(Above) Hat Trick Hockey Contest first place finisher Kevin Heywood, right, accepts his $1,000 Grand Prize courtesy of Grimsby Ford, with sales manager Grant Muncaster making the presentation.

(Left) Second and third place sponsor Giant Tiger Grimsby had manager Krystyna Day (centre) present 2nd place finisher Andy Torkelson with his prize, a $250 gift certificate; and 3rd place finishers Julie Schilte with her $50. McDonald – Photo

Scouts plant for the future

1st Beamsville Scouts put their team building skills and muscles to work April 22, planting more than 20 native tree varieties and endangered species in Bomberry Park, the location of their Scout House on Spruce Street in Beamsville. Varieties included Kentucky coffee, hackberry, service berry, dogwood, redbud, butternut, cherry birch and tulip trees. Working in the pouring rain were, (L-R) Scouter Declan Haughie, with Scout Tyler Pilot, Cubs Tobin Macaulay, Adrianna Ranucci and Scout Ethen Cork.

The $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant application portal is open

The Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) program is designed to assist small businesses with adoption of technologies. The program will provide training, advisory support and grants to brick-and-mortar small businesses looking to increase their capacity through digital transformation.

VICTORIA FAMILY DENTISTRY

ALL ASPECTS OF GENERAL DENTISTRY

• Crown and Bridge • Wisdom Tooth Extractions

• Root Canals • Implant Crowns

• Routine Check Ups & Cleanings

• Partial Dentures • Tooth Whitening

Dr. Daniel Moldovan

New Patients Are Welcome 905-562-1110

3911 Victoria Avenue, Vineland, ON.

Open Houses

Saturday May 13, 2023

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wednesday May17, 2023

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Opening Day

Monday May 22, 2023

Try Lawn Bowling for the summer Equipment provided, flat soled shoes please

Location: Behind Livingston Activity Centre

Contact: Bill 289-235-8072 or Sandra 905-309-6493 website : www.GrimsbyLawnBowlingClub.ca

Walk for Dog Guides set for May 28

By Ben Baldasaro

For

NewsNow

Grimsby Square Plaza will be going to the dogs on Sunday, May 28 - for the Grimsby Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides.

The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides event will raise funds to support the training of guide dogs for Canadians with physical and mental disabilities at no cost.

Money will be raised via donations, walk pledges, and an online auction.

The community goal is $10,000 and the provincial goal is $1.4 million.

Grimsby ranks 7th in Canada

for donations.

The event itself is family and dog-friendly and it isn’t required to have a dog to participate in the walk.

All dogs are welcome.

“We’re trying to make this as much of a community event as possible” says Grimsby team leader Paddy Townsend.

The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the plaza, 44 Livingston Avenue.

Grimsby Pet Valu will be providing food, water, and treats for all the participating dogs both before and after the walk.

The walk itself will follow big square route going east on Liv-

ingston to Christie, south on Mountatin to Elm Street, west on Elm/Main Street West to St. Andrews and north back to the plaza.

Sobeys will be providing a barbeque for all participants, and numerous amenities such as an ice cream truck will be present in the plaza.

For more information on the event, call 905-966-7747, or visit: walkfordogguides.com. For information on auction items, check:

auctions28@/guidedogwalk

To donate, see the donation link on the Town of Grimsby’s events page at grimsby.ca

St. Helen’s to host Mother’s Day plant/craft sale

From green plants to glass art, St. Helen Church will be the place to shop for Mom, Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Mother’s Day Plant and Craft Show will fill the church hall with a huge variety of plants, soaps, candles, crochet items, beach glass,

gift baskets, homemade cards, hand-painted jewelry and woodworking. The BBQ team will be busy cooking up breakfast on a bun.

The event will be half crafts, half plants, so there will be a great variety of both, St. Helen’s is located at 4106 Mountain St., Beamsville.

VICTORIA FAMILY DENTISTRY

ALL ASPECTS OF GENERAL DENTISTRY

• Crown and Bridge • Wisdom Tooth Extractions

• Root Canals • Implant Crowns

• Routine Check Ups & Cleanings

• Partial Dentures • Tooth Whitening

Dr. Daniel Moldovan

New Patients Are Welcome

905-562-1110

3911 Victoria Avenue, Vineland, ON.

Open Houses

Saturday May 13, 2023

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wednesday May17, 2023

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Opening Day

Monday May 22, 2023

Try Lawn Bowling for the summer

Equipment provided, flat soled shoes please

Location: Behind Livingston Activity Centre

Contact: Bill 289-235-8072 or Sandra 905-309-6493

website : www.GrimsbyLawnBowlingClub.ca

Walk for Dog Guides set for May 28

By Ben Baldasaro

For

NewsNow

Grimsby Square Plaza will be going to the dogs on Sunday, May 28 - for the Grimsby Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides.

The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides event will raise funds to support the training of dog guides for Canadians with physical and mental disabilities at no cost.

Money will be raised via donations, walk pledges, and an online auction.

The community goal is $30,000 and the provincial goal is $1.4 million.

Grimsby ranks 7th in Canada for donations.

The event itself is family and dog-friendly and it isn’t required to have a dog to participate in the walk. All dogs are welcome.

“We’re trying to make this as much of a community event as possible” says Grimsby team

leader Paddy Townson.

Registration opens at Noon with the event start at 1 p.m. in the plaza, 44 Livingston Ave.

Grimsby Pet Valu will be providing food, water, and treats for all the participating dogs both before and after the walk.

The walk itself will follow big square route going east on Livingston to Christie, south on Mountatin to Elm Street, west on Elm/Main Street West to St. Andrews and north back to the plaza.

Sobeys will be providing a barbeque for all participants, and numerous amenities such as an ice cream truck will be present in the plaza.

For more information on the event, call 905966-7747, or visit: walkfordogguides.com. For information on auction items, check: www.32auctions.com/grimsbywalkfordogguides

To donate, see the donation link on the Town of Grimsby’s events page at grimsby.ca

St. Helen’s to host Mother’s Day plant/craft sale

From green plants to glass art, St. Helen Church will be the place to shop for Mom, Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Mother’s Day Plant and Craft Show will fill the church hall with a huge variety of plants, soaps, candles, crochet items, beach glass,

gift baskets, homemade cards, hand-painted jewelry and woodworking. The BBQ team will be busy cooking up breakfast on a bun.

The event will be half crafts, half plants, so there will be a great variety of both, St. Helen’s is located at 4106 Mountain St., Beamsville.

The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby is pleased to announce a new governance structure implemented as of May 1, 2023

The 2022-2026 term of Council began in November 2022, and at that time, members of Council expressed their wishes to implement a Standing Committee model of governance. Staff and Council have worked together to create the necessary changes to implement this new model, which begins May 1, 2023.

The new Standing Committee governance model includes the following committees that will include representation of up to three (3) members of the community, and up to four (4) members of Council:

• Community Services Standing Committee – This committee will oversee the activities of the Town’s Community Services Department and will include matters pertaining to parks, trails, open space, facilities, recreation, and culture.

• Finance Standing Committee – This committee will oversee the activities of the Town’s Finance Department, including procurement, annual user fees, audits, claims, and any other matters that may require committee consideration.

• Planning and Development Committee –This committee will oversee the activities of Planning, Development, Heritage, and Building, as well as any other matters that may require committee consideration. (The Planning Open House and Statutory Meetings will continue with participation of members of Council as required).

• Public Works Standing Committee – This committee will oversee the activities of the Town’s Operations Department (roads and water), Engineering, and the Town’s Asset Management Plan, as well as any other matters that may require committee consideration.

The following Committees do not have community member representation:

• Budget Committee of the Whole – This committee will oversee and consider the annual budget, as well as make recommendations on matters relating to the financial management of the municipality. The committee will consist of all members of Council.

• Corporate Services Standing Committee – This committee will oversee Legal, Clerks, Human Resources, By-laws, IT, Fire Services, and CAO matters.

In addition, Council added the following new Advisory Committees that will support the Standing Committees and Council. These Committees are the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, the Culture Advisory Committee, and the Public Works Advisory Committee.

Council meetings will remain the first and third Monday of each month. Please check our website for the summer meeting schedule.

As per their 2023-2026 Strategic Priorities, Council is dedicated to ensuring that all Grimsby residents have meaningful opportunities to engage in their municipality and community.

Mayor Jordan said, “During our campaigns, we heard loudly from residents that they were unhappy with the Committee of the Whole governance structure. Our Council is dedicated to making the governance structure transition to ensure we provide meaningful opportunities for our residents to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. It is the intention of Council to be as open and transparent with the community as possible, and we hope that this governance structure change will be a great first step towards that goal”. Mayor Jordan continued, “Thank-you to Staff for making this transition possible, and for all the hard work you have done behind the scenes to make this happen”.

All Standing Committees will be livestreamed.

Agendas, minutes, and information from each meeting can be found on the Town’s website. Thank-you to all members of the community who took the time to attend the Board and Committee Open House and expressed an interest in participating.

The new Standing Committee governance structure began May 1, 2023.

Contact Information: Clerk’s Department Website clerks@grimsby.ca www.grimsby.ca

Smile Cookie campaign, food drive on go

Major fundraising events are underway across Niagara West over the next few days, including Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaigns and West Lincoln Community Care’s major food drive of the year.

WLCC’s food drive takes place this Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m.-Noon.

“Donations can be dropped off at West Lincoln Commu-

nity Care or bags can be set outside before 10 a.m. for in town pick-up in Smithville,” said Sharlene Volpatti, WLCC’s manager of client services and food bank.

Smithville Tim Hortons has designated WLCC as its charity of choice for their support of the Smile Cookie campaign. Last year, more than $20,000 was raised. Proceeds of Smile

Serving

Cookies sold up to May 7 will go to support WLCC. Similarly, In LIncoln, Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers will be the beneficiary of support from Smile Cookie sales in that municipality’s Tim Hortons locations.

In Grimsby, proceeds from any of the four Tim Hortons locations in town will go to support WLMH.

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Luc DiFlavio: Running toward the future

By Ben Baldasaro For NewsNow

Sometimes people become devoted to an activity they’ve pursued from a very young age.

On occasion, however, something totally unexpected can nudge one down a road with spectacular results.

Such is the case for Blessed Trinity student Luc DiFlavio, who was bored and getting out of shape during COVID before he started running - and kept running.

“My name’s Luc and I like running,” said Luc as he introduced himself.

“I started running during COVID, over the March Break on a Flor-

ida trip, and I carried it on. I’ve had a running streak for three years now.”

Luc, 17, has always participated in athletics. He’s played basketball and swims for the Blessed Trinity swim team, but nothing captured his imagination quite like running.

His self-taught running career began out of a desire to get healthier, but quickly evolved into something much more than exercise.

“I was a bit unfit, and I needed to be fit for most of the sports I played. I looked for ways to get healthy and exercise, so I started running. Eventually, I just started loving it.”

Luc has trained diligently over the last three years, running day in and day out. He typically runs about 1012 km per day, rain or shine, and even heavy snow. I was doing high

knees,” he joked, recalling a time he ran after a heavy snowfall.

Luc runs cross country for BT and last year led the team to an overall points lead.

“He was a surprise runner, a welcome surprise,” says coach Antonio Gambale.

“Last year was his first year out, running for senior boys. They placed fourth overall at OFSAA, the best they’d ever done, even beating the powerhouse running team from Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School.”

“Luc was definitely an important component in how we achieved that victory.”

Though barely missing qualification for OFSAA this year, Luc’s personal time of 21:21:1 was good enough for 11th place.

With the senior boys, Luc also helped lead the team to an overall points lead at NCAA this year, coming in first for Men’s 6K, with a time of 22:23:2.

His hard work paid off, earning a full-ride scholarship at Niagara University in Lewiston, New York .

“When I first started, I didn’t expect to get a scholarship for it. Last year I trained really hard, sometimes I was pushing 16 kilometres a day,” he said.

“Most of the time, people who get scholarships have lifelong coaches, but most of my running experience is self-taught. Once I started reaching out and people were interested, I was very surprised that someone like me could get a scholarship,” said Luc.

Gambale was not surprised.

“We typically run the seniors the longest during practice, 3-4 times a week. Sometimes, if Luc wasn’t satisfied with his run at school, he would go home and do another run. Sometimes he would come to practise sore from all of the extra running. It was hard, but I think that speaks to his perseverance.”

Luc faced many challenges in order to get to where he is now, the biggest of which was injury.

“Because of my running streak, I didn’t want to stop because of injuries. I guess I pushed myself through those injuries, but I may have made them worse,” he noted.

Luc mentioned he struggled with a foot condition known as

Freiberg’s disease, which can inhibit movement in the foot.

“It’s something with my toe and my bone, so I can’t bend my foot properly. Every time I run now it hurts, but I’ve gotten orthotics and I eventually got past it,” Luc noted.

Gambale recalled a time where Luc was sick on race day.

“I remember he was lying in the grass, all feverish and sweaty. He had a cold and he was feeling it. Despite that, he knew he had to run in order for the team to progress, so he got up and ran,” Gambale remembered.

Despite some setbacks, Luc remains positive about his running career.

“I love the feeling after I run, like I’ve accomplished something. Once you run 10 kilometres you say to yourself ‘wow, that’s incredible’. Running at university has been a dream since I started. I guess the goal is to get better as I go,” he said.

“The competition at university is very difficult. It’s a lot harder than high school. Obviously, the goal is to get first, but that’s a hard thing to achieve.”

Luc, along with running, swimming, and playing basketball, also serves as student council president at Blessed Trinity. He’s signed to Niagara University, where he will be studying biology with a concentration in dentistry in September.

Cross country coach Tony Gambale, left, and BT principal Jim Whittard, right, with Luc DiFlavio signing to attend Niagara University.

Historic Coronation this Saturday

The United Kingdom and other countries around the world will be excitedly celebrating Saturday’s big event, the Coronation of King Charles III!

The event is said to be slightly more austere than our last coronation, but nevertheless, it will be something memorable to witness.

It’s 70 years since we had a coronation, and it’s bound to be widely covered in the media.

While not everyone loves the monarchy these days, it’s still a spectacle we have to watch.

Ontario will be celebrating with a ceremony at Queen’s Park with Lieutenant-Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Doug Ford and Indigenous leaders, followed by

A Small Drop of Ink

By Dorothy Turcotte

A Fun Royal Fair on the south lawn.

All provincial cultural places (Ontario Art Gallery, the Science Centre, the Niagara Butterfly Conservatory, 39 provincial parks) will be offering free admission that day.

Prime Minister Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau will be attending the coronation.

King Charles’ coronation will be the 39th held in Westminster Abbey since 1066!

Also, he will be the oldest monarch ever crowned - 73 years, 9 months and 23 days.

The next oldest king was William IV, who was 64 when

he was crowned on Sept. 8th, 1831.

The youngest king was Henry V who was 8 months, 26 days old when he ascended to the throne in 1422, although he was not crowned until seven years later.

Jennifer Scott of Grimsby was born on May 6th, 1935.

She has a family heirloom to be proud of. It is a silver mug, presented to all English babies born that day.

It is engraved with her name - Jennifer Ann Williams - and the date, in commemoration of the accession (not the coronation) of King George V and Queen Mary, King Charles’ greatgrandparents.

This week, Jen was busy polishing up her treasure.

The second annual Community Safety Day – set for Saturday, May 13 at Peach King Centre – promises to be an educational and fun event for young and old alike.

The event is a free, family fun event that showcases emergency responding services and other essential community agencies.

Grimsby firefighters, Niagara Regional Police, paramedics, Grimsby Power and public works staff will all be

part of the event.

“The event wraps up emergency preparedness week which runs May 7-13,” said Cathy McGrath, emergency management coordinator.

“Community Safety Day is an excellent opportunity for residents to learn more about the safety related equipment and services that are used in response to emergencies.

The event runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Safety tips from Grimsby Fire

How to handle lithium batteries, CO2 detectors and more will be part of the message served up by Grimsby Fire Department at Community Safety Day, May 13 at the Peach King Centre.

The event will feature important safety information for residents of all ages, with a focus on lithium-ion battery safety and the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in many household items, including cell phones, laptops, and other portable electronic devices. While these batteries are generally safe, they can pose a risk of fire or explosion if they are damaged, overheated, or not used correctly.

In addition, firefighters will emphasize the importance of having working smoke and carbon monox-

ide alarms in your home.

“Community Safety Day is an important opportunity for us to share important safety information with our community. We want to make sure that residents know how to stay safe in their homes and that they have the resources they need to do so,” said fire prevention officer Scott Campbell.

The event will feature a variety of activities for all ages. Attendees can to speak with fire department personnel, learn about fire safety equipment, and take home important safety information.

Follow the Town’s social media for daily posts May 7-13 for ways you can plan for emergencies; Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Stay Informed.

Community Safety Day is open to all residents and is free to attend. We hope to see you there!

Summer Camp

Professional Community Gallery Spaces

Fine

Central Public School hosts a “Beauty” of a performance

Students at Central Public School shone in the spotlight during their performance of Beauty and The Beast on April 4 with a matinee and evening show.

Fan favourite Lumiere, Nori Rangaratnam, plays to Grace BobieFrimpong’s Zip (the teacup)

Right (L to R) Lucy McGinn, Lorelle Mermigas, and Kendra Patterson ham it up for the audience.

(Below)

Belle’s (Sophie Hunt) affinity for books was a big part of the show.

Grade 7 students Nathan Hamad, as The Beast, Sophie Hunt, as Belle.

Mme de la Grande Bouche aka Mia Comegna.

(L to R) Mohamed Elmaadawi, Elliott Leystra and Jane Gretsinger take centre stage.

WATER

Notice of Study Commencement Grimsby Water Treatment Plant Expansion Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Town of Grimsby

Niagara Region has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the expansion of the Grimsby Water Treatment Plant to service future growth. The Grimsby Water Treatment Plant is located at 300 North Service Rd. in Grimsby along the Lake Ontario shoreline, and supplies water to the Town of Grimsby, the Town of Lincoln, and the Township of West Lincoln.

The proposed study area is within the existing Niagara Region property surrounding the existing plant as illustrated in the figure.

Niagara Region is completing this study to identify a preferred solution for expansion of the Grimsby Water Treatment Plant. The expansion will provide increased water capacity throughout the distribution area up to 2051. The preferred solution will:

• Support service area growth to 2051 while considering opportunities for operational flexibility and redundancy

• Provide resiliency to potential future changes to regulatory, climatic, and raw water quality conditions

• Balance environmental, social, technical, and economical considerations

This project will also consider increasing the high lift pumping capacity to support the recently constructed Grimsby Parkridge Reservoir. The project is being completed as a Schedule “C” project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended in 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2023), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

The study will address the requirements of Phases 1 to 4 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.

Consultation with the public, Indigenous Communities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholder groups is a key element of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study. To facilitate this, two Public Information Centres are planned over the course of the study to gather input on potential alternative solutions and designs and provide an opportunity to discuss concerns and issues with the project team.

Notification of the Public Information Centre will be advertised in the local newspapers and at niagararegion.ca/projects/grimsby-watertreatment-plant

Upon completion of the study, a Project File Report documenting the study process will be prepared and made available for public review and comment. Anyone who wishes to comment on or to be involved in this study should indicate their interest, preferably in writing to the following:

Gino Giancola, B.Sc., C.E.T., PMP Senior Project Manager

Niagara Region

Water and Wastewater Engineering

3501 Schmon Pkwy., PO Box 1042

Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 905-980-6000 ext. 3735

Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215

gino.giancola@niagararegion.ca

Dania Chehab, P.Eng., M.Eng., ENV SP Consultant EA Lead

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited 43 Church St., Suite 104 St. Catharines, ON L2R 7E1 416-497-8600 ext. 1456

dchehab@rvanderson.com

Personal information collected or submitted in writing at public meetings will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000, ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca.

If you require any accommodations in order to attend and participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000, ext. 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca

This notice was first issued on May 4, 2023

Culture Gala

You

Comedy Show, Live Music, & Tastings

Passed apps featuring Chef Brad

Tickets: $75

www.grimsbyculturegala.ca

Lakeview students entertain with Lion King Jr. rendition

A top-to-bottom team effort from Lakeview students helped stage Lion King Jr. last month. Under the direction of Janice Bohonos and Suzanne Scottwith chorus director Drew Pierce - 28 students performed and worked as backstage crew to pull off the show from April 18-20. More than 70 students in primary and junior grades (Grade 1-5) supported the show as the chorus.

oversees

Scar (Eden Lovell)

the Wildebeest stampede.

Mufasa, Rafiki and Zaza aka Liiva Braun, Lily Dedrick and Raina Ruzycki. Pumbaa and Timon aka Nate Lupton, left, and Dylan Goar.

Rafiki (Lily Dedrick) commands attention during the Lion King Jr. play.

Aces fly to title

West Niagara Flying Aces U10 AA squad brought home the Mary Parkinson Memorial Tournament title last momth with a 4-2 finals win over Newmarket. Pictured team members: Back (L-R): Scott Gerryts (trainer), Jesse Zylstra (head coach), Jason Rabideau (asst. coach) and Mike Bannister (asst. coach).Players: Chase Karrandjas, Ryan Gerryts, Jacob Staples, Isaac Rabideau, Colin Kaus, Ryan Jents, Landen Bannister, Brayden Bowers, Max Vandenbeukel, Keldon Barry and Hunter Salverda. Goalies (L-R) Jace Zylstra and Owen Medwid. Missing from photo: Joey Scibetta, Colby Poliquin, Lucas Faseruk and Sawyer Hayes.

BEST in the WEST!

BUSINESS AWARDS

Please take a few moments to note your favourite people, businesses, snacks or service in Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln or Winona. You can vote for your faves in dozens of categories, or just a few which you really love. The results of your survey winners will be published in July. Please include your name and address on the form so we know who is voting and nominating, one ballot per person. There is no fee to submit your votes. Drop your entries at NewsNow, 1 Mountain Street, Grimsby, during regular business hours: 10-4 Monday - Friday or through the mail slot at the front door. Originals Only!

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Oct 26, 1938May 3, 2018

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NewsNow ready for Year XII

Every once in a while I point this out, just in case you were wondering, good reader, what that little odometer of sorts is on the front page just below the date of the week’s edition.

This week is

Vol. 11 - Issue 52

That mean the 52nd week in the 11th year of operation. So, doing the math, that means what you are reading puts a wrap on our 11th year here at NewsNow.

It has been a downright madcap ride - at times - but one I would never and do not regret.

It has been noted several times in this space....while the mortality rate of newspaper start-ups, even in the glory days, was 95 per cent failure, somehow I’ve stickhandled my way through two successful start-ups in Niagara West.

Keys to that?

Absolutely superior staff, dedicated readers, extremely supportive advertisers and an immense amount of luck.

I appreciate all it.

Next week will launch our 12th year and we’ve got some new features we’ll be rolling out, some in print, some in the digital space. The ride continues. * * * * * * *

Wayzgoose acquisition

Suzi Dwor of Port Colborne made the trip to Grimsby for last Saturday’s 45th annual Wayzgoose event at Grimsby Public Art Gallery. She was looking to make a purchase from Burlington-based artist Beverly Allen. In its first full year since 2019 the event drew more than 1,000 visitors over the day. Williscraft - Photo

Well, look at that - 12.6 per cent wage increase for federal Public Service Alliance of Canada striking workers, who the government opted to pay WHILE they were on strike.

Ridiculous.

At some point people, those who do not live off the government teat will

have to stand up and sayif we want to have all these social programs, health care, green initiatives and more, government of all levels cannot afford to silver plate the lifestyle of workers.

And no, I am not talking about the low-end payscale staff. In fact, anyone in the $40,000 range should have their wage brought up to a minimum (level negotiated) as done in pro sports.

It is the top end which should be trimmed back to offset these costs and, of course, teachers are included in this mix.

Part of that remuneration which needs to be dealt with is the juicy benefits packages many receive, not their rate of pay.

Government-paid workers, who have never worked in the real world, have absolutely no perspective of what a luxury their “guaranteed” pay, benefits and salary level is.

When you see some of these picket line comments about how hard done by they are, it boggles to realize they live in the same

country. You’d think they are living in an oppressed society for Pete’s sake.

Now, the bar is set far too high. The next union will line up an say, “look, our friends over there got 12.6. We want that as a minimum.”

But they’ll start at 19-20 per cent, threaten or go on strike again, and end up getting what they want while they hold the rest of society ransom.

The government will raise taxes to try to recoup paying funds they clearly cannot afford to pay while running what is already a massive budget deficit. Rinse and repeat. * * *

A little note here for Marge who lives up on Westbrook Road. Like many, Marge does not have a cell phone and does nothing digital. She needed directions to Grimsby Public Library at 18 Carnegie Lane for a meeting planned there.

So Marge, from Woolverton and Hwy. 8:

• turn right and stay straight to the first traffic light (Mountain St.)

• Turn left on Mountain and stay straight going through the light at Main St.

• Turn right at the first traffic light (Clarke St.) up the hill;

• The very next corner is Elizabeth St, turn right;

• Go under the rail tracks and make an immediate left on Carnegie Lane, the library parking lot will be about 100 yards down on the right.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT

WL council should consider home building means

Dear Editor,

Referring to the article in NewsNow on April 20, 2023 where the West Lincoln town council rejected a brownfield remediation grant requested by DeHaan Homes for $1.5 million: I was pleased to read the request was turned down but not by the entire elected council.

I doubt very much, if the homes were built, the developer would

have passed down his savings to the buyers if DeHaan received the grant money.

Perhaps the council should have explored other means to help the developer seeing most elected council members ran on a platform to help out and address the housing crisis - maybe reduc-

ing the over-inflated development charges and other local fees for starters.

Furthermore, what perplexed me was the statement said by Coun. Joann Chechalk. She indicated that farmers who had bought land along the track also had kreosote contamination and dealt with the issues themselves with no grants. She indicated the farmers cleaned

Using logic, Poilievre wrong on CBC

Dear Editor,

So the “logic” says that since the CBC is government funded, they support the head of the government, which is currently the Liberals and Justin Trudeau.

That must also mean that when Stephen Harper and Brain Mulroney were in the Prime Ministers’ office, they must also have enjoyed the support of the CBC - “logic” says so. (I don’t recall a big controversy at the time about this, but maybe I just missed all of that talk). Pierre Poilievre intends

to shut down the CBC if elected as Prime Minister, but by using “logic” he would be mistaken to do so, because as the head of the government, the CBC would be supporting him because they are government funded. Or is this “logic” flawed?

For the record, I am not a Liberal supporter - there is no way I would vote for the melodramatic baby-kisser that currently leads that party.

Rick Dumala Beamsville

Hands off CBC: reader

up the land all the way from Smithville to Dunville.

These statements to me are questionable and I would be surprised if the cleanup was done by licensed contractors along the entire length of the rail line.

I once worked for a licensed contractor who specialized in contaminated soil remediation. I know it is very expensive to clean up contaminated sites.

The charge of handling the soil itself, transporting it to a government regulated disposal site was by the cubic meter plus all the before and after site testing charges.

Hoping all the cleanup the councillor referred to was done appropriately because it looks like it was a very big job.

Thanks, Chris Tymchuk West Lincoln

Dear Editor,

How deep down the QAnon rabbit hole does one have to dive to in order to convince yourself that the CBC is a propaganda tool of the government?

What factual verified evidence has one researched and analyzed, that would stand up in a court of law, to support a claim that CBC is now “government controlled”?

If one were to “follow the money” as one writer suggested where would one start? Infowars, Fox News or Pierre Poilievre’s Bitcoin account as a starting point for that “hush money, bribes”?

Was the CBC also colluding with the right wing Harper government from 2006-2015 when he appointed people to the CBC board? Were they now controlling the message?

Anyone accusing the CBC of bias without providing a shred of evidence shows, at best, a lack of understanding of why the CBC was created in 1929 to combat the growing influence of American radio on Canadian airwaves and at worst, peddling a political attack on the CBC to shore up someone’s political career.

Canadian tax dollars provide the funding for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the programming is intended for, as its mandate requires, a Canadian audience coast to coast to coast.

I’ll gladly leave the gun violence “drama” TV shows and MMA cage fight brutality to the American commercial networks for those who feed on it.

For the rest of us, hands off the CBC, a Canadian institution well worth continued funding.

Claude Marcotte, Grimsby