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Grimsby/Lincoln shared fire service on life support
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow
While no decisions have been made, things don’t look good for the four-year experiment of shared fire services between Grimsby and LIncoln.
In a report which will be tabled at Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee on Wednesdy, Oct. 8, two
key options were put to the committee:
• Option 1 – Dissolve Shared Fire Service and Fire Chief Model, and;
• Option 2 – Explore Regional Fire Service Model
The report, submitted jointly by Grimsby CAO Sarah Kim and Lincoln CAO Mike Kirkopoulos supports Option 1.
“That the Committee recommends both Councils endorse Option 1 – Dissolving the shared Fire Chief model and returning to independent fire departments, with direction to staff to prepare transition plans for their respective councils to ensure service stability and future growth capacity,” the report recommends.
In the four years the joint program has been in play, several significant issues cropped up, many without improvement or resolution; a fact born out in a survey of firefighters.
“Firefighters: 85–90% in both municipalities rated the pilot/shared Chief model as unsuccessful, citing
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Emma Miller, 5, stretches out in a free yoga class hosted at the Grimsby YMCA on Saturday as part of the Mayor’s Community Day. For more coverage, please turn to Page 24. Loree - Photo
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From Page 1 lack of communication and integration,” the report notes.
As well, a community engagement survey only garnered a .25 per cent response.
“Both CAOs and members of the fire service leadership recognized that piloting the shared model had value as a learning exercise, providing insights into governance and inter-municipal collaboration,” the report states.
The challenges of the program were cited as:
• Growth Pressures: Anticipated population growth tied to GO Train service in both municipalities and intensification (Grimsby: 51,100 by 2051 Lincoln: 45,660 by 2051). Growth will increase call volumes, inspections, and fire code enforcement.
mercial, and residential incidents.
• Infrastructure and Resourcing: Only Grimsby’s Station 1 is actively staffed and able to assemble volunteer firefighters; reliance on mutual aid is unsustainable without clear automatic aid agreements. This cannot be relied on as a system for firefighting.
• Strengthen volunteer and, where necessary, part-time/fulltime staffing to meet increasing growth demands;
• Implement organizational changes to improve leadership, communication, and accountability; and
• CAO’s to undertake a comprehensive review of call volumes, staffing models, and resourcing needs;
• Re-examine, and where needed, formalize automatic aid agreements;
• Continue to monitor long-term regional opportunities while strengthening local service delivery.
• A final report will be presented to both councils on Dec. 3, 2025.
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• Measurement Limitations: Limited baseline data and no consistent performance indicators hindered meaningful evaluation of the shared model.
“However, they also noted key challenges, including the absence of defined performance metrics to track progress and evaluate results, as well as a perception that the benefits of the arrangement were not evenly dis tributed between the two municipalities. These concerns reinforced the difficulty of sustaining the model in its current form.”
• Staffing and Response Times: Both departments face challenges in volunteer response reliability, es pecially evenings and weekends. NFPA stan dards highlight gaps in current staffing levels for high-rise, com
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As part of recommending the dissolution of the shared model, the CAOs say the municipalities should:
• Continue collaborating in targeted areas such as joint training, equipment standardization, procurement efficiencies, and automatic aid agreements, with the possibility of going outside of just Grimsby and Lincoln, which may include looking at other options for partnerships. Next steps are listed as:
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•Refocus on independent, community-specific service delivery;
• Develop implementation plans for re-establishing fully independent operations;
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Fun at The Y
The Grimsby YMCA played host to the inaugural Mayor’s Day on Saturday with a host of activities - including free admission to the facility - for attendees.
(Right) Zane Basic, 8, serves it up on the volleyball court.
(Below) Adalynn Martinez, 5, mom Claudia and sister Elise, 2, practice their butterfly stretch during a yoga class.
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Correction
The Oct. 2 edition of NewsNow included an incorrect promotional advertisement on Page 3 for HearingLife Canada. The ad stated a “$2,100 off” offer on hearing aids, which was printed in error. The correct promotion is 30-day free trial. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused for HearingLife - Grimsby and our readers.
The correct advertisement is published in our E-Edition at newsnowniagara.com issue as well as Page 6 of this edition.
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October Water/Wastewater Bills in effect during Canada Post strike
Never Miss a Due Date – Even if the Mail Does!
With the Canada Post strike continuing indefinitely, the Town of Lincoln reminds residents and property owners that all due dates for Town bills remain in effect throughout the year, regardless of mail delivery issues, adverse weather, or unanticipated events.
October Water/Wastewater Bills
Should the Canada Post strike continue, the October water/ wastewater bills will not be issued through the mail. If you are in the Beamsville South of King St/Campden water/wastewater billing area, your bill will be ready beginning Wednesday, October 15, and we offer several convenient options:
• Your bill may be picked up in person at Town Hall with valid identification.
• You may email or call for your amount owing. Please have your previous bill handy to verify your identity.
• Now is the perfect time to switch to e-billing and Pre-Authorized Payments for your property tax and utility bills. Register at lincoln.ca/onlineaccounts.
• Register with WaterSmart at lincolnon.watersmart.com to access consumption data and receive electronic copies of your utility bills.
Why make the switch?
• Convenience – Takes the stress out of remembering tax or utility bill due dates and payment details.
• Reliability – No need to wait for your bill(s) in the mail, and postal service disruptions will no longer impact you.
• Efficiency – Saves taxpayer dollars on printing and postage.
• Sustainability – Every switch to digital saves paper, reduces waste, and helps the environment.
Due Dates
Property tax instalments: Due dates are the last business day of February, April, July and September.
Utility bills: issued quarterly, and due dates depend on your billing address.
Ready to make the switch?
Visit lincoln.ca/onlineaccounts
WL active living fair draws 200
By Jessica Barton For NewsNow
Physical and mental stimulation are excellent measures to prevent dementia, says Dr. Anthony Levinson.
Levinson, a professor of McMaster University’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences was the keynote speaker at the West Lincoln Seniors’ Active Living & Information Fair at the West Lincoln Community Centre in Smithville on Sept. 26.
“There are a lot of people who feel dementia is an inevitable thing of aging or genes.”
He said, “There are a small number of cases of dementia that are strongly genetically determined. In most cases the role of genes is not determinant, about one to two per cent of cases are genetically determinant.”
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His presentation dealt with dementia and, primarily, ways to reduce the risk of developing the disease later in life.
During his presentation, Levinson focused on the different ways to promote brain and cognitive function, as well as ways to help prevent or reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Factors such as physical activity, diet, social activity, smoking and alcohol consumption and any previous health conditions have impacts on one’s risk of getting dementia in their older age.
“One of the single risk factors is still age,” Levinson said in a later interview.
“At the age of 65, only about one per cent of the population has dementia and every five years up to 90, the risk doubles.”
Due to the aging population in Canada, Levinson also noted that by 2050, cases of dementia will triple, going from about 600,000 now to about 1.7-1.8 million.
A lot of people improved their knowledge through the e-learning course, with Levinson noting “hundreds of thousands of people use the lesson on the portal.”
However, even though there has been a rise in people educating themselves and more developed countries with higher education have seen improvements when it comes to dementia awareness and prevention, there seems to still be one thing quite a few people get wrong, and Levinson is aware of this.
Levinson also stressed the importance of people learning that anyone can work to reduce their risk of developing dementia. The overall goal of the presentations and e-learning lessons is to help highlight this fact, and other things that people may not be aware of, and has proven to be quite successful.
“There’s data to support the value of this at a broader public health level,” Levinson said, mentioning data sets from both the World Health Organization and The Lancet, a British medical journal.
“It’s never too early or too late to start,” Levinson noted in relation to prevention. “The data is encouraging for those with mild cognitive impairments, even being beneficial even after having symptoms of cognition impairment to slow.”
Additional information as well as the e-lessons can be accessed at DementiaRisk.ca.
Some attendees at West Lincoln’s Seniors’ Active Living and Information Fair took part in a free chair yoga class.
Dr. Anthony Levinson
HAT TRICK HOCKEY IS BACK!! 30th Year
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1. Choose ONE player from EACH letter group below for a total of twenty players. Each player gains one point per goal or assist received. At the end of the regular season, the grand prize will be awarded to the entrant with the most points on his or her team.
2. Use last year’s statistics as a guide to make your best GM judgment. The contests runs through the 2025-26 regular season with prizes awarded as shown. You could win just by entering the contest! Watch NewsNow for regular standings & prizes.
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2024-25 PLAYER STATS TEAM Games Goals Assists Total
q A1. Nikita Kucherov TBL 78 37 84 121
q A2. Nathan MacKinnon COL 79 32 84 116
q A3. Leon Draisaitl EDM 71 52 54 106
q A4. David Pastrnak BOS 82 43 63 106
q A5. Connor McDavid EDM 67 26 74 100
q B1. Mitch Marner VGK 81 27 75 102
q B2. Jack Eichel VGK 77 28 66 94
q B3. Clayton Keller UTA 81 30 60 90
q B4. Artemi Panarin NYR 80 37 52 89
q B5. Mikko Rantanen DAL 82 32 56 88
q C1. Cale Makar COL 80 30 62 92
q C2. William Nylander TOR 82 45 39 84
q C3. Robert Thomas STL 70 21 60 81
q C4. Auston Matthews TOR 67 33 45 78
q C5. Kirill Kaprizov MIN 79 31 43 74
q D1. Kyle Connor WPG 82 41 56 97
q D2. Nick Suzuki MON 82 30 59 89
q D3. Jesper Bratt NJD 81 21 67 88
q D4. Martin Necas COL 79 27 56 83
q D5. Jason Robertson DAL 82 35 45 80
q E1. Sidney Crosby PIT 80 33 58 91
q E2. Brandon Hagel TBL 82 35 55 90
q E3. Sam Reinhart FLA 79 39 42 81
q E4. Quinn Hughes VAN 68 16 60 76
q E5. J.T. Miller NYR 72 22 48 70
q F1. Dylan Strome WAS 77 29 53 82
q F2. Brayden Point TBL 77 42 40 82
q F3. Tim Stützle OTT 82 24 55 79
q F4. Sebastian Aho CAR 79 29 45 74
q F5. Evan Bouchard EDM 82 14 53 67
q G1. Mark Scheifele WPG 82 39 48 87
q G2. Lucas Raymond DET 82 27 53 80
q G3. Jake Guentzel TBL 80 41 39 80
q G4. Travis Konecny PHI 82 24 52 76
q G5. Seth Jarvis CAR 73 32 35 67
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2025-26 PLAYERS TEAM Games Goals Assists Total
q H1. Jack Hughes NJD 62 27 43 70
q H2. Drake Batherson OTT 82 26 42 68
q H3. Matvei Michkov PHI 80 26 37 63
q H4. Kirill Marchenko CBJ 41 25 31 56
q H5. Elias Pettersson VAN 64 15 30 45
q I1. Adrian Kempe LAK 81 35 38 73
q I2. Matt Boldy MIN 82 27 46 73
q I3. Tage Thompson BUF 76 44 28 72
q I4. Connor Bedard CHI 82 23 44 67
q I5. Dylan Holloway STL 77 26 37 63
q J1. Filip Forsberg NSH 82 31 45 76
q J2. Aleksander Barkov FLA 67 20 51 71
q J3. Nazem Kadri CGY 82 35 32 67
q J4. Macklin Celebrini SJS 70 25 38 63
q J5. Adam Fox NYR 74 10 51 61
q K1. Wyatt Johnston DAL 82 33 38 71
q K2. Jordan Kyrou STL 82 36 34 70
q K3. Cole Caufield MON 82 37 33 70
q K4. Nico Hischier NJD 75 35 34 69
q K5. Brady Tkachuk OTT 72 29 26 55
q L1. Dylan Larkin DET 82 30 40 70
q L2. Alex DeBrincat DET 82 39 31 70
q L3. JJ Peterka UTA 77 27 41 68
q L4. Rasmus Dahlin BUF 73 17 51 68
q L5. Marco Rossi MIN 82 24 36 60
q M1. Zach Werenski CBJ 81 23 59 82
q M2. John Tavares TOR 75 38 36 74
q M3. Lane Hutson MON 82 6 60 66
q M4. Victor Hedman TBL 79 15 51 66
q M5. Logan Cooley UTA 75 25 40 65
q N1. Matt Duchene DAL 82 30 52 82
q N2. Alex Ovechkin WAS 65 44 29 73
q N3. Roope Hintz DAL 76 28 39 67
q N4. Josh Morrissey WPG 80 14 48 62
q N5. Mika Zibanejad NYR 82 20 42 62
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2025-26 PLAYERS TEAM Games Goals Assists
Total
q O1. Bryan Rust PIT 71 31 34 65
q O2. Dylan Guenther UTA 70 27 33 60
q O3. Vincent Trocheck NYR 82 26 33 59
q O4. Connor McMichael WAS 82 26 31 57
q O5. Quinton Byfield LAK 81 23 31 54
q P1. Anze Kopitar LAK 81 21 46 67
q P2. Alex Tuch BUF 82 36 31 67
q P3. Ryan Donato CHI 80 31 31 62
q P4. Kevin Fiala LAK 81 35 25 60
q P5. Sean Monahan CBJ 54 19 38 57
q Q1. Pierre-Luc Dubois WAS 82 20 46 66
q Q2. Nikolaj Ehlers CAR 69 24 39 63
q Q3. Jonathan Huberdeau CGY 81 28 34 62
q Q4. Jake Sanderson OTT 80 11 46 57
q Q5. Carter Verhaeghe FLA 81 20 33 53
q R1. Mark Stone VGK 66 19 48 67
q R2. Aliaksei Protas WAS 76 30 36 66
q R3. Jared McCann SEA 82 22 39 61
q R4. Kent Johnson CBJ 68 24 33 57
q R5. Steven Stamkos NSH 82 27 26 53
q S1. Tomas Hertl VGK 73 32 29 61
q S2. Matthew Knies TOR 78 29 29 58
q S3. Bo Horvat NYI 81 28 29 57
q S4. Noah Dobson MON 71 10 29 39
q S5. Mathew Barzal NYI 30 6 14 20
q T1. Nick Schmaltz UTA 82 20 43 63
q T2. Matthew Tkachuk FLA 52 22 35 57
q T3. Jonathan Marchessault NSH 78 21 35 56
q T4. Brock Nelson COL 80 26 30 56
q T5. Brock Boeser VAN 75 25 25 50
Last week for Hat Trick entries
Next Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. is the final deadline to enter the 30th anniversary edition of Hat Trick Hockey. With a trip-for-two to a Stanley Cup game up for grabs, NewsNow readers may want to take a look at Page 9 of this edition, complete the form and get it to the newspaper’s 45 Main St. W. office in Grimsby by the deadline. All entries must be in the office by that time.
A host of weekly prizes will be up for grabs throughout the season, so anyone in 800th spot could still win a great prize. Good luck to all entrants.
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Wheels turn on Niagara/Hamilton transit link
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow
The notion of connecting Niagara’s transit system with its Hamilton counterpart picked up some steam with Town of Lincoln getting behind the idea this week.
In a letter jointly sent to Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horvath by Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton and Lincoln’s representative on the Niagara Tranist board, Coun. JD Pachereva, full support for the idea is given.
“YOUR SMILE IS MY BUSINESS”
“On behalf of the Town of Lincoln, we write to express our strong support for enhancing regional transit connectivity between Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) and Niagara Transit through a dedicated corridor linking Stoney Creek, Grimsby, and points beyond into Niagara West,” the letter reads.
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The extension and integration of transit services between Hamilton and Niagara represents a transformational opportunity to improve mobility across our region. A connection point via Grimsby and Stoney Creek would provide residents of Lincoln and other communities in West Niagara with seamless access to employment, education, healthcare, and cultural opportunities in Hamilton and beyond, while also enabling Hamilton residents to more easily connect with Niagara’s growing economic and tourism sectors.
The idea was first pushed by Grimsby Coun. Reg Freake, who respresents his municipality on the transit board. At a meeting in September, he made a formal requestand council approved - to request that the wheels get
in motion on moving a transit link forward.
Lincoln agreed.
“Improved transit connectivity would benefit the entire Western Niagara corridor, particularly communities such as Grimsby, Beamsville, and Vineland, by reducing transportation barriers, promoting sustainable commuting options, and supporting equitable growth,” states Lincoln’s letter.
“As Niagara continues to evolve and densify, especially in our west-end communities, access to interregional transit is increasingly essential to ensure our residents are connected to the broader GTHA network.
The idea and the letter will be on the agenda for the transit board’s Oct. 21 meeting.
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Plowing match proceeds
As hosts of last month’s International Plowing Match, West Lincoln gave away about 800 West Lincoln T-shirts which featured a chicken riding a tractor. Recipients donated more than $4,200 to benefit West Lincoln Community Care. As well, West Lincoln’s IPM beautification prize, $300, was also donated to WLCC. On hand for the presentation were: food bank manager Sharlene Volpatti of WLCC; client services administrator Steph Melo and Mayor Cheryl Ganann.
As part of Fire Prevention Week, Grimsby firefighters were out at Grimsby Farmers Market and Sobeys Grimsby with educational materials dealing with this year’s theme “ Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” On hand at Sobeys were (L to R) firefighters Maddy
Happy Thanksgiving To You & Your Family
Happy Thanksgiving To You & Your Family
Thanksgiving is a time for pausing to appreciate the goodwill of others.
Thanksgiving is a time for pausing to appreciate the goodwill of others.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment and support of our hospital!
Thank you for your unwavering commitment and support of our hospital!
Best Wishes from the Governing Board & Staff
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, which runs from Oct. 5-11, Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services is promoting this year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”, to raise awareness about the risks of lithium-ion batteries if improperly handled and to highlight simple steps to prevent battery fires.
Lithium-ion batteries are in many everyday devices, including cell phones, e-bikes, scooters, laptops, and power tools. While they are safe when used properly, improper charging, use of offbrand batteries, or tampering can cause fires or even explosions. Remember, use only the charger and battery recommended by the device manufacturer. Don’t modify, rebuild, or mix bat-
tery parts. If a battery is swollen, leaking, overheating, or smells strange, stop using it immediately. Never charge devices while sleeping or unattended. Store and charge battery-powered devices away from exits so that a fire won’t block your way out.
“We’re asking everyone to learn how small choices, like unplugging devices when they’re fully charged or buying certified batteries, can make a big difference in preventing fires,” said Fire Chief Greg Hudson.
“We encourage residents to visit www.ChargedForLife.ca for some important fire safety resources. For more information, contact your local fire department.
Greg Hudson, Fire Chief, Niagara West Fire & Emergency Services
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Stone Sean Begley Dustin Berry
Culp
Pat Kirby
Evan Moss
Andy Medwid Ryan Newton
Mike Ostaszewicz
Joe Taylor Dave Timperio
Mark MacDonald
Ethan Kolaric
Mitchell Mueller
Madeline Middleton
Trent Synder
Sydney Mumford
Luke Huinink
Cody Cappadocio Allison Caswell Chris Keizer
Christian Giovannini
Rob Fleming Ryan Green Thomas Hodgson
a. Capt. Tim Driscoll a. Capt. Derrick Fiss. a. Capt. Owen Nichols
brad malton blake loney
Capt. brad Wellings
Capt. Kevin brown Cedric Warburton Capt. Remco deGraaf
Chris Unrau a Capt. Cory Peacock
Chief brian Culp
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Josh lewis Josh Davies
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Chaplain Carrie Jones
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Jacob Pritchett Jesse vandermaas
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Kevin palmieri len vellekoop
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a. Captain Ryan Fulton
Blain davis ash Thompson
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Captain Brad Martin
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Captain Chris Riediger
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Captain Will McPherson
Captain Tom Bergshoeff
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dave Swash dist. Chief dave Keracher
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Martin earley
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Kyle davis a Capt. Joe Snihur
Matt Tigchelaar
Ron Huinink
Zach lautenbach Trevor low
Cameron Snihur
a. Captain Grant downes
a. Captain Brent Corder
Captain dan Michels Captain Craig Schmidt
Captain Rob Kaine Chris Wismer
dist. Chief Bob Blake
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Jon High Ken Schonewille
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Owen Barkway Scott Bahro
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GRIMSBY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
Harvest Luncheon
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 12:00 NOON
Livingston Activity Centre 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby, ON
Luncheon catered by CHEF BRAD REMPEL
Entertainment by John Dimarchi
DOOR PRIZES, FUN FOR ALL!
Member Tickets: $25.00
Non-Member Tickets: $30.00
Tickets, cash only, must be purchased in advance of the Livingston Activity Centre office. Deadline for tickets: Friday Oct. 17th 905-309-2075
Call Catherine at the office 289-235-9500 or call her cell 289-442-0352 • Email: catherine@wn3.ca A great chance for children to earn their
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Ontariogreen gets first private planting done
By Jessica Barton For NewsNow
Ontariogreen Conservation Association took part in its first planting on private property at Beamsville’s Substrata Farm on Sept 25 - planting 60 native trees and shrubs.
After a year of discussing and planning planting, a group of 12 volunteers, both from the farm and the community, made their way to the organic farm on Bartlett Road.
It took only about 45 minutes to complete the planting.
Liz Benneian, Ontariogreen’s executive director, said this project took longer than most, but every planting is a case-by-case scenario.
“When it comes to timing, it really all depends. It can be a much shorter time frame, but it wouldn’t be unusual for it to take a couple months from the initial conversation to completion.” Benneian said.
The seven species of trees and five shrubs, costing around $1,500 total, was carefully
It was all hands on deck at Substrata Farm for the planting of 60 native trees and shrubs.
curated by Benneian based on their “high biodiversity value.”
“I will usually come up with an initial plan based on the sunlight in the area, the soil conditions, the wind conditions, and come up with an initial list,” Benneian said.
Continuing with the careful process of picking the right trees, Benneian added, “It does become easier, but I still research every tree and I do double check conditions for all of them. No plant is selected without me having a look at everything it requires.”
While Ontariogreen and Benneian were planning and ordering the plants, the owners, the Procyshyn family
grass and weeds and give us a clear planting bed.”
Wanting to give proper credit where it is due, Benneian made note that it was Arlo Procyshyn who reached out and initiated this project.
was doing their part, with Benneian noting that Arlo Procyshyn prepared the site by “tarping it for almost a year to eliminate the
Guest Speaker Ev Page, PLCGS
There will be a planting on Saturday, Nov, 1, from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the lot between 4049 and 4051 on Ashby Drive in Beamsville.
Volunteers are needed.
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Grimsby Historical Society Monthly Speaker Series
“Small Town, Big Courage: WWII Stories from Grimsby” Thursday, October 9, 2025
As a GHS Archives volunteer, Ev Page has been researching WWII stories relating to the Grimsby community and has uncovered many stories of courage, sacrifice and support. Ev will share a few of those stories during her presentation.
Ev is a genealogist who has achieved a Professional Learning Certificate with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, specializing in British and Canadian Programs.
GHS members – complimentary Non-members - $10.00
GHS Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 9, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Livingston Activity Centre 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby Everyone Welcome!
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The team at Dr. Joe and Associates put on many bright smiles on their way to generating more than $2,600 for McNally House Hospice through their Smiles For Life Campaign - a teeth whitening program run from March 1-June 30. On hand for the presentation were (L to R) Dr. Joe Paolasini, community engagement coordinator at McNally Amanda Black, Dr. Alana Paolasini and Carey Paolasini. Williscraft - Photo
Get your Hat Trick entry in
Just wanted to make one more mention of next week’s entry deadline for Hat Trick Hockey.
The response has been amazing and it is hoped we get a bunch of new entrants taking at shot at winning a trip-fortwo to a Stanley Cup game. All entries must be received at NewsNow’s 45 Main St. W. office by 5 p.m. next Tuesday, Oct. 15. Fill out the entry form on Page 9 and bring it in along with your $5 entry fee and you’re set for the season - and remember, you can be at the bottom of the heap and still win a great prize! M.W.
BIG decisions ahead for fire services
I don’t know if there is an Ides of October or November somewhere in the Roman calendar as their is in March, but Grimsby (and Lincoln to some degree) residents better beware just the same.
There are two major items - one lurking, one about to become a front-burner issue - and both could have major impacts on Grimsby, with one of them affecting Lincoln as well.
These shenanigans over a fight, which really isn’t a fight, with Grimsby’s Finance Committee somehow seemingly deciding to go against the Corporations Act to claim all things Niagara Power Inc. and Grimsby Power Inc. as its domain is just silly. However, with an end goal of pushing the Town into selling the utility and thereby giving up the golden egg of annual revenue, it still needs keen attention due to the stakes involved. You’ll see more on that next week.
At hand is an item which was on the Oct. 8 agenda for the Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee, a report which includes a recommendation that the shared experiment be ended with each department going back to its prior structure, but noting changes are needed imminently to plan for the future.
This shared service structure has been a work in progress since 2021. It was entered by both parties with the best of intentions
and there has been a lot of effort put into it both on an administrative level and from the firefighters’ point of view.
Straight up, it never worked from the start from the firefighter point of view. There were several and ongoing communications issues - some more important than othersalmost from the get-go, which made many of the firefighters concerned. Having talked with many of the firefighters from each town over the four years about how things were going, they were not airing petty grievances. Their worry was for the future if the initial foundation was shaky. This was born out through the survey of both crews which had 85-90 per cent “unsuccessful” as their rating for the pilot/shared chief model.
There has been some banter about lack of trust issues between the municipalities but, seriously, that does not matter and should have no impact on the forward-thinking that is now required, so let’s just
set any of that aside and move on.
The larger issue - beyond the shared model not working - is the need to avoid a full-time fire service.
I think the last time I saw a full assessment of what the impact of a full-time service would be just on Grimsby was when Chief Mike Cain was in his first year. I don’t think I have ever seen such an assessment for Lincoln - or West Lincoln for that matter.
But I am hear to tell ya’, it would be in the millions, annually. It would be a huge financial hit.
These men and women do a great job keeping our community safe - please check out the smiling faces from Page 16-22 in this week’s edition - but you should get down on your knees and thank them every day for putting in time to keep millions of dollars in expenses off the municipal books.
In the coming months, you will see up-to-date estimates of full-time departments - these must be done as part of the due diligence as each municipality works toward a sustainable plan for its fire services. Who knows, it may be that another run at a shared service with a different foundation is determined to be most beneficial? Who knows?
But rest assured, the decisions your councils in Grimsby and Lincoln make in the next couple months will have a massive impact on the taxpayers’ wallet.
MIKE WILLISCRAFT
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In Loving Memory of
Norman Johnston
With heavy hearts and sudden sorrow, we share that Norman Johnston passed away peacefully on October 1st at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Norm carried his quick wit, sharp humor, and unmistakable charm everywhere life took him. He never missed a chance to tell a story, share a laugh, or offer a cheeky remark. Norm will be deeply missed by his wife, Lyn, his children Phil (Carina) and Ashleigh, and his beloved grandchildren Austin, Matthew, and Blake. He is now reunited with his son Keith, who we like to imagine was there waiting at the “Heaven Airport” to welcome him home. We are grateful to his close friends for their onstant support. True to form, Norm left this world with his favourite candy tucked in his pocket - a final reminder of his humour and sweet tooth.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Norm will be arranged at a later date.
IN MEMORIUM
Margaret Jean Dewar
Circa 2011- Oct 5 2025
Margaret was born free and wild in Attawapiskat. She was trusted to me by Paul and Sharron Purdy of Moosonee Puppy Rescue in 2013
Thanks to the many people we have met over the years on our long walks by the lake.
Your interest and compassion made many of our days.
Good Bye my sweet angel .Find Sally and have fun.
Love is the Answer - Malcolm (Dad) - See you soon. Thanks for loving me!
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