February 26th, 2010 - Katelyn Haney donates her hair to Wigs for Kids
This is our beautiful little girl Katelyn. Katelyn is 3 ½ years old and she, along with her brother Jaxon is the light of our lives. Unfortunately Katelyn was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder called Tetrasomy 18p. Children with thi... > more
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February 11th, 2010 - NEDC Receives Prestigious Provincial Marketing Award for the Niagara Original Brand
2009 was a banner year for NEDC’s marketing programs, having just received a provincial marketing award to go along with the two national marketing awards it won previously.
On Thursday, February 4, 2010, at a formal gala event in Toronto ho... > more
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February 08th, 2010 - How to Maximize Business Growth in Today's Economy
How to Maximize Business Growth in Today's Economy
February 25, 2010 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Join Senior Thought Leader, Jason Stangroom, for this teleworkshop showcasing quick, easy and actionable tips for growing your business in today's econom... > more
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February 04th, 2010 - Brock scientist wins coveted national award
A leading scientist recruited from the United States to do his research at Brock University has won one of Canada’s most prestigious awards in organic chemistry.
Professor Tomas Hudlicky has won the 2010 Alfred Bader Award, given by the Cana... > more
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February 01st, 2010 - NIAGARA COLLEGE'S WINE VISITOR + EDUCATION CENTRE WINS ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Niagara College’s Wine Visitor + Education Centre (WVEC) has received the 2009 Niagara Community Design Architecture Award.
Designed by Emilio Raimondo of Raimondo and Associates Architects, Inc. of Niagara Falls, the WVEC was officially ope... > more
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January 20th, 2010 - Niagara College launches new athletics bus
Niagara College launched its new athletics bus today during stops at the Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake Campuses.
Niagara College athletics has partnered with Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches to provide the Niagara College Knights varsity at... > more
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January 20th, 2010 - NEW BUSINESS TO OPEN THIS MONTH IN DOWNTOWN ST.CATHARINES
In the upcoming weeks of January Salon Sara Lina will have opened its doors in downtown St. Catharines. The salon, named for its owner Sara Lina McCann, is located at 92 Church Street in a charming 115 year old home. This boutique style salon embodie... > more
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January 20th, 2010 - Chamber Secures Federal Investment for Regional Public Procurement Portal
(St. Catharines) – As Canada’s Economic Action Plan continues to be implemented across the country, St. Catharines M.P. Rick Dykstra announced further funding support under the Southern Ontario Development Program's Community Adjustment F... > more
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January 18th, 2010 - Pioneer Petroleums Rallies Customers Around Relief For Haiti
In response to the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12th, Pioneer Petroleums is giving customers an opportunity to help the people of Haiti. Customers will be invited to donate cash or Pioneer Bonus Bucks to the Pioneer Relie... > more
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January 07th, 2010 - TWENTY VALLEY TOURISM ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW GENERAL MANAGER
The Twenty Valley Tourism Association (TVTA) is pleased to announce that Mr. JD Pachereva has accepted the position of General Manager, effective January 4, 2010.
Mr. Pachereva comes to the TVTA with enthusiasm and a keen understanding of what the... > more
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January 07th, 2010 - NIAGARA COLLEGE WELCOMES LARGEST INTAKE OF FIRST-YEAR JANUARY-START STUDENTS
Niagara College welcomes its largest-ever intake of first-year January-start students this week, as close to 800 new students start their college career.
The students will get their first taste of college life during January Orientation, Jan. 7 an... > more
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January 07th, 2010 - Job seekers need information to make decisions that will move them from unemployment to employment, right here in Niagara.
Niagara Workforce Planning Board (NWPB) in partnership with Literacy Link Niagara is pleased to announce the release of Niagara Occupational Profiles, an easy to use, web-based resource tool designed to assist career counsellors and job seekers to cr... > more
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December 18th, 2009 - Walk for Memories with the Alzheimer Society...AND WALK YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHY BRAIN
Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Alzheimer Walk for Memories, Mall Walk, to be held on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at The Pen Centre, provincially sponsored by Manulife Financial. Registration begins at 9:00 a... > more
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December 18th, 2009 - Brock awarded more than $700,000 from CFI to support aging, human health and materials science research
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced this week that it has awarded $727,012 to Brock University in support of five projects led by several Brock researchers. The projects focus on aging, human health and materials science, and will in... > more
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December 16th, 2009 - Red Ribbon Art Exhibition and Sale
Red Ribbon Art Exhibition and Sale, sponsored by the Fort Erie Arts Council, Feb. 5 - 7, 2010 at the Ontario Welcome Centre (Crossroads) 350 Bertie St., Fort Erie, ON, Features all new original paintings, photography and other media by over 65 artist... > more
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December 16th, 2009 - Federal research money will help Brock help grape growers and wineries
The federal government announced today that the Grape Growers of Ontario and Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute will receive up to $1.9 million to fund new research that will directly support Canada’s grape... > more
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December 04th, 2009 - NCT WINERY INTRODUCES "TOP OF THE CLASS" WINE CLUB
The Niagara College Teaching Winery has introduced a new way for wine enthusiasts to taste the best of Niagara with its ‘Top of the Class’
Wine Club.
Members will enjoy carefully selected VQA wines crafted by Niagara College students,... > more
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November 17th, 2009 - NIAGARA COLLEGE JOINS "PROJECT HERO"
Scholarship program supports the children of fallen Canadian soldiers
Niagara College has joined a unique national program designed to provide financial support to the children of fallen Canadian soldiers.
Inspired by retired General Rick Hilli... > more
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November 17th, 2009 - NIAGARA COLLEGE INTRODUCES NEW EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAM
Niagara College is offering the chance to explore the world with custom-designed small group excursions that show the real side of the many fascinating places on the planet, hosted by an experienced College representative.
The new Niagara College... > more
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November 02nd, 2009 - COMMISSO FAMILY TO OPEN EXCITING NEW FRESH FOOD MARKET
After a six-year hiatus from the world of grocery marketing, the Commisso family of Niagara is re-entering the business, launching a fresh new food store concept in Niagara Falls.
Says Rocco Commisso, “The time is right for the high quality... > more
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November 02nd, 2009 - "Going once, going twice, sold!"
This familiar phrase will be heard loud and clear as excited bidders lay claim to jewelry, tickets to sporting events, kitchenware, , artwork, restaurant vouchers, gift baskets, weekend get aways, spa gift certificates, golf packages, wine tours, and... > more
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October 29th, 2009 - Reimer Verge Insurance Brokers Donated Blankets and Hosted BBQ to Raise Food, Clothing and Money for the Newark Neighbours Charity
Today, brokers from Reimer Verge Insurance Brokers donated 50 fleece magenta blankets to the Newark Neighbours Charity. They also hosted a barbeque to raise food, clothing and money for the local organization. The donated blankets, food, clothing and... > more
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October 23rd, 2009 - NIAGARA COLLEGE TEACHING WINERY WINS FIVE MEDALS AT INTERVIN AWARDS
The Niagara College Teaching Winery continues to sit at the head of the class after winning five medals at the recent InterVin International Wine Awards.
The NCT Winery received silver for its 2007 Dean’s List Pinot Noir (Cuvee Awards 1st p... > more
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October 19th, 2009 - NEC to host screening of “The Age of Stupid”
Niagara College’s Niagara Environmental Corps (NEC), in partnership
with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sustainability Network and the Onghiara
International Film Festival, will host the first Niagara screening of
the award-winning film “The ... > more
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October 13th, 2009 - NIAGARA COLLEGE GOLF CLASSIC RAISES $32,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIP
The Niagara College Foundation hit a hole-in-one during the 2009 Niagara College Golf Classic, raising $32,000, up from $26,000 in 2008.
Proceeds from the golf tournament are counted toward the Building Futures Campaign goal and will be matched at... > more
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October 13th, 2009 - Brock to present Niagara College president with honorary degree
Brock University will bestow an honorary degree upon Dan Patterson, President of Niagara College, at this year’s Fall Convocation, which will take place during two ceremonies on Saturday, Oct. 17.
“We are extremely pleased to be honour... > more
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October 08th, 2009 - Finding Hope and Support in Difficult Times
Suicide is something that impacts most people at some point in time, regardless of their demographics. The goal of our committee is to raise awareness around warning signs that someone might be thinking about ending their life; education around... > more
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October 06th, 2009 - Start Thinking BIG -Get to the next level in your life and business
The Business Link wants you to succeed and we want to help you get to the next level in your life and in your business. Together with our partners we want you to join us at the BIG THINK on November 12, 2009 in Niagara:
- Gerry Visca - C... > more
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October 06th, 2009 - Niagara Food Festival celebrated its 16th anniversary
The Niagara Food Festival celebrated its 16th anniversary over the October 2-4 weekend in downtown Welland. Niagara's biggest festival of food brought together local growers, producers, restaurateurs, chefs, wineries, and entertainers to celebrate th... > more
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October 05th, 2009 - BREAKING GROUND ON WORLD HABITAT DAY
Today on World Habitat Day, Habitat Niagara will begin construction of another affordable home for a family in our community.
Habitat for Humanity Niagara exists to build stronger, healthier families and communities. It relies on the financial sup... > more
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