LOCAL HEADLINES

Dec 3, 2024

They found their oasis not in the desert, but at the bank of the Welland River

Riverside Oasis received recognition at the West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce business awards, where they won the sustainability award.

Their passion pays off: McCarthy family once again excels at the Royal

Luke Edwards

Dec 3, 2024

Niagara Farms

Their passion pays off: McCarthy family once again excels at the Royal

Tanya McCarthy raises an award-winning herd of Nigerian dwarfs under the Willow-Haven banner.

Luke Edwards

Nov 7, 2024

Niagara Farms

Watching the anxiety ‘just melt away’

The origin story of BNR Stables sounds like a Kevin Costner film. However, instead of attracting former baseball stars, they welcome kids

West Lincoln farm businesses shine at chamber awards

Luke Edwards

Nov 7, 2024

Niagara Farms

West Lincoln farm businesses shine at chamber awards

Aaron Oosterhoff and his family are on a quest to put a twist on a classic breakfast menu.

A Duc ascends the throne: New grape king announced

Luke Edwards

Oct 3, 2024

Niagara Farms

A Duc ascends the throne: New grape king announced

Unlike his opa, the new king hasn’t exactly been crowned. And that’s quite alright for Jeff Duc.

Luke Edwards

Oct 3, 2024

Niagara Farms

Fall fair season comes to Niagara

As sure as it’s the time when the leaves turn colours, September also marks a busy time of year in the fair calendar.

National Overdose Awareness Dayrecognized in Woodstock

Lee Griffi

Sep 13, 2024

Niagara Farms

National Overdose Awareness Dayrecognized in Woodstock

The Harm Reduction Working Group of the Oxford Mental Health and Addictions Action Coalition (OMHAAC) hosted

Going, goating, gone: Herd of goats used to control weeds, invasive species

Luke Edwards

Jul 29, 2024

Niagara Farms

Going, goating, gone: Herd of goats used to control weeds, invasive species

A Niagara farmer has found a creative way to put his animals to good use.

These flowers are ‘moss’ sees: Casa Orchids use different substrate to lengthen lifespan

Luke Edwards

Jul 29, 2024

Niagara Farms

These flowers are ‘moss’ sees: Casa Orchids use different substrate to lengthen lifespan

The last thing Michael Pang wants to see is his orchids flame out shortly after they get into the hands of a customer.

Niagara antique power show a reminder of our collective past

Luke Edwards

Jul 3, 2024

Niagara Farms

Niagara antique power show a reminder of our collective past

The old machine, having stalled out, caught Louie Stinellis’ attention. The young boy gave it a heave to try to get it restarted.

Uncertainty with cherries just makes the season more exciting

Luke Edwards

Jul 3, 2024

Niagara Farms

Uncertainty with cherries just makes the season more exciting

A late frost may mean a slightly lighter crop than usual, but that isn’t doing anything to sap the excitement for Paula Bryk

Contributed

May 29, 2024

Niagara Farms

Business is ‘blooming’ at Adam’s Flora

Mairi Frere works at Adam’s Flora, a regular at the Port Colborne, Welland and St. Catharines farmers’ markets.

Swierenga honoured as a farm and food ‘champion’

Contributed

May 29, 2024

Niagara Farms

Swierenga honoured as a farm and food ‘champion’

A dependable presence in Niagara’s ag community, Farm and Food Care Ontario has honoured Henry Swierenga for his unwavering devotion to...

Spring is an exciting, if nervous, time of year for fruit farmers

Luke Edwards

May 29, 2024

Niagara Farms

Spring is an exciting, if nervous, time of year for fruit farmers

By Luke Edwards Even though he spent late April nervous that a spring frost could kill off many of the blossoms that would otherwise...