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.
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Luke Edwards
7 hours ago
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
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
Luke Edwards
Nov 7
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.
Luke Edwards
Oct 3
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
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.
Lee Griffi
Sep 13
National Overdose Awareness Dayrecognized in Woodstock
The Harm Reduction Working Group of the Oxford Mental Health and Addictions Action Coalition (OMHAAC) hosted
Luke Edwards
Jul 29
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.
Luke Edwards
Jul 29
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.
Luke Edwards
Jul 3
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.
Luke Edwards
Jul 3
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
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.
Contributed
May 29
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...
Luke Edwards
May 29
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...
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