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For months, car dealers across form Grimsby Gateway were not sure what state they would find their properties when they arrived each morning since someone had been shooting at several […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow There really is only one explanation for Coun. Kevin Ritchie acting like a horse’s behind at nearly every Grimsby council meeting. His ongoing attempts to hamstring […]
The 8 District – Grimsby office of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) has received several complaints involving a suspicious male and his pickup truck. Since April of 2021 officers […]
The students and staff of Cairn Christian School’s Stoney Creek campus raised more than $20,000 for McNally House Hospice through a virtual Hike for Hospice event. The school has been […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Several members of the Grimsby 5 who regularly laud expert opinion voted to discard an Integrity Commissioner (IC) report filed with regard to a Coun. Dave […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Grimsby council is the Toronto Maple Leafs of municipal politics. When this group was put together by its general manager – the voting public – it […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Rain, wind and rot combined to spell the end of a historic beech tree located at the corner of Nelles Road and Main Street East in […]
For more than a year, businesses in Grimsby and beyond have been languishing under COVID lockdown after COVID lockdown. However, despite these hardships, the merchants of Downtown Grimsby have proven […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow At the first opportunity, Ian Robertson is going to be doing what he loves – sailing – but his next voyage will be decidedly different. The […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow After voting May 17 to have a survey conducted among councillors to narrow ward boundary options prior to a special meeting and public input, Grimsby Council […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow So Catherine and I were watching a Quebec version of Dragon’s Den last week when something that was just plain silly popped up. The fellow was […]
The 65 residents of the Lincoln Park Retirement Residence woke up on May 1 to find Mayday baskets- complete with flowers, crochet hearts and more- hanging from their doors. The […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Despite Grimsby council receiving a report with more than a dozen options, a decision on possible new ward boundaries is still a ways off. Council agreed […]
A $1.2 million cheque was a welcome surprise around the Grimsby council table Monday night – final proceeds from the sale of the biodigester. Coming after a $1 million-plus budget […]
This week’s guest is a man who wants to hear Downtown Grimsby come alive with the sound of music. Harley Valentine is a Grimsby-born artist, real estate investor and philanthropist […]
Spring has arrived and with it the Grimsby Garden Club’s 51st Annual Plant Sale. The sale takes place May 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 22 from […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow From a chance conversation years ago at Jazz On The Ridge, to a $1 million donation to kick start a major expansion campaign, things have come […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow The good news keeps on coming for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s rebuild process – this time the local share needed for the $200 million build will […]
Considerable confusion reigned supreme over the weekend for parents and youth alike over protocols regarding Niagara West skateparks. Many youth populated Grimsby’s Skatepark, while others were upset being turned away […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Another 5-4 vote at Grimsby council Monday night will allow for a town procedural bylaw change which backdates signatory processes to cover early April. At issue […]
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