Geoff Waterfield

Ontario

News Anchor & Reporter at Country 105 CKTG-FM

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Section of Welland Hospital Shut Down

1 week ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

A leaking pipe has closed the operating room and related recovery areas of the Welland hospital. Niagara Health says this temporary disruption at the hospital is due to aging infrastructure. Cleaning and restoration teams are working on repairs, to return to normal operations as soon as possible. In the meantime, Niagara Health says rescheduled procedures will be done at the Marotta Family and Niagara Falls hospitals, where possible.
Don't Wait for Gas Prices to Drop: McTeague

3 weeks ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

Don't expect gas station prices in Niagara to change much over the next few weeks, after they dipped to the $1.10 range during the federal election. Gas analyst Dan McTeague tells us that was about the same time OPEC dropped oil prices to $61 a barrel to play nice with Donald Trump.
Niagara Students Win Big in Toronto

3 weeks ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

Gold, silver and bronze medals have been won by Niagara College hairstyling students, at this year's Skills Ontario competition in Toronto. The school says Isabella Bloom of Fonthill, Emily Smolko of Mississauga, and Harmony Beaudry of Grimsby won with three looks... a long hair updo, cornrows on textured hair, and a colour and cut. Also, eight students in the media, trades and technology earned medals as well, including Bianca Dizio of St. Catharines, winning silver in 3D Digital Game art.
Website to Help Niagara Stay Informed

1 month ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

The Niagara region is doing what it can to help residents stay aware of key initiatives council is working on. It has started a website, called the Council Strategic Priorities dashboard, giving insight into how priorities are being advanced. Chair Jim Bradley says public trust and accountability are priorities for this term, and this dashboard provides that window.
Man Arrested on Warrants Dating to 2016

1 month ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

A St. Catharines man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants dating back to 2016 has been arrested. Police recently began an investigation of the man, and on Wednesday, they say he was observed in a drug transaction. He was in a vehicle with a woman, he was arrested due to the outstanding warrants, and police found they both had some fentanyl and money.
Kalar Road Apartments Approved

1 month ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

Construction of two new apartment buildings will proceed in Niagara Falls at the corner of Kalar and McLeod Roads. City council approved this recently, which includes protecting Warren Creek and its floodplain. Architect Peter Lesdow added the site isn't far from nearby amenities. "Banks, restaurants, community centres, elementary and high schools, and public parks.
Tour Guides Excited for Cruise Season

1 month ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

Excitement is brewing in Port Colborne as the cruise ship season gets underway. The city says the reopening of the Welland Canal means anticipation of more than 700 ship visits, between this month and October, and local guides are looking forward to showing the city off. There's been a 30% increase in visits to Great Lakes ports, and a $230-million economic impact.
Fire Violation Fines Laid

1 month ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

Thousands of dollars in fines will be paid by the owners of two buildings in Welland for fire safety violations. The Welland Fire and Emergency services tell us between February and March of last year, they responded to several complaints concerning a buiding on Division Street.
Niagara Falls Woman Wins Lottery

1 month ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

Persistance with the same lottery numbers has finally paid off for a Niagara Falls woman. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says Laurie Kent has won almost $106,000 from the March 19th Lotto 6/49 draw. She says she's been using the same numbers for 20 years. One day she planned to buy a ticket, then realized she had another unchecked one, which turned out to be the big win. She says she'll travel, and invest in retirement. The ticket was bought at Zehrs on Morrison Street in Niagara Falls.
Hamilton GO Station Work Done

1 month ago | 101morefm.ca | Geoff Waterfield

GO train service from Niagara Falls through to Hamilton and beyond is about to improve. The provincial government says work on the West Harbour GO station, including a recent upgrade, is done, meaning travellers from Niagara will save roughly 15 minutes per roundtrip. The government say West Harbour previously had a dead-end track that required trains to back in and out of the station, but now it's connected to the main Lakeshore west line.