Mark Newman

Ontario

Editor and Reporter at Hamilton Mountain News

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Not-so-springlike conditions greet Spring Fest in Niagara Falls

1 week ago | thespec.com | Mark Newman

Despite cloudy, cool and damp conditions on Saturday, the organizer of Spring Fest in Niagara Falls says the event will be back next year. “I am happy (but) it could have been better,” said Fonthill-based Vendors Market Canada owner Uzo Kanu who organized the event at Fireman’s Park.
Not-so-springlike conditions greet Spring Fest in Niagara Falls

1 week ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Mark Newman

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‘I totally believe in this’: Annual Rankin Cancer Run draws thousands to Brock University

1 week ago | thespec.com | Mark Newman

For Kim Sackfie the annual Rankin Cancer Run is much more than a community event. “I am a 12-year breast cancer survivor,” said the St. Catharines resident and day-one Rankin run participant who was among hundreds of cancer patients and survivors wearing orange T-shirts at the 18th annual event held on Saturday and for the first time at Brock University.
‘I totally believe in this’: Annual Rankin Cancer Run draws thousands to Brock University

1 week ago | wellandtribune.ca | Mark Newman

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Rally for McNally campaign needs $2 million

2 weeks ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Mark Newman

A $2-million fundraising campaign is kicking off to help finish construction of McNally House Hospice in Grimsby. Dubbed Rally for McNally, the campaign aims to bring in the final funds needed for a new 10-bed, 20,000-square-foot hospice currently under construction. “This is where we’re asking our community to really step up and help us complete this goal and everybody can help in some way,” said Amanda Black, campaign manager/community engagement co-ordinator at the hospice.
Rally for McNally campaign needs $2 million

2 weeks ago | niagarathisweek.com | Mark Newman

A $2-million fundraising campaign is kicking off to help finish construction of McNally House Hospice in Grimsby. Dubbed “Rally for McNally,” the campaign aims to bring in the final funds needed for a new 10-bed, 20,000-square-foot hospice currently under construction. “This is where we’re asking our community to really step up and help us complete this goal and everybody can help in some way,” said Amanda Black, campaign manager/community engagement co-ordinator at the hospice.
Niagara-made guide aims to make restaurants more food allergy-friendly

2 weeks ago | niagarathisweek.com | Mark Newman

David Giacometti says his new guide could entice a growing population that doesn’t often go to restaurants. The population he’s referring to is people with food allergies. “The food allergy community is very loyal to the restaurants that can accommodate them,” said the 36-year-old Beamsville resident and restaurant industry veteran. Giacometti has created Foods4U, a paid service that will create an allergy guide for eateries that post their menus on his website.
Grimsby GO station still a go: Oosterhoff

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Mark Newman

It wasn’t mentioned in the May 16 provincial budget, but Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff says the proposed Casablanca GO train station in Grimsby is still on the rails. “(Not mentioned) by name, but in terms of it being part of a larger tranche of GO train expansion happening across the province, absolutely,” said Oosterhoff, who is also associate minister of energy-intensive industries.
Full-time firefighters coming to Grimsby, Lincoln?

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Mark Newman

Could full-time firefighters be joining part-time firefighters in Grimsby and Lincoln? It’s an option under review, and the two towns are seeking public input on the issue. “We have a consultant (Emergency Management Group Inc.) doing a very comprehensive look at the current state of the fire department in both communities,” said Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services (NWFES) Chief Greg Hudson.
‘Hit by a tsunami’: Grimsby population forecast to surge to 51,000 by 2051

3 weeks ago | niagarathisweek.com | Mark Newman

In the next 25 years, Grimsby’s population is expected to grow by about two-thirds. “Based on our analysis, the town has significant potential to accommodate future growth, and this is despite the fact that there is a very limited supply of vacant greenfield land,” said Jaclyn Hall, an associate with Toronto-based Hemson Consulting Ltd. The company is forecasting Grimsby’s population will grow to 51,100 by 2051 from the current 31,600.