NewsNow Podcast

Episode 26: The Spirits Festival ft. Nicki Inch

Events on the Thirty, the group behind the Thirty Road Market has planned a special event for October. This event, The Spirits Festival, will combine Halloween spookiness with a wide selection of Craft Distilleries & Breweries. There is also an extensive list of live bands that will be performing.

In this episode, Mike was joined by event director Nicki Inch who explained all the ins and outs of this event which is slated to take place on the weekend of Halloween.

For more stories that feature Niagara West events, visit NewsNow online here.

Episode 25: WLMH Take it to the Finish Line ft. Andrew Smith

After two decades of heartbreak, struggle and passion, the people of West Niagara will finally get their new hospital. As the project moves ever closer to the shovels in the ground, the WLMH Foundation is moving quickly to get the final pieces funding needed to get the project over the finish line.

Hence the "Take it to the Finish" campaign, which is all about getting the final funding in place for new equipment, room furnishing and so on, which all falls under the local portion of the construction bill.

In this episode Mike is joined by Andrew Smith from the WLMH Foundation, who explains the goals of the campaign, its scope and also the timeline for the hospital build.

For more stories on the WLMH and other topics related to West Niagara visit NewsNow online at https://www.wn3.ca/.

Episode 24: Return of the Peach Kings ft. Simon Duong

This week Peach Kings co-owner Simon Duong joins Mike on the podcast. Together they talk about the upcoming hockey season, the toll of lost years on players, what will be done for safety at the Peach Kings Centre arena and plans for the team's centennial anniversary.

For more stories on the Peach Kings and other topics important to West Niagara, visit us at: https://www.wn3.ca/

Episode 23: Remembering Shirley Martin ft. Dean Allison

In this episode, Mike once again sits down with Niagara West MP Dean Allison, refresh from his re-election earlier in the week. The analyze the election results with data from both West Niagara and the wider country.

Afterwards, they discuss Shirley Martin, the former MP and community pillar who passed away last week, remembering her enduring impact on the people of West Niagara.

For more on Shirley Martin and her passing, read 'Former MP, humanitarian Shirley Martin dead'

For more on the 2021 election results and Dean Allison's re-election, read 'Allison triumphant in Niagara West'.

Episode 22: Hike for Hospice 2021 ft. Pamela Blackwood

Once again, McNally House Hospice's annual Hike for hospice will be taking place in the Fall. Unlike last year, the hospice event will be taking place in person once more, although those still uncomfortable with larges crowds can choose to participate virtually as with last year.

In this episode Mike is joined by McNally House executive director Pamela Blackwood, explains how the event will keep up Covid precautions while taking place in person. She also discusses the hospice's plans to expand with more beds, more space, and a future day hospice wing.

NewsNow Podcast Special Episode: Meet the Candidates - Harold Jonker (CHP)

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.

This episode's guest is CHP Candidate Harold Jonker who lays down his positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should send him to Ottawa.

NewsNow Podcast Special Episode: Meet the Candidates - Joanna Kocsis (Green Party)

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.

This episode's guest is Green Party Candidate Joanna Kocsis who lays down her positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should send her to Ottawa.

Special Episode: Meet the Candidates - Nameer Rahman (NDP)

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.

This episode's guest is NDP Candidate Nameer Rahman who lays down his positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should send him to Ottawa.

Special Episode: Meet the Candidates- Dean Allison (Conservative Party)

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.

This episode's guest is Conservative Candidate and Niagara West incumbent Dean Allison who lays down his positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should re-elect him.

Special Episode: Meet the Candidates - Ian Bingham (Liberal Party)

The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.

This episode's guest is Liberal Party Candidate Ian Bingham who lays down his positions on issues affecting this riding and why Niagara West should send him to Ottawa.