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Traffic circles panned as inept, dangerous

Traffic circles panned as inept, dangerous

BY VOICE STAFF In an attempt to reduce speeding along Lookout Street north of Highway 20 in Fonthill, Town workers last week installed two temporary roundabouts on the street, one at the intersection of Brewerton Boulevard, the other at Marlene Stewa
Marshville Heritage Festival celebrates 30 years

Marshville Heritage Festival celebrates 30 years

But fire destroys landmark home on eve of opening BY REBECCA LOTT Special to the VOICE Wainfleet Township is rich in history and tradition. Founded in 1988, the Marshville Heritage Festival runs every year on Labour Day weekend.
Beware of falling trees

Beware of falling trees

One trail entrance is closed, but concerns remain BY REBECCA LOTT Special to the VOICE In the next storm you may want to avoid going near the Nemy Trail. Last week a section of the trail was off limits at Marlene Stewart Streit Park in Fonthill.

Niagara’s first case of West Nile Virus

BY VOICE STAFF ​Niagara Region Public Health has received its first report of a laboratory-confirmed case of West Nile Virus infection for 2018. The agency did not disclose in which municipality the infection occurred.
THE CONVERSATION: Newcomer ready to go

THE CONVERSATION: Newcomer ready to go

Carla Baxter says Canada Revenue career and local business ownership give her valuable mayoral skills BY DAVE BURKET The VOICE W hen Carla Baxter, a retired border customs agent and tax auditor for the Canada Revenue Agency, filed to run in Pelham’s
Fenwick weapons call results in multiple charges

Fenwick weapons call results in multiple charges

BY VOICE STAFF On Tuesday, August 28, police responded to a weapons call in Fenwick.
POLL RESULTS: Does a candidate's age matter?

POLL RESULTS: Does a candidate's age matter?

THE VOICE POLL: 8 weeks to Election Day

THE VOICE POLL: 8 weeks to Election Day

Municipal Election Tracking Poll: 8 weeks to Election Day This poll has closed. Look for results in our next issue.
Allison: Tariffs taking toll on Niagara business

Allison: Tariffs taking toll on Niagara business

By REBECCA LOTT Special to the VOICE U.S. aluminum and steel tariffs are already affecting businesses in the Niagara Region. Dean Allison, Member of Parliament for Niagara West, along with Hon.
Neighbours object to mansion proposed on farm land

Neighbours object to mansion proposed on farm land

As designed, 22,000 sq. ft. home could be one of largest in Niagara BY REBECCA LOTT Special to the VOICE Just how big can a house be in the Niagara Escarpment area? Niagara is about to find out.