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Augustyn: Pot operation "provides hope to our community"

Augustyn: Pot operation "provides hope to our community"

Ribbon cut at Pelham’s largest pot plant BY GLORIA J.
Caslin makes it official

Caslin makes it official

Incumbent Regional Chair files to run for re-election, says he wants to build on progress made by current Council BY DON RICKERS Special to the VOICE [Editor's note: In the print version of this article, Alan Caslin is incorrectly quoted as stating t
News Council dismisses four Town complaints, upholds one

News Council dismisses four Town complaints, upholds one

BY VOICE STAFF The National News Media Council (NNC) has dismissed four complaints made against the Voice by Town of Pelham CAO Darren Ottaway, and upheld one.
The Wells of Hope and hearts run deep

The Wells of Hope and hearts run deep

BY GLORIA J. KATCH Special to the VOICE It was a quiet Sunday on June 3 in the pristine villages of Guatemala. Not unlike other Sundays, people gathered to sing religious praises, or strolled through the town visiting friends and neighbors.
Caslin in for re-election as Regional Council Chair

Caslin in for re-election as Regional Council Chair

BY VOICE STAFF Alan Caslin announced his candidacy today for re-election as Chair of Niagara Regional Council. Caslin, 57, has served two terms on council, the latter term as Chair, elected in 2014 by the rest of council.
Pot prez ready to celebrate

Pot prez ready to celebrate

BY GLORIA J. KATCH Special to the VOICE “We’re coming out of prohibition, we’re coming out!” is how an elated Brad Rogers, President of CannTrust Inc.
Goulbourne enters race for Regional Chair

Goulbourne enters race for Regional Chair

BY VOICE STAFF Niagara educator, business person, parent and former mayor, Damian Goulborne, filed today to run for Regional Chair of Niagara. The election will be held in October. Damian Goulbourne.
Pelham Town Council briefs

Pelham Town Council briefs

BY JANE BEDARD Special to the VOICE Rice Road development moves forward Cam Milne, project manager for Niagara Region, presented updates on the new development south of Hwy 20 and west of Rice Road at last Monday’s Pelham Town Council meeting.
Neighbourhood concern about Airbnbs

Neighbourhood concern about Airbnbs

Increasing number of owner-unoccupied, unregulated homestay businesses prompts Town review BY DON RICKERS Special to the VOICE Related: The home hotels among us, August 2017 A concerned citizens meeting was held last Thursday evening, June 14, in the
Tour du Lac—take two

Tour du Lac—take two

Aiming to raise $80,000 for Wellspring BY SAMUEL PICCOLO The VOICE The Fonthill Rotary Club is in the midst of planning for its second Tour-du-Lac cycling trip, a July event with riders circling all of Lake Ontario while raising money for Wellspring