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THE CONVERSATION: A whistleblower blows

THE CONVERSATION: A whistleblower blows

In extended interview covering a range of East Fonthill issues, Rainer Hummel drops the gloves and comes out swinging
Anatomy of a land deal: Appraisal alchemy

Anatomy of a land deal: Appraisal alchemy

How did three acres “in the middle of nowhere,” by one developer’s assessment, get transformed into some of the most valuable empty real estate in the history of Niagara? By telling a good story, says a commercial real estate appraiser.
Developer: East Fonthill process "corrupted"

Developer: East Fonthill process "corrupted"

Presentation to Regional Council raises fresh concerns; Baty calls for forensic audit A Niagara-on-the-Lake-based real estate developer has alleged that the Town of Pelham engaged in a “corrupted” process by its acquisition of land in East Fonthill,
COLUMN SIX: Pilgrim at Pelham Centre

COLUMN SIX: Pilgrim at Pelham Centre

As elementary school closes, a former student takes a last look BY SAMUEL PICCOLO Special to the VOICE L et’s take a walk. It’s early in the morning, at Pelham Centre School, and the building is a week from retirement.
The Voice: June 28 2017

The Voice: June 28 2017

https://issuu.com/thevoiceofpelham/docs/the_voice_june_28_2017_web
BREAKING: Town of Pelham land deal "corrupted"

BREAKING: Town of Pelham land deal "corrupted"

This post has been superseded by an updated version of the story, found here: http://www.thevoiceofpelham.ca/developer
THE CONVERSATION: A Ron Leavens check-in

THE CONVERSATION: A Ron Leavens check-in

Community Centre planning, real estate development, and traffic on Pelham Street W hen my spouse and I moved to Fonthill we had a big Yellow Lab with a big appetite. After getting the keys to the house our first stop was PetValu.
Researcher aims to restore Niagara rattlesnake population

Researcher aims to restore Niagara rattlesnake population

BY NATE SMELLE The VOICE Anne Yagi began working with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) as a Management Biologist on the Massasauga Rattlesnake Recovery Team in 1998.
Staying young the "Hurricane Hazel" way

Staying young the "Hurricane Hazel" way

Iconic Ontario politician, who first held office in 1967, shares her secrets BY NATE SMELLE The VOICE There are few politicians who garner the type of respect as does “Hurricane” Hazel McCallion.
Town takes action to clean up, protect Harold Black

Town takes action to clean up, protect Harold Black

Following a Voice story prompted by neighbours' concerns, Fire Chief, staff respond BY NATE SMELLE The VOICE The campaign by residents in the neighbourhood surrounding Harold Black Park to protect the public space from youth using it as a party spot