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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
Golfers raise funds to improve childhood nutrition

Golfers raise funds to improve childhood nutrition

BY NATE SMELLE The VOICE Teams of community-minded golfers showed up at the Peninsula Lakes Golf Club early on Tuesday morning last week to take part in the annual Sobeys Charity Golf Tournament.
Centre build ahead of schedule

Centre build ahead of schedule

Report from Oversight team is all-positive BY NATE SMELLE The VOICE The Pelham Community Center Oversight Committee was established by the Town to provide transparent oversight of the construction of the Pelham Community Centre (PCC) construction pro
Senior Pelham Planner leaves

Senior Pelham Planner leaves

BY VOICE STAFF The Town of Pelham’s Senior Planner, Julie Hannah, has left to take the same position for the city of Thorold, effective July 4.
Curling reporter acquires an extraordinary collection

Curling reporter acquires an extraordinary collection

Curling pin haul the result of nearly four decades' work BY NATE SMELLE The VOICE Some people collect hockey cards and comic books as an investment, others hold onto them as keepsakes to remind them of days gone by.
Mayor not pleased by treatment at Region

Mayor not pleased by treatment at Region

Controversially equates being questioned with being "bullied" BY NATE SMELLE and DAVE BURKET The VOICE Following the Niagara Region Audit Committee’s meeting held last week, Mayor Dave Augustyn expressed his disappointment in the committee’s decision
Right-turns-only on Pelham panned

Right-turns-only on Pelham panned

As traffic levels increase, turns onto Pelham Street become harder in the absence of traffic lights BY VOICE STAFF Pelham drivers and business owners are upset with a Town Council proposal to force right turns-only onto Pelham Street in downtown Font
Youth partying-up a mess in Harold Black Park

Youth partying-up a mess in Harold Black Park

Local resident sees fire-risk in unsupervised bonfires BY NATE SMELLE The VOICE Residents in the neighbourhood surrounding Harold Black Park are concerned that the beloved public space is becoming party central for local youth.