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Local man provides free estate guidance

Local man provides free estate guidance

Larry Fisher's time as his brother's executor led to checklist creation In 2010, Larry Fisher’s brother died unexpectedly at age 63. Prior to his death, Fisher’s brother had arranged his will and asked Fisher to be the executor.
Draft budget comes in at $15.7 million

Draft budget comes in at $15.7 million

Capital projects deferred to 2019, 5% tax increase proposed for 2018 BY VOICE STAFF Town Treasurer Teresa Quinlin presented a draft version of the 2018 budget to Council on January 8, her first budget as Treasurer.
Kinsmen seek Citizen of the Year nominees

Kinsmen seek Citizen of the Year nominees

2018 marks 20th anniversary of community involvement award BY VOICE STAFF The Fonthill and District Kinsmen have opened nominations for their 2018 Pelham Citizen of the Year award, with the submission period to close next Friday, January 26.
Region Audit Committee calls for OMB to investigate Pelham

Region Audit Committee calls for OMB to investigate Pelham

BY VOICE STAFF In front of nearly 40 Pelham residents on Monday, the Niagara Region Audit Committee voted to call on the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to conduct a full investigation of the Town of Pelham’s finances.
Fonthill doctor's battle goes on

Fonthill doctor's battle goes on

With support of his patients, Duane Pelser maintains his efforts to have license reinstated BY VOICE STAFF Dr.
Twilight at the Falls, New Year's Day

Twilight at the Falls, New Year's Day

Despite the bone-chilling, -11 C temperature, it was elbow-room only as visitors posed for selfies, friend and family shots in the frosty mists of the Horseshoe Falls; then in typical Canadian fashion, politely moved on to let others capture this won
Conservation authority must pay Smith's legal bills

Conservation authority must pay Smith's legal bills

Despite defendant's incorrect assertions, judge displeased with NPCA's lawsuit BY SAMUEL PICCOLO The VOICE In a ruling released last Friday, a judge ordered the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to pay its frequent critic Ed Smith $131,076 in
Bank lambasted over branch closure

Bank lambasted over branch closure

RBC says decision is final; residents upset by lack of consultation BY SAMUEL PICCOLO The VOICE Several dozen RBC clients and concerned Fenwick residents filled RBC’s Fonthill branch last Wednesday evening, voicing their opposition to the bank’s deci
Oosterhoff holds New Year’s Levee in Fonthill

Oosterhoff holds New Year’s Levee in Fonthill

Coming election, minimum wage, hot chocolate on menu BY VOICE STAFF Niagara West-Glanbrook MPP Sam Oosterhoff held a New Year’s Levee at the Fonthill Legion on Saturday, an opportunity for constituents to speak with their representative.
ANALYSIS: Post-KPMG questions remain unanswered

ANALYSIS: Post-KPMG questions remain unanswered

In rescinding promise to hold public Q&A session, Councillor Gary Accursi said he "could think of no other questions." Here are just a few.