Videos

On November 30th, 1824 the first shovel went into the ground for a project which would be one of the greatest engineering achievements of its time. To help explain how significant this moment in history is, local historian, Tom Russell, and Heritage Committee Chair from the City of Thorold, Anna O'Hare. Anthony Luongo files this report.

Inflation has hit low income earners hard over the last year. As Anthony Luongo reports, there is a new mobile market that is helping with the cost of essential groceries.

Goodwill Niagara has partnered with El Camino Kitchen in Welland. Bob Romeo has more in this report.

The Niagara Christian Gleaners dehydrate surplus produce to provide nutritious food aid that is shared around the world. The Source paid a recent visit to their operations in Smithville.

The Source visited Reif Estate Winery in Niagara-On-The-Lake for their annual Holiday Market! 

50+ artisan local vendors were in attendance offering that perfect holiday gift for guests wanting to wrap up their holiday shopping. Reif was also giving back - offering special wines that had partial proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Charities, South Central Ontario. 

Jesse Nobrega attended the event and files this report.

The 35th Annual Niagara-On-The-Lake Candlelight Stroll returned to Queen Street last Friday. 

This year's recipient from the sale of candles is the Kazemi family, from Afghanistan and recently fled the Taliban, embarking on a harrowing 47-day journey to Canada. Donations generated from this year's Candlelight Stroll will help the Kazemi Family rebuild their lives and provide a safe and stable environment for their young children.

The public had a chance to tour the new Gilmore Lodge long-term care home this week in advance of residents moving in on December 18th.

The first Thorold McDonald’s restaurant recently had a grand opening that celebrated by hosting a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines.

Niagara Falls Community Health Centre recently received a $200,000 Capital Grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation. Joining Mark in the studio to talk about this exciting news is Director of Operations, Laura Ciccone, and Family Support Worker, Nicole Soble.

Students in grades 4 through 6 could make a big difference for their community with the Meaning of Home contest. Sarah Pritula, Philanthropy and Major Gifts Director from Habitat for Humanity Niagara joins Mark Wikobrado in studio.

The Great Holiday Food Drive is back for its 20th year and there’s no one better to give all the details than CEO of Community Care, St. Catharines & Thorold, Betty-Lou Souter.

Thanks to Master Magician Greg Frewin, Alexandra and all the team for allowing us in for a sneak peek of holiday magic at their "Evolution" show! 

Looks like we weren't the only visitor to stop by - wonder if Greg's magic is how Santa gets to all those homes around the world on Christmas Eve?