Videos

Hugo Chesshire, Director of Policy and Government Relations for the GNCC joins Mike Balsom in studio to go over the highlights of the recent Statistics Canada report on the economic impacts and social impacts of COVID-19 for 2020.

It's been exactly one year since the world shut down due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario has been hit extremely hard with almost everyone in the Tourism Industry out of work or barely working. Mayor Jim Diodati joins Mike Balsom in studio to discuss the past 12 months and shares his hopes for the City to snap back soon.

Robert Restaino, Mayor of Niagara Falls, New York joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about the economical impacts as well as the psychological impacts of closing the Canada - U.S. border for the last year.

Richard Taylor, President of Niagara Casinos joins Mike Balsom on Zoom. Richard discusses the safety measures that have been implemented to keep employees and patrons safe once the province allows the Casinos to re-open.

Videographer/Photographer Dave Tebbutt shot some incredible video of Niagara Falls, Ontario at the end of March, 2020 when the City turned into a "Ghost Town" because of the Pandemic. He joins The Source a year later to share his experience again. Mike Balsom tells you more.

Dr. Mustafa Hirji gives his weekly media briefing with an emphasis on data and trends in relation to the Corona Virus. More information can be found on www.niagararegion.ca/health/covid-19/

Justina Janzen, an actor/dancer from St. Catharines can be seen in two episodes of the Netflix Series "Ginny & Georgia." Justina joined Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about this amazing experience.

Michelle Biskup, VP of Operations for the Niagara River Lions discusses plans for the upcoming 2021 CEBL Basketball Season. The Home Opener for the River Lions is scheduled for June 13th at the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines. Mike Balsom brings you this report.

Christina Maddalena began her teaching career in February of 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in St. Catharines. The Cosmetology Teacher spent many years in the Hairdressing Industry before deciding to pursue a career in education. Mike Balsom files this report.

Bryan Rose of the Niagara Community Foundation joined Mike Balsom on Zoom to promote an upcoming Virtual fireside chat with Canada's first Corporate Mental Health Officer, Denis Trottier.

The Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre played host to a two-day COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. Members of the Indigenous Community over the age of 55 were invited to the Centre to get vaccinated by Niagara Region Public Health. Brenda Schultz files this report.

Dr. Jennifer Tsang is a Niagara Health Intensivist, a physician who cares for critically ill patients. During the pandemic she's been part of a team leading COVID research studies and creating opportunities for patients to participate in clinical trials. Mike Balsom brings you this report.