Videos

Home for Dinner is a community fundraising initiative, which encourages locals to order takeout from a selection of participating restaurants while supporting Habitat for Humanity Niagara . From May 1st to 31st, when a customer's order totals a minimum of $25, our sponsoring partners will donate $5 to Habitat Niagara with a goal to raise $25,000! Mike Balsom has this report.

Are you looking to Win BIG?? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ontario is holding another Bigger Together 50/50 Raffle that takes place on May 15th. Dale Davis joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to discuss the raffle and the growing need for male mentors.

Adrian Bernat, President of the Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to discuss the numerous contributions the Foundation has made to worthwhile organizations in the Niagara Region. Charitable organizations can visit ontariopaperfoundation.org to fill out Grant applications.

Niagara Health would like to say thank you to the over 700 dedicated volunteers who help out and support patients across the region. COVID-19 hasn't allowed volunteers in the hospital but staff look forward to the day they all can return. Mike Balsom files this report.

May 6th is the date for the 6th annual DSBN Academy's "Denim, Diamonds and Diplomas" fundraiser put on by Brock Leaders Citizenship Society and this year it's going virtual. Mike Balsom speaks with Alexandra Bula about this great event.

Darcy Patrick, Author of "The Big Let Go" joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about his book and promote some upcoming virtual courses he's hosting for people to help deal with mental health struggles.

In honour of National Volunteer Week, Mike Balsom speaks with Madison and Hana from Big Brothers Big Sisters. They've been matched for the past 6 months and have never met due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Steve Clark, Play-by-Play Announcer for the Niagara IceDogs joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to discuss the disappointing news that the 2021 Ontario Hockey League has officially cancelled their season.

Dr. Mustafa Hirji gives an update on active cases of COVID-19 for the Niagara Region. The Region has vaccinated over 28% of residents with their first dose as well. Mike Balsom files this report.