Videos

The Source was back in Niagara-On-The-Lake Saturday, for the annual Peach Festival, where the Town celebrates more than just a fruit – they celebrate a legacy of agriculture and community. Jessica Taylor stopped by Queen St. to talk with farmers, vendors and The Chamber of Commerce, about the importance of this annual event.

Queen Street in Niagara-On-The-Lake was lined with some of the most luxurious and exclusive cars in the world on Friday, with McLaren's, Porsche's and rare, luxury vintage cars showcased to a large crowd! 

The event was in support of Cassie + Friends, the only charity in Canada dedicated 100 percent to finding a cure for childhood pediatric diseases.

It's important to remember that Back-to-School also includes the caregivers of students and the teachers who are mentally preparing. Here to talk tips for adjusting into a new school year is Mental Health Professional, Calissa Ngozi.

Getting into the Back-to-School routine isn’t always an easy feat for kids and families. Pathstone Mental Health is here to help. Erin Clayton, Director of Quality Assurance joins Jennifer Wittig in studio to talk about their Back-to-School Prep Kit.

The St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest is back this weekend at Montebello Park in St. Catharines! Anthony Luongo stopped by Friday afternoon to learn more about the St. Catharines Rotary Club, and maybe...just maybe find the time to sample a rib or two!

The Brown Homestead invites the community to three special afternoons of family-friendly fun this summer at Open Door Days! Sara Nixon and Theresa Felicetti from The Brown Homestead join Jennifer Wittig in studio to talk about Open Door Days.

GROW Community Food Literacy Food Centre set out a goal to assist and empower those with barriers to accessing and benefiting from good healthy food. Located on Fourth Avenue in Niagara Falls, over 900 members can now shop at the GROW Market. Jennifer Wittig files this report.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara supporters gathered at Niagara Pen Centre for details on the 2nd annual Big Start campaign. The promotion helps students receive some back to school essentials.

Project SHARE in Niagara Falls will be celebrating the 15 year anniversary of the "10 Men In A Tent" fundraising campaign with a food drive and BBQ Thurs. Aug. 15th, 11AM-5PM, at their location at 4129 Stanley Ave. in Niagara Falls. 101 More FM's (and one of the original 10) Rob White will be broadcasting live during the event, and encourages everyone to stop by with a non-perishable food item or donation for Project SHARE. Hope to see you there!

Garden City Productions in St. Catharines will be performing the play entitled "Nunsense A-Men" from August 16th until 25th.

Valleyview Park in St. Catharines is the latest park to be receive an upgrade as part of the City's Parks Renewal plan. The Source attended the ribbon cutting in Merritton earlier this week.

Bob Romeo met up with Patrick Treacy, Chairman of Irish Music Niagara, at The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre to learn more about a pair of bronze shoes, taking up temporary residence at the Museum. Niagara plans to be part of an international heritage trail memorializing Irish immigrants who fled the potato famine in the 1800s and landed in ports around the world.