Videos

Melissa Krist slid into the role of Brock University's Athletic Director at the beginning of June. She arrives at Brock after serving in various roles at the University of Toronto for 25 years. Melissa joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about her first month on the job and her hopes for the 900+ student athletes at Brock in the coming year.

Both Canada and the U.S. revealed this week that the border between the two countries will remain closed until at least July 21st. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to ease some restrictions for travelers in the coming weeks, but residents on both sides are itching tor a reopening. Jerry Zremski of the Buffalo News joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to discuss some frustration from residents in Western New York.

The Niagara River Lions open their CEBL season on June 24th in Ottawa against the BlackJacks. Guillaume Boucard, a forward for the River Lions is returning for his 4th season on the team and is looking forward to competing again in Canada. He recently returned from France where he had another stellar year for the Mulhouse Basket Agglomeration! Mike Balsom files this report.

The Federal Government has released details of its spending on its Healthy Communities Initiative. Niagara is set to receive more than $100,000 allocated to five different communities. Bryan Rose of the Niagara Community Foundation and Elisabeth Graham of Heartland Forest check in with Mike Balsom to explain the announcement.

More shipments of COVID-19 vaccines are set to arrive in Niagara and more clinics are scheduled to to open throughout the region. Dr. Karim Ali, Director of Infectious Diseases at Niagara Health is encouraging all residents to get vaccinated. Mike Balsom brings you this report.

David Oakes will take over the position of CAO for the City of St. Catharines on August 1st. He joined Mike Balsom in studio to discuss his new position and his hopes for Niagara's largest populated city in the coming years.

The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise continued their annual Father's Day weekend tradition, with their Rotary Ribfest taking place at Rapidsview Park. Because of the pandemic, guests were not able to leave their vehicles, but instead the ribbers brought the BBQ to their cars. The Source's Kennedy Reynolds was there and files this report.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North and West Niagara are running a campaign for the month of June called 30 Guys in 30 Days. They're hoping to recruit 30 males to mentor littles that are currently on the wait list. Mike Balsom interviews Cody and Leo and they discuss what it's like to be partnered as a Big and Little!

Building Up Homelessness is a new fundraising initiative for the YWCA Niagara Region. CEO Elisabeth Zimmerman joins The Source on Zoom to talk about how you can support the programs offered by the YWCA. Mike Balsom brings you this report.

Dr. David Dec, Chair of the Community Coordination Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccination in Niagara joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about the program and how it's progressing.

After 40 years in Municipal Government, Niagara Falls CAO Ken Todd is looking forward to retirement at the end of June. He joins Mike Balsom in studio to discuss his career and what he's looking forward to most when he retires.

Former St. Francis Phoenix basketball player Abu Kigab wrapped up his senior year playing for the Boise State Broncos. He was part of the National U19 team that captured Canada's first World Cup in 2017 in Cairo, Egypt. Abu joins The Source on Zoom to talk about his hopes for his final year playing for the Broncos. Mike Balsom brings you this report.