Videos

Natasha Henry, President of the Ontario Black History Society joins The Source to discuss a number of topics including Chloe Cooley who is the subject of a new vignette from Historica Canada.

The Source paid a visit to Wheatley School in St. Catharines to learn about their participation in a Habitat for Humanity writing contest.

Mallory Daley of Carousel Players joins the Source to discuss 50th anniversary programming being planned for April.

Erin Graybiel was recently named Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North and West Niagara. She joined us to talk about the transition to BBBS and a number of upcoming fundraisers.

Doug Hamilton gives an update on the planning for the upcoming Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games.

Last summer the Lincoln County Humane Society installed a Community Fridge in a little used gazebo in their St. Catharines parking lot. The fridge is stocked daily with donations from the community. Executive Director Kevin Strooband joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about its impact on the community.

City of Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati returns to YourTV Niagara for this installment of "Gettin' Chatty with Mayor Diodati" at Firemen's Park. "S'more Fun!" Tobogganing Days took place over the Family Day Weekend.

Here's some exciting news from Bethlehem Housing and Support Services. Their Annual Empty Bowls Fundraising Gala is back next month and it's an in-person event on March 2nd. Lori Beech joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about the fundraiser.

The Shaw Festival has already started it's 2022 season, their earliest start ever. We visit with Executive Director Tim Jennings who talks about this year's schedule. Mike Balsom files this report.

Jessica Gale Friesen shared her personal story of her struggle with post -partum depression in her book "This Will Not Break Me" last year. She's a guest for the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce's Lunch and Learn Series on February 23rd. Mike Balsom files this report.

Our first guest is a community activist, who stands up for the Black Community here in Niagara. Sherri Darlene organized Justice 4 Black Lives in 2020, and held a rally that drew as many as 4,000 people to demonstrate for an end to discrimination. Mike Balsom files this report.

The Wainfleet Bog is a significant wetland in Southern Ontario providing habitat to a variety of unique plants and animals. It's a hidden gem in the region, and the NPCA is gathering applications for an Advisory Committee to help make decisions about its future. Adam Christie joins us from the NPCA.