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Some Niagara businesses lost an average of $1.1 million each last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to a new Niagara Region survey looking at the impacts of the pandemic on businesses. There were 786 respondents from Niagara’s 12 municipalities, the region says, and 81 per cent of businesses say they lost revenue. Mike Balsom interviews George Spezza, Director for the Niagara Region's Economic Development Division.

Dr. Karim Ali, Director of Infectious Diseases at Niagara Health talks to Mike Balsom about the importance of staying vigilant during this third wave of COVID-19.

Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for West Lincoln discusses the Ontario Government's 3-Step plan to safely reopen the province this summer. Mike Balsom brings you this report.

Jennie Stevens, MPP for St. Catharines joined Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about Bill 274, Intimate Partner Violence Disclosure Act which she introduced in April. It was Lost on division for the second reading but may be re-introduced at a later date.

Long-time radio broadcaster Larry Fedoruk is up for a Canadian Podcast Award. His podcast "I WAS 8" focuses on his childhood growing up in Saskatchewan. He joined Mike Balsom on Zoom to tell him all about the podcast and nomination.

The Niagara Nursery School in Niagara-On-The-Lake is currently undergoing a major expansion, and the The Rotary Club of Niagara-On-The-Lake came forward with at $20,000 donation to be one of the first "branches" level sponsor on their Donation Tree. Juliana Hollingworth files this report.

Julie Stevens, Associate Professor of Sport Management at Brock University talks about the importance of getting outside and doing physical activity during the pandemic. Mike Balsom files this report.

Walter Sendzik, the Mayor of St. Catharines joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to give our viewers an update on Lakeside Park and the Port Dalhousie Piers. Non-residents will now have to pay for parking at the City's beaches.

The Niagara Parks Power Station is set to open on July 1st in Queen Victoria Park. Mark Wikobrado spoke with David Adames, CEO of Niagara Parks to get an update on their newest landmark attraction.