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With almost 140 politicians in Niagara, only about a quarter are female, and there are no apparent visible minorities making important decisions. Cassandra Oggunniyi of the Niagara Region is hoping the Seat at the Table Project will be the first step toward changing that. Niagara Region's Seat at the Table program aims to address barriers that women face running for municipal office and to improve the environment once elected. Mike Balsom brings you this report.

After nine years as Chief of Niagara Emergency Medical Services (Niagara EMS), Kevin Smith has announced he is leaving Niagara Region to take a position with British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BCEHS). Kevin joined Mike Balsom in studio to talk about the major accomplishments of Niagara EMS over the years and what his new role will entail. Congratulations Kevin.

Theatre Bacchus presents "Murdered to Death

   The play introduces the inept and bungling Inspector Pratt, who battles against the odds and his own incompetence to solve the murder of the house’s owner. It soon becomes clear that the murderer isn’t finished yet; will the miscreant be unmasked before everyone else has met their doom or will the audience die laughing first?

The Carousel Players are thrilled to be reconnecting with Niagara audiences with the touring production of a new musical adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit on the 100th anniversary of the Book's publication.

Grimsby resident Mike Denney is the president of successful Country Music record label MDM Recordings. He announced this week a new award to support Indigenous musicians called the Henry Armstrong Award. Mike Balsom files this report.

Yellow Door Theatre Project presents the premiere of an original film called "Red Letter Day" on Monday, April 4th at the PAC's Film House. Director Lezlie Wade and composer Scott Christian join Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about the local film.

Bowl for Kids Sake is back this year with two events taking place at Parkway Social in St. Catharines on April 30th and May 3rd. Big Brother John Kang joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to talk about his Little Brother and the benefits of supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of North and West Niagara through this event.

The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is pleased to host the Celebration of Nations Indigenous Musician Showcase on Saturday, April 9th. Michele-Elise Burnett, Artistic Director for Celebration of Nations joins Mike Balsom in studio to discuss the 3 musicians who will be performing that night.

St. Catharines resident Alice Johnston just turned 100. She used the occasion to hold a neighbourhood food drive for Community Care.

Mitchell Glass reports from the Sweep For Kids Bonspiel that raises funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara.

Numerous community partners have stepped up to ensure that Community Care clients will be fed in a modified Chili Cook Off they've called 'Chili Done Right'.

Brock Sports Director, Melissa Krist recaps what's been an amazing few weeks for the Brock Badgers.