The World Famous Snowbirds at the Canadian International Air Show
byThe world-famous Snowbirds performed at the Canadian International Air Show on September 4th and 5th to captivating crowds. Captain Steven Sparks from Hamilton and…
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New Landmark Attraction: the Niagara Parks Power Station
byOn July 28th, Sandie Bellows, Niagara Parks Commission Board Chair and the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Ontario Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries,…
Seeing the Invisible
byUnprecedented Augmented Reality Exhibition to Premiere at Royal Botanical Gardens in September 2021 as One of 12 Participating Gardens Across Six Countries Featuring AR…
From Birding Enthusiast to Butterfly Enthusiast
byDuring the pandemic, bird watching became a hobby, especially with the Cornell Lab Merlin app on my phone. During many social distanced walks looking…
Animal Attraction
byArtist, David Cox has always enjoyed drawing and painting, especially animals. His oil paintings of dogs and cats has been a revelation of sorts…
‘Bushyhead’ – A new book from Peta-Gaye Nash
byWe recently sat down with award-winning author, Peta-Gaye Nash to discuss family, writing and her latest story, Bushyhead, available on Amazon. Congratulations on…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Lil Heroes!
byLil Heroes is on a mission to spread the powers of hope, humour and kindness. Over the past year, seeing the world turned upside…
Giving Back from Behind the Lens
byTHE FRONT STEPS PROJECT (#thefrontstepsproject) was born in March 2020 when friends Kristen Collins and Cara Soulia kicked off a local fundraiser to unite…
Zonta to Celebrate International Women’s Day
byZonta to Celebrate the Special Women in YOUR Life this International Women’s Day Every year, on March 8, countries the world over celebrate the…
Meet Peanut
byLOOKING FOR MY FUREVER FRIEND PEANUT is such a wonderful girl. When she first got to the shelter, she was scared and showed aggression, now…
UP CLOSE – Blue Dasher
byBlue dashers, often in pairs, are found around water and can consume hundreds of mosquitos a day, aided by their sharp eyesight. They will…
Back to School
byIt’s back to school season and it’s a season unlike any other. After a very lengthy lay off due to the pandemic, students were…
Is Trick or Treat Cancelled? How to have a COVID-friendly Halloween
byWith Halloween just around the corner and COVID-19 numbers rising, we’re not holding our breath for an executive order from Ontario that we will…
Transformative Downtown Development Given the Green Light
byGrimsby Town Council unanimously provided a green light to a transformative development that will enhance the town’s downtown. The decision of Council comes following…
Pudding Dirt Cups
byThis dirt dessert recipe is a great cooking activity of kids…as there is no baking or heating necessary, it uses few ingredients, and each…
Meet Ripley
byLOOKING FOR MY FUREVER FRIEND Believe it or not, Ripley is still waiting to find her perfect forever home! She is about six years old…
Birthday Party Ideas During Isolation
byWho would have ever thought we would be planning birthday parties without a gathering? Not me. But with a birthday to celebrate at the…
The Front Steps Project
byWhat started out as a simple idea to photograph neighbours from their front steps has quickly turned into a global movement that has brought…
How to Support Small Businesses in these Uncertain Times
byThousands of businesses across Canada are feeling the financial strain of the coronavirus after closing their doors to uphold social distancing practices. For small…
GBF Response to COVID-19
byLike you, we here at GBF are navigating a new reality. The growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic is an important public health matter…
Fifty Quilters Making a Difference
byAlmost twenty-three years ago, a small group of local ladies in Winona came together to share their interest in quilting. Today, Fifty Quilters are working…