Chuck Lafleur is an experienced broadcaster from the Northern Ontario town of Cobalt, proudly recognized as Ontario’s most historic town by TVO in 2001—a fact he enthusiastically shares! A devoted Elvis fan, he and his wife Kim tied the knot at Graceland in 2005. Chuck is renowned as one of Niagara’s iconic radio personalities and has spent the past twenty years working on commercial video productions and providing narration for various television shows, including the popular outdoor series ‘Canada in the Rough.’ He actively supports numerous community causes and is a dedicated sports fan, cheering for the CFL’s Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the World Series champion Washington Nationals, the Buffalo Bills, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and lacrosse. He also has a sweet spot for anything butterscotch!

Chuck Lafleur is an experienced broadcaster from the Northern Ontario town of Cobalt, proudly recognized as Ontario’s most historic town by TVO in 2001—a fact he enthusiastically shares! A devoted Elvis fan, he and his wife Kim tied the knot at Graceland in 2005. Chuck is renowned as one of Niagara’s iconic radio personalities and has spent the past twenty years working on commercial video productions and providing narration for various television shows, including the popular outdoor series ‘Canada in the Rough.’ He actively supports numerous community causes and is a dedicated sports fan, cheering for the CFL’s Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the World Series champion Washington Nationals, the Buffalo Bills, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and lacrosse. He also has a sweet spot for anything butterscotch!

The St. Catharines Downtown Association (SCDA) is a non-profit organization that represents approximately 700 members including commercial property owners, retailers, restaurants and professional offices in the designated BIA (Business Improvement Area).

The mandate of the St. Catharines Downtown Association includes participating in programs aimed at the physical improvement and beautification of the core, as well as the promotion of the Downtown as a great place in which to shop, work, dine, play, meet, live and explore.

www.mydowntown.ca

Join Us for Mabon Faire – A Celebration of the Autumn Equinox!

Come celebrate the Autumn Equinox with us at Mabon Faire! Hosted by Cough Syrup Coyote and Cozy Bones, the dynamic duo behind March's Ostara Faire, and June’s Litha Faire, this event promises to be a vibrant gathering dedicated to celebrating the arrival of fall. Join us on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Market Square, 91 King St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H6, for a day filled with creativity, community spirit, and autumnal magic. Mabon Faire features a bustling marketplace brimming with handcrafted treasures and engaging activities, offering a family-friendly atmosphere where attendees can immerse themselves in the abundance of the season. From unique crafts and artisanal baked goods, there’s something for everyone.

Event Details:  
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Market Square - 91 King St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H6  

Event Highlights:  

60+ Vendors: We have over 60 amazing handmade and hand-curated vendors joining us from all over Ontario!

Goodie Bags: Be one of the first 20 customers and receive a delightful goodie bag filled with autumn surprises.

OPIRG Brock Raffle: Our vendors have contributed beautiful handmade products to our raffle table. All funds raised will go to OPIRG Brock.    

Contact Information:  

K. Coyote Cough Syrup Coyote
[email protected]
905-380-1575 

Mazie Macfarlane
Cozy Bones 
[email protected]
www.cozybones.com/markets
 289-244-0750

Link to our Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/THe9y23aHYRJE6as/   Meet the Organizers Behind Coyote Bones Collective:

Mazie from @cozy.bones Mazie has been hosting markets in Downtown St. Catharines since 2016. Her goal is to provide affordable market opportunities to makers and artists of all experience levels while fostering a safe and creative community. Coyote from @cough_syrup_coyote Coyote brings a fresh perspective to market planning. With her artistic talents and creative vision, she has played a pivotal role in elevating our event branding and identity. Mabon Faire will be her third time organizing, and she is more than enthusiastic to make this event even more successful than the last. Together, their goal is simple: bring makers and artists together to host memorable markets that highlight the beauty of the community.

Coyote from @cough_syrup_coyote Coyote brings a fresh perspective to market planning. With her artistic talents and creative vision, she has played a pivotal role in elevating our event branding and identity. Mabon Faire will be her third time organizing, and she is more than enthusiastic to make this event even more successful than the last. Together, their goal is simple: bring makers and artists together to host memorable markets that highlight the beauty of the community.

 ### Join us at Mabon Faire for a day of magic, creativity, and community as we celebrate the Autumn Equinox! ###

LIONS FOOD DRIVE - Always on the 3rd Saturday in September!

Many people do not realize the extent of hunger’s reach in our community.
 
2024 is continuing to be difficult for many due to interest rates, cost of housing, and inflationary pressures.

Your donation of food or funds will assist with our emergency hunger relief and housing stability programs.   

Join us as we come together to meet the continuous challenge of ensuring that no one in our community goes without the basic necessities, which so many of us take for granted.

DATE: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Location of Main Sort: Great Lakes Christian High School 

www.communitycarewn.ca

- the hgomelessTODD McKINNON - former Det/SGT with Niagara Regional Police

TALIA STORM - Director of StreetWorks Services at Positive Living Niagara

Rev. Todd McKinnon retired in 2008 from a 32 year career with
Niagara Regional Police Service. He retired as a Detective
Sergeant having spent half of his career in the Forensic Services
Unit as a Crime Scene Investigator. He worked on numerous major
crimes including homicides, sexual assaults, break-ins and other
property crimes, as well as fatal collisions and other sudden
deaths. During his career, he taught forensic crime scene
investigation on various courses to police investigators. Todd is a
Christian believer, studies theology and in 2012, he received
ministerial credentials from the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies.
He has served as a Pastor and Chaplain, including 7 years as a
volunteer assistant to the chaplain at our local detention centre. He
is an itinerant speaker and has been a guest lecturer at Brock
University, Niagara College, the Ontario Police College and the
Ontario Correctional College and many community organizations,
nursing homes and churches. He also served three terms as a parttime
forensic science professor at Niagara College. He is presently
associated with the Open Arms of Jesus Mission and speaks often
at St Catharines Christian Centre.

Elliott Van Dusen, the corporate director of Paranormal Phenomena Research & Investigation, p p r i, is proud to announce that our inaugural Halifax Paranormal Symposium was a spooktacular success! Thank you to all of our sponsors, vendors, and attendees. As a result of your support, we are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Halifax Paranormal Symposium! Join us in October 2024 for an all-day event. Enjoy amazing presentations about parapsychology and the paranormal, browse our wonderful vendor tables, and enjoy the company of the spooky community! The Halifax Paranormal Symposium will be held on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM.

Fore information on speakers, vendors, purchasing tickets online, hotel accommodation reservations and more, visit www dot p.p.r.i. dot net

Harvest Fest will be held on Saturday, September 7th, 9 am to 4 pm at the Basciano Centre / TCAG, 131 Richmond Street, Thorold. People of all ages are invited to enjoy nature's goodness at the community event with free entry. The 3rd annual event will offer visitors an array of activities including an arts and crafts show, food cafe, fun activities for the kids, free popcorn, free balloons, and many other fun things to enjoy. Visit the information booths including the Greater Niagara Humane Society, Kids Safety Village, City of Thorold Fire Department, among other community partners. A food collection will support the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Bring your refundable empties to support the fundraiser. Proceeds will be donated to Hospice Niagara and TCAG.