Videos

Source reporter Brenda Schultz is Mike Balsom's In-Studio guest. Brenda talks about the effects COVID-19 has had on her different volunteering commitments and on seniors in general.

Dr. Maxine Lewis, Joint Chief of Mental Health and Addictions for St Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton and Niagara Health, Geriatric Psychiatrist joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to discuss the mental toll that COVID-19 has had in the last year.

Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to discuss the $9.6 million coming to Niagara through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. Sam and his wife also welcomed a healthy baby boy recently.

Maureen McDermott - Founder of Voices of LTC comments on the COVID-19 crisis in Ontario long term care homes.

Sara Diamond, Senior Project Advisor for the Digital Summit joins Mike Balsom on Zoom to promote the Digital Needs of Niagara's Arts Community. Virtual gatherings are being held Jan 26th-28th and Feb 4th-6th to address artists' concerns.

Dave Rotella, President of Light of Day Canada joins Mike Balsom to talk about the upcoming virtual concert which benefits Parkinson's Research. The online music festival takes place February 19th and 20th at 7pm both nights. Tickets can be purchased at www.danitix.com

For the third consecutive year, the City of Welland has set a new single-year record for residential development growth as more people put down roots in the heart of Niagara. Mike Balsom spoke with Grant Munday, Interim Director of Development & Building Services about the increase in building permits for the Rose City year after year.

Ibrahim Berrada, an instructor at the Centre for Canadian Studies at Brock University talks about how the spread of misinformation and a prolonged pandemic could threaten Canadian security. Mike Balsom brings you this report.

Juliet Dunn, Executive Director of the TD Niagara Jazz Festival joins Mike Balsom via Zoom to discuss the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Twilight Jazz Series.