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Spring Cleaning 101

Posted Apr 10th, 2017 in Home and Garden, Just for MOM

What people need to know is that a tidy home is also a healthy home. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, thoroughly cleaning your home will help eliminate allergens.

How Many Trees Can You Plant This Year?

Posted Mar 31st, 2017 in Programs, Home and Garden

"The Green Leaf Challenge is an exciting opportunity for our government to encourage Ontarians to get involved in making our province greener by planting a tree, making a donation or taking part in an event in your local community. By working together and each doing our part, we can all build a green future for our children and grandchildren." — Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry

New Hearth and Barbecue Store Opens on Hwy 20

Posted Feb 16th, 2017 in Connecting Niagara, Business, Home and Garden, welland, fonthill

Today was the Grand Opening of their new Hearth and Barbecue store adjacent to the Enviro-Niagara Heating and Air Conditioning and the Filter Depot on Hwy 20.

Top holiday décor trends for a designer look

Posted Nov 16th, 2016 in Home and Garden, Holidays

Holiday decorating should be more than something to scratch off your to-do list. Inspire your creativity before you deck your halls with these tips for a stylish home this season.

Blooming 1000 Tulips in Spring 2016 in Welland

Posted Nov 5th, 2016 in Municipal, Programs, Culture, Home and Garden, welland

Welland was one of 150 communities selected to be the home of a 1000 red and white tulip garden after the committee's submission was accepted by the Canadian Garden Council and Veseys Bulbs for the garden.

4 home organization tips for busy families

Posted Oct 26th, 2016 in Home and Garden

Lisa Canning shares her top tips for on-the-go families of any size juggling school, work, after school activities, and weekend fun.

How to throw the “paw-fect” Halloween party

Posted Oct 21st, 2016 in Arts & Crafts, Home and Garden

Include your pet in on the fun with these tips for hosting the “paw-fect” Halloween party

Culture Days in Niagara - What's Happening Where?

Posted Sep 29th, 2016 in Connecting Niagara, Arts & Crafts, Culture, Home and Garden

Canadians Get Up-Close with Culture September 30 to October 2

RECIPE: Best of both worlds chocolate and beer cake

Posted Sep 28th, 2016 in Recipes, Home and Garden

This delicious cake proves you can never have too much of a good thing, combining heavenly dark chocolate with just-the-right-amount-of Canadian craft beer.