In our final episode of season two, we are discussing the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is still having at our border bridge crossings in Niagara. Dolores and Chris welcome Stephanie Dafoe from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, Kevin Jacobi f

How Filling the Skilled Trades Labour Shortage Starts in Schools

May 18th, 2022 49m 31s

Did you ever consider a career in the trades? Or have your kids shown interest in a trade?On this episode of South Niagara Conversations, we dive into the importance of teaching young people the importance of trades and why it can lead to a rew

What will it take to Survive Niagara's Post-Pandemic Labour Shortage

May 11th, 2022 51m 27s

Will the businesses that survived the pandemic survive the labour shortage? Dolores and Chris welcome Jhon Canon from On Demand Staffing, Vivian Kinnaird from Niagara Workforce Planning Board and Dave Bouckenooghe from Brock University to discu

Does the future of politics include AI?

May 4th, 2022 46m 28s

In this episode of South Niagara Conversations, we discuss the practicality of Craig W. Turner's novel, the CampAIgn, in our current political system. Dolores and Chris welcome author Craig W. Turner, Joanne Heritz Assistant Professor of Politi

Advancing Patient Care at Niagara Health through Modern Technology

Apr 27th, 2022 37m 8s

In this episode of South Niagara Conversations, we are discussing how modern technology is being leveraged to make access for patients easier at Niagara Health. We welcome Sonali Kohli, Vice President, Diagnostics and Chief Information Officer

Perspectives from Inside Niagara Politics

Apr 13th, 2022 48m 33s

Have you ever considered a run for politics? Today we sit down with three women in Niagara politics to find out the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a woman in politics. Former Mayor of Wainfleet April Jeffs, Niagara Falls City Councilor Lo

Niagara's Fastest Growing City

Apr 6th, 2022 43m 31s

Did you know Thorold is Niagara's fastest-growing city?Marco Marino, Thorold's Manager of Economic Development, joins Dolores and Chris to talk all things Thorold.

Get to Know South Niagara's City of Industry and Sport.

Mar 30th, 2022 36m 29s

Lina Dechellis and Grant Mundy from the City of Welland join Dolores to discuss all things Welland on this episode of South Niagara Conversations.

Have you been to Fort Erie lately?

Mar 23rd, 2022 34m 4s

Think you know Fort Erie? Think again.Daniel Turner, Fort Erie's Economic Development Officer, joins Dolores and Chris to talk to us about all things Fort Erie.

What's Next for Niagara's Hot Housing Market

Mar 16th, 2022 43m 33s

Are you looking to buy a house in Niagara? In this episode, we discuss Niagara's red-hot housing market and where our experts see it going.Neville Kidd from Desjardins and Stephen Canjar from Peak Performers Realty Inc. join Dolores and Chris f

Is Niagara Falls the New Music City?

Mar 9th, 2022 32m 38s

Could Niagara Falls be Canada's Music City? If the City of Niagara Falls has anything to say about it, it's a yes.South Niagara Conversations is back for the second half of our second season. In this episode, Dolores and Chris welcome Angela Da

The Great Marketing Debate of Digital vs Print vs Radio.

Mar 2nd, 2022 38m 8s

In this episode we welcome Leanne Cressman from Star Metroland Media and Mike Cressman from CA4 to discuss marketing in a post COVID-19 world. Our cohost, Andrew Bilous, is also on the hot seat as he brings his marketing knowledge from the radi

Cruise Ships in Port Colborne.

Feb 23rd, 2022 35m 16s

South Niagara Conversations is back for the second half of our second season. In this episode, we welcome Bram Cotton from the City of Port Colborne's Economic Development Office. We discuss everything from the history of cruise ships in Port C

Importance of our Post-Secondary Institutions to Niagara

Nov 24th, 2021 48m 48s

In this episode of South Niagara Conversations, cohosted by Rob Cheevers, we discuss the importance of Niagara's post-secondary institution to our region. We welcome Dr. Lynn Wells, Interim President and Vice- Chancellor, Provost and Vice-Presi

Impact of the Canada/US Border Reopening

Nov 17th, 2021 48m 42s

In this episode of South Niagara Conversations, cohosted by John Van Brussel, we tackle the reopening of the Canada/US border and the impact its closure has had on our communities.We welcome Joyce Morocco from Destination Niagara Falls, Kory Sc

State of Politics

Nov 10th, 2021 59m 43s

In this episode, co-hosted by Jeff Reuter, we discuss the state of politics and how the roles of politicians have changed. Our guests include Dave Meslin, author of Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up, Wayne Redekop, Mayor of the

Niagara Business Superstars discuss the Past Year

Nov 3rd, 2021 46m

Niagara Superstars discuss their experiences during the past year. In this episode, co-hosted by Jeff Neil, we welcome Andy Murison from Niagara Falls Craft Distillers, Dave Nordquist from MiniWarGaming, and Sarah Lacharity from Raw Materials C

Travel Industry Update

Oct 27th, 2021 52m 1s

In this episode, co-hosted by Jonathan George, we are discussing the impact COVID-19 has had on our travel industry and where our guests see it going in 2022. Thank you to our guests Wendy Paradis, President at Association of Canadian Travel Ag

Business Planning Advice from Niagara Business Professionals

Oct 20th, 2021 37m 41s

In this week's conversation, we discuss the importance of business planning with three business professionals from Niagara. We welcome Verne Milot from Growth Associates, Bryan Lachappelle from B4 Networks, and Neville Kidd from Desjardins. Thi

Niagara's 2021 Tourist Season Update

Oct 13th, 2021 34m 21s

In episode two, we welcome Joel Noden from HOCO Entertainment & Resorts and Andrew Niven from Konzelmann Estate Winery to discuss the 2021 tourism season in Niagara, trends moving forward, and where they see the industry going. Episode two is c

Employee Engagement and Retention

Oct 6th, 2021 30s

We welcome Alu McCabe from Trusted Time Inc and Thalia Semplonius from the Niagara Workforce Planning Board to discuss the Employee Engagement and Retention Survey;They provide their insights and advice on how you can keep your employees and ho

Trailer

Season Two Teaser

Oct 1st, 2021 54s

We're back Niagara! We're bringing you more Niagara perpectives. More Niagara voices. And, of course, more Niagara conversations. New episodes will be uploaded Wednesdays.

Niagara's Labour Market

Jun 21st, 2021 48m 34s

In our final episode of season one, we welcomed Kelly Jones from Employment Solutions, Deanna D’Elia from the YMCA, and Vivian Kinnaird from the Niagara Workforce Training Board. We’ll gain some insight into the local labour market. What it mea

Episode 19 - Health Experts Give a COVID-19 Update

Jun 14th, 2021 47m

We welcome back Dr. Karim Ali, Director, Division of Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Pandemic Preparedness Lead, and Natalie Ferraro, RN - Kidney Care Clinical Manager, Hemodialysis Unit (currently at the NH Vaccination

Niagara's Sports Teams Look to the Future

May 31st, 2021 51m 2s

This week we will be welcoming Michelle Bisk Up, Director of Operations for the Niagara River Lions, Joey Burke, General Manager of the Niagara Ice Dogs, and Ryan Harrison, CEO for the Welland Jackfish. Three great local teams representing 3 be