Federal Election April 28, 2025
2025-04-28 08:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Elections Canada is the independent, non-partisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums. Its mission is to ensure that Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and be a candidate.
Canada is a representative democracy divided into ridings. When a federal election is called, Canadians vote to elect a member of Parliament to represent them in the House of Commons, where the member will debate and pass laws on behalf of their constituents. The candidate who receives the most votes in a riding is declared the winner. This is called a “first-past-the-post” system.
Each member of Parliament has a seat in the House of Commons. Candidates can represent a political party, or can be independent, meaning they have no association with a political party.
The Canada Elections Act states that a general election shall be held on the third Monday of October every four years. However, the Act does not prevent a general election from being held on another date. By law, election day must be at least 36 days and no more than 50 days after the day when an election is called.

SOAR-Well-AiP Research Study Eligibility Survey of Older Adults 55+: Ongoing Recruitment
2025-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
A new National Institute on Ageing-affiliated study is looking for participants age 55 years or older and interested, to participate in a research study in Southwestern Ontario, exploring how voice assistants, such as Google NEST can support well being and independence among older adults aging in place.
If someone you know aged 55+ is interested in participating, they can complete the eligibility survey provided on the SOARWell-AiP study website. Recruitment is on-going, and participants may be invited to participate up to 12 months after submission of the eligibility survey.

CMHA Niagara 14th Annual Wellness for all Fundraiser & Paddle Party
2025-05-08 17:30 - 21:00 | Ovation Ballroom, 1311 Egerter Rd., Thorold, Ontario, L0S1K0, Canada
To align with Mental Health Week in May, CMHA Niagara’s signature event, Wellness for All, changed its date from the usual February time frame to Thursday, MAY 8, 2025, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
This fundraising event is packed with fun, food, friends, mental wellness speaker, and a fabulous new way to win great prize package bundles. Julie Christiansen, author, international speaker & Psychotherapist will speak on “How to Create Radical, Positive, Lasting Change”.
Proceeds from this event ensure individuals in our community will continue to receive free access to CMHA Niagara’s urgent, preventative and crisis intervention mental health & addictions services.
The event will be held at the Ovation Ballroom, 1311 Egerter Rd., Thorold. Cost is $30 per ticket.

Niagara Farm Day
2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | West Niagara Agricultural Centre, 7402 Mud Street, Grassie, Ontario, L0R 2A0, Canada
Reserve a ticket, free of charge, to join the Niagara Federation of Agriculture for an exciting day of fun and learning at Niagara Farm Day, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, May 10, 2025!
This annual event celebrates local agriculture. It brings together families, friends, and community members for a day filled with engaging activities, delicious food, and educational experiences. Enjoy great food, learn about agriculture, and participate in contests that are sure to entertain all ages. Event highlights:
Chicken Wing Eating Contest
Pie Eating Contest
Chocolate Milk Drinking Contest
Learn About Animals
Live Demonstrations
The Niagara 4H food booth will be present on site – buy yourself a back bacon on a bun or a delicious milkshake.

GO Open Data Conference 2025 (#GOOD25) - Open Data in the Age of AI
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-16 | Americana Conference Resort Spa & Waterpark, 8444 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, 8444 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 1H4, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now deeply woven into the fabric of our daily lives, shaping how we live, work, learn, and interact. While AI offers unparalleled productivity and convenience, it also introduces significant risks. The GOOD25 conference, being held in Niagara Falls, explores the transformative role of Open Data in ensuring AI systems are built on a foundation of accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Registration for this provincial conference opened January 22, 2025. The conference agenda will be updated as speakers and workshops are confirmed.
Details for this 3-day event will be updated as speakers and times are confirmed.
Workshops. Wednesday May 14 – full day of virtual workshops on diverse subjects
Conference. Thursday May 15 – full day in-person conference program
Hackathon. This has officially returned as part of the GOOD25 event; opportunity to participate in-person or virtually.
If you’re interested in participating in conference planning, connect with us. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us at connect@go-opendata.ca

2025 Ontario Bike Summit
2025-05-27 - 2025-05-30 | Ontario
The 2025 Ontario Bike Summit will be held in Windsor from May 27th – 30th, 2025 at the Caesars Windsor Hotel.
The Summit will begin on Tuesday May 27th with our Bicycle Friendly Community workshop followed by our opening reception. The next few days will include informative breakout and plenary sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and mobile workshops. With the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge later in 2025, we are planning tours to showcase the active transportation infrastructure on and around the bridge in both Windsor and Detroit. The new National Urban Park in Windsor also offers an opportunity to showcase active transportation networks and integration.

Understanding Memory Loss: Care Partner Information Session
2025-06-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Bridges Community Health Centre, 380 Elm St., Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K4P2, Canada
A free education session to help family and friends understand the changes that memory loss and Dementia bring. Learn symptoms, how to get diagnosed, medication information, and coping strategies.
You will also be able to meet community service partners such as:
– The Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
– Behavioral Supports Ontario
– Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs
– Happy in my Home
– The Ontario Caregiver Organization
Learn about their services and how they can support you and your loved one.
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums
For more information, please see https://alzheimer.ca/niagara/en/whats-happening/events/understanding-memory-loss-care-partner-information-session

Heritage Demonstration Days: Woodworking & Tool Sharpening with Journeyman Joiner Peter Hudson
2025-06-12 10:00 - 2025-06-14 16:00 | The Brown Homestead, 1317 Pelham Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R6P7, Canada
Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action! Attend a Heritage Demonstration at The Homestead this weekend by Peter Hudson!
Woodworking & Tool Sharpening with Journeyman Joiner Peter Hudson
June 12 – 14
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Drop in to The Homestead and follow Early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, Peter Hudson’s progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Visit us with your tools on Saturdays, June 7 & 14 for drop-in tool sharpening demonstrations!
Learn more here.

The Brown Homestead Presents: Watercolour Pigment Making & Painting Workshop
2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:30 | The Brown Homestead, 1317 Pelham Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R6P7, Canada
Join The Brown Homestead for a unique heritage workshop blending art with nature.
Led by watercolour artist Rémy Bles, we invite you to paint a picture of our historic Dairy outbuilding through guided instruction, using your own hand-made watercolour paints created in class — derived from natural pigments and repurposed from construction materials.
Guests will also enjoy wine and pastries as they learn more about restoration at The Brown Homestead.
$95 per person. Price includes:
Hands-on pigment making tutorial
Guided watercolour painting tutorial
1 glass of wine
Pastries, coffee, tea
Click here for more info!

Personal Care - Helpful Strategies to Support People Living with Dementia
2025-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Onlne
Join the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region, online via Zoom, for a free webinar. Explore changes in behaviours and learn helpful strategies to support people living with dementia.
– Understand how dementia affects personal care
– What is a person-centred approach
– Strategies for Care Partners
– Caregiving tips for bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mouth care
Register by calling the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region office at 905-687-3914 or visit the Alzheimer Society online at https://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

Positive Living Trivia Night
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Spotlight Comedy Club, 92 St. Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Hosted by the hilarious David Green (yes, that David Green from Canada’s Got Talent), this event is shaping up to be a night of laughs, snacks, good company, and most importantly — support for the life-changing work Positive Living Niagara does.
Join us for Positive Living Niagara’s Trivia Night Fundraiser and put your knowledge to the test! Gather your team, enjoy a fun-filled evening of friendly competition, and support a great cause. Whether you’re a trivia whiz or just in it for the laughs, this event promises excitement, great food, and awesome prizes!
For more information click here

Ontario Trillium Foundation Youth Opportunities Fund - Youth Innovations and Family Innovations Grant application deadline
2025-07-09 17:00 | Online
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) invests in community-led projects that play an essential role in creating safe spaces, empowering youth and families, supporting career pathways and addressing issues faced by our communities.
YOF prioritizes grassroots groups that are looking to address the experiences of Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) and/or Black youth who continue to face systemic barriers and oppression.
Supporting grassroots groups and community-based collaboratives led by people who share identities, lived experiences and who face the same systemic barriers as those who will benefit from their projects is integral to YOF’s funding priorities. Projects led by and for communities play a key role in developing solutions that are tailored to the needs of communities and providing appropriate support for those with similar experiences.
Investments made through YOF extend beyond project funding. Grant recipients receive capacity building support to learn and grow through specialized coaching and mentorship.
Whether your group wants to pilot a new project or expand an existing one, YOF offers a range of grants that may be the right fit for your group.

Understanding Frontotemporal Dementia
2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) brings progressive changes to personality, language, decision making, behaviour, and movement.
Join our Alzheimer Niagara webinar, online via Zoom, as we discuss:
– Types of Frontotemporal dementia
– Assessment and treatment
– Symptoms and supportive strategies
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at https://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

Meditation & Mindfulness for Caregivers
2025-07-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Stream Yoga + Meditation 819 Weaver Rd. Port Colborne ON L3K 5V3 Canada, 819 Weaver Rd., Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 5V3, Canada
This 90-minute session, led by facilitator Heather Finlayson Fenton, offers caregivers of people living with Dementia a chance to rest, reconnect, and learn simple practices to support emotional resilience. We’ll explore how to begin and/or sustain a regular meditation practice, bring mindfulness into daily life, and meet each moment with greater compassion and acceptance.
Through guided meditation and practical tools, you’ll learn how to calm the mind, ground the body, and care for yourself with kindness. These aren’t just ideas, but inner capacities we can cultivate to create ease and increase joy.
No experience needed — just a willingness to pause and breathe.
Register by calling the Alzheimer Niagara office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at https://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/caregiverwellness

Red Ribbon Open
2025-07-26 | Willodell Golf Club of Niagara, 10325 Willodell Rd, Niagara Falls, ON, L0S1K0, Canada
Positive Living Niagara is a registered charity dedicated to fostering a compassionate and inclusive community that supports individuals at risk and affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBIs), and substance use. Through harm reduction, prevention, education, and person-centered support, we empower individuals and promote overall well-being across the Niagara region.
We are thrilled to introduce the First Annual Red Ribbon Open Charity Golf Event, an exciting new initiative dedicated to raising vital funds to support our programs and services. This event presents a unique opportunity for businesses like yours to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable exposure and community recognition.
For more information please click here

The Brown Homestead: Fun with Fermentation Workshop
2025-07-26 10:00 - 15:30 | The Brown Homestead, 1317 Pelham Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R6P7, Canada
Fun with Fermentation Workshop
Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Led by Marcia Christie.
Register on our website!
This workshop was so popular last year, we’re bringing it back twice!
Learn how to make your own probiotic-rich fermented cucumber pickles! Marcia will walk you through the steps to make your own crunchy, sour pickled cucumbers, from selecting the best produce, to washing and preparing, packing the jars, and making the brine. The fermenting process, best practices, and time frames will be discussed in detail. All of this will be summed up in a written guide for you to take home.
What to Bring
All ingredients will be provided and we are asking for a small fee of $5 to offset costs. We also ask that participants bring a few household cooking utensils:
Large bowl
Potato peeler
Cutting board
Paring knife
Optional: apron

The Davids and DeLaat Downtown St. Catharines Block Party
2025-07-26 11:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. Catharines – St. Paul Street and James Street, St. Paul and James Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
The Davids & DeLaat Downtown Block Party brought to you by the St. Catharines Downtown Association returns – with more fun than ever! Get ready to shut down the roads and dance, shop, dine, & explore through the streets of Downtown St.Catharines!
This FREE event features FUN for the whole FAMILY with:
– Live music all day
– Latin Dancing with Latin Dance Niagara
– Inflatables & games
– Kids crafts & activities
– Skateboarding Demos & Lessons
– St. Catharines Farmers Market open until 3pm with live music, food, & games
– Vendor Market
– Patios!
….and SO MUCH MORE!
Head to MyDowntown.ca/BlockParty to learn more!

ART AT THE PUMPHOUSE
2025-08-02 10:00 - 2025-08-03 17:00 | Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, 247 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, l0s1j0, Canada
Art at the Pumphouse features an exciting mix of original artwork, including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, textiles, glass, jewellery, and more!
Watch live artist demonstrations showcasing techniques such as charcoal drawing, acrylic painting, pottery throwing, and cyanotype toning.
Enjoy live musical performances in a variety of genres by talented local musicians, and savour refreshments as you explore the show.
Can’t attend in person? Experience the event online through August 10.
Tickets are $5.00, and children enter free.

Song to the Waters
2025-08-12 08:00 - 2025-08-16 17:00 | Balls Falls Conservation Area, 3292 Sixth Ave, Lincoln, Ontario, L0R 1S0, Canada
Song to the Waters is a week-long festival taking place August 12 – 16 across sites between Niagara Parks and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, featuring Indigenous-led workshops, storytelling, cultural exchange, and land-based experiences.
For more information and full event schedule, visit https://npca.ca/events/detail/song-to-the-waters
Water is life. Let us gather in gratitude and guardianship.

Advanced Care Planning Webinar
2025-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Advanced Care Planning is the process of thinking about your wishes and directions for healthcare and end-of-life situations and communicating those wishes to the person/people who will make decisions for you if you are not able.
This webinar will help provoke thought and conversation about the importance of Advanced Care Planning. We will explore the role of a Substitute Decision Maker / Power of Attorney and look at tools for creating your Advanced Care Plan.
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

Breaking Barriers - The Gloria Baylis Play
2025-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | The Exchange, 5943 Sylvia Place, Niagara Falls ON, 5943 Sylvia Pl, Niagara Falls, Onario, L2G 1S9, Canada
Join Enroute 2 Success for an inspiring evening as we celebrate by honouring the legacy of Gloria Baylis, a Barbadian-Canadian trailblazer whose groundbreaking victory in Canada’s first workplace racial discrimination case reshaped equity laws and opened doors for countless others.
Experience the incredible story of this unsung hero brought to life through a moving, dramatic play, performed by the talented drama students. Witness Gloria’s courage, resilience, and lasting impact on Canada’s history in a way that will leave you inspired.
Proceeds from this event support Enroute 2 Success’s free golf, chess programs, and youth workshops.

Sound Bath Meditation
2025-08-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Trillium United Church, Ruby Carroll Hall, 415 Linwell Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Join us each month as we connect with community partners for interactive workshops that promote positive brain health, meaningful connections, and well-being.
Sound bath meditations are a sacred and intentional journey—an ancient practice where sound, frequency, and vibration invite deep nourishment and inner alignment in.
During this session, Melaina intuitively leads you through a meditative experience rooted in breath and presence. With calm awareness, she invites you to soften, release the weight of the day, and attune to the quiet wisdom of the subtle body. As layers of sound flow through, energy begins to move—gently dissolving tension, unlocking the subconscious, and clearing outdated thought patterns. Together, we enter a shared field of stillness and ease, where harmony arises—not as something sought, but as something remembered.
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/caregiverwellness

Ontario Trillium Foundation 2025 Seed Grant Application Deadline
2025-08-20 17:00 | Ontario
Build capacity and prepare for future programming
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Seed Grants help organizations build resilience and enhance their ability to deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Applicants can apply for funding to support organizational planning, pilot a new program, and build their capacity to plan for future programs and services.
The grant application period is July 23, 2025 to August 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Grow @ the Homestead: Garden Event Series
2025-08-23 10:00 - 2025-10-23 21:00 | The Brown Homestead, 1317 Pelham Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R6P7, Canada
Dig in and learn with us!
Grow @ The Homestead is a community-based garden program encouraging sustainable gardening practices, hands-on education, an appreciation for Niagara’s rural past and present, and outdoor recreation. All harvests from our on-site garden are donated to local food banks.
Join our free events, workshops, and guest speakers to delve into your community and enhance your understanding of where our food comes from and why local matters. All are welcome!

Creating a Dementia Friendly Environment
2025-08-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Online
Living at home might give a person living with dementia a sense of freedom and familiarity. It may be possible to support a person with dementia in maintaining their favorite routines or activities by making minor adjustments to their living space. Join our webinar as we discuss ways to create a dementia friendly environment.
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

Options for Care
2025-09-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Online
This webinar focuses on giving participants the opportunity to explore the care options that support persons living with dementia in the moderate to late stages of their journey.
Topics include:
– Exploring care in your home, retirement and long-term care
– Eligibility criteria
– Preparing for a move
– Strategies for meaningful visits
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

Brock Cares Day of Service
2025-09-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
We are looking for community organizations to host small groups of student volunteers for the Brock Cares Day of Service. This is the largest day of community-based volunteering at Brock with 168 students participating in 2024.
Whether you have space for 2 or 20 students, we want to provide as many volunteer experiences as possible. We provide transportation to all community partner sites.
If you are interested in hosting students on this day, please register via the link provided.

Shaw Festival--Acting Socially and Creatively: A Catalyst for Community Change
2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Club Roma, 125 Vansickle Road, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3W4, Canada
The St. Catharines CFUW is pleased to announce that Kimberley Rampersad, the Associate Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival, will present her talk: “Shaw Festival–Acting Socially and Creatively: A Catalyst for Community Change” at Club Roma on Tuesday, September 9. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the event is from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. This positive and popular collaboration will be very interesting to listen to.
The cost is $10.00 for the general public. Light refreshments will be available. Make an evening of it and find out more about the CFUW and the Shaw Festival!
Please go to: cfuwstcatharines.org to purchase your ticket or pay at the door.

NCF Community Grant - DEADLINE OCT 6
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-10-06 12:00 | Onlne
This year is a significant year for NCF. 2025 marks our 25th Anniversary! In honour of this milestone, we are making some changes to our granting amounts. We are pleased to announce that our fall Community Grants increased from $15,000 to $25,000!
One of the pillars of our work at NCF is to empower the charitable sector here in Niagara. Costs continue to rise across all sectors and our charity partners are often hardest hit by economic stressors. It is our hope that these modest increases will empower you to have greater impact in our community in 2025.
DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 6 – NOON

TCAG's Garage Sale - Sports Equipment, Craft Supplies, Toys, and More!
2025-09-13 08:00 - 13:00 | Thorold Community Activities Group, 131 Richmond St, Thorold, Ontario, l2v 3h3, Canada
The Thorold Community Activities Group is taking part in the 22nd Annual Thorold Community Wide Garage Sale!
Drop by the TCAG on Saturday, September 13th between 8am-1pm to peruse and purchase used sports and workout equipment, kids toys, art supplies, and more.
Please bring your own bags, cash and card accepted.
