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University of Niagara Falls set to welcome first students in new year

As of Wednesday, September 27, the brand-new University of Niagara Falls (UNF), located on Queen St. in the city’s downtown core, is accepting applications for its inaugural semester starting in January 2024. Cyndi McLeod currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Global University Systems Canada, the parent organization of UNF.

“There’s a lot of work happening right now in different aspects, from the grassroots up, with operations beginning in January,” McLeod shared in a recent interview with The Niagara Independent. “We’re dedicated to growing our team, we’re hiring key faculty, developing our student service, registrars, etc. – and we’re continuing to add new people.”

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Embrace the outdoors this autumn with pick-your-own pumpkins

Fall is officially here and with the fall season comes pumpkins! Whether the pumpkins are for decor or pie…

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Forty Creek pays homage to Niagara’s fruit belt with new reserve

Forty Creek Distillery is a multi-award-winning whisky maker located in the town of Grimsby.

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Niagara IceDogs regular season begins Friday night

Puck drop on the Niagara IceDogs 2023-24 season happens Friday evening in London.

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More than diplomatic harm done to Canada

In the last 10 days or so, the focus has been on the harm to Canada’s international reputation…

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International Energy Agency’s updated net zero scenario is still unrealistic

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has updated its net zero scenario, pushing for governments…

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Does bad luck truly come in threes?

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the Trudeau government. Despite a concerted effort by the Prime Minister…

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Niagara Falls Lions Club celebrates 101 years of community service

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The City of Niagara Falls may have seen a lot of change over the past 100 years, however, there are some things that have remained constant. The Niagara Falls Lions Club is one of them. Jan Kilty currently serves as the President of the Falls chapter.

“We are the oldest club in this district,” Kilty shared in a recent sit-down with The Niagara Independent. “And we are one of the very oldest in Canada.”

Kilty is the first female president in the history of the Chapter. “We have always been a large, progressive, full-of-activity club,” Kilty explained. “We seek to serve and support our community in all we do, living up to the high ideals of our mission statement.”

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Niagara communities prepare to be ‘Saved by the Beep’

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Communities across Ontario will have the opportunity to update their knowledge of fire prevention and safety over the next couple of weeks.

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St. Catharines Fire Department makes history at National FireFit Championships

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The St. Catharines Fire Department made history at the National FireFit Championships earlier this month in Sarnia.

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More supply management foolishness

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It didn’t get a lot of attention, but New Zealand recently won a trade dispute with Canada over market access for dairy products…

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Can Ford and team learn from the Greenbelt saga, come back, and ‘get it done’ for Ontarians?

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It was a rare sight at Queen’s Park last week. A politician stood up, admitted he was wrong, took responsibility, apologized…

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‘Affordability’ is Ottawa’s new buzzword, but does it mean anything?

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The boys and girls are back in town, and they’re ready to rumble.

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Silent Cal: reflecting back 100 years

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Exactly 100 years ago last month, Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States, took office after the unexpected death…

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