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Mike Balsom

Mike Balsom

With a background in radio and television, Mike Balsom has been covering news and events across the Niagara Region for more than 35 years. He loves to cover sports and entertainment, and to reveal the fascinating back-stories of so many of the amazing people he meets in town

Recent Work by Mike

OPINION: What are your plans for Doug Ford's rebate cheque?

OPINION: What are your plans for Doug Ford's rebate cheque?

Every Ontario taxpayer to receive a cheque for $200 in early 2025 according to Premier Doug Ford
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NOTL native Ryan Gaio's new song an anthem for Leafs fans

NOTL native Ryan Gaio's new song an anthem for Leafs fans

'Always on Your Side' pays tribute to Gaio's favourite hockey team at the same time as it celebrates the birth of his first daughter, Lucy
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Seeger sings Annie Lennox at Ravine Vineyards Oct. 25

Seeger sings Annie Lennox at Ravine Vineyards Oct. 25

The Ultimate Diva show will include songs from the Scottish singer's solo work along with those from her days as the singer of the 1980s band The Eurythmics
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NOTL Cenotaph under wraps

NOTL Cenotaph under wraps

Work on the exterior of the oft-photographed landmark is expected to be completed by the end of October, in time for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony
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Hoverlink aims to end QEW's 'tailgate party without barbecues' in 2026

Hoverlink aims to end QEW's 'tailgate party without barbecues' in 2026

No details on how frequent the trips across Lake Ontario would be offered or the price of a fare were provided at GNCC Business Leadership Series session
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Walk A Mile ambassadors play important role for Gillian's Place

Walk A Mile ambassadors play important role for Gillian's Place

Craig Youdale of Niagara College and Kevin Ruthven of CAA Niagara are two of six ambassadors for the walk to end violence against women coming up Oct. 19
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Upgrades to Beck #2 transformer station key to Niagara's future growth

Upgrades to Beck #2 transformer station key to Niagara's future growth

Completion of $131 million project upgrades circuit breakers and other equipment that were originally installed in 1955
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Polo takes over the Common for NOTL Museum fundraiser

Polo takes over the Common for NOTL Museum fundraiser

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Trisha Romance - the stories behind some of her iconic paintings

Trisha Romance - the stories behind some of her iconic paintings

Renowned artist sketched out images from her memory after experiencing magical moments which she turned into well-known representations of her family's life in NOTL
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Shaw to shutter Royal George Theatre following 2025 season

Shaw to shutter Royal George Theatre following 2025 season

{lans are afoot to bring to life a new version of the Royal George that will be bigger, better, and most importantly, fully accessible to all
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