The Niagara Industrial Association has made the move for a greener future by

joining forces with Trillium Power Wind Corporation (Trillium Power) to establish facilities for making and assembling turbine equipment to supply future offshore wind power projects on The Great Lakes.

NIA members will participate in Trillium Power’s TaiWind Consortium, a ground-breaking supply chain of manufacturers that will help create a “green-collar” manufacturing economy in Niagara.

By bringing together research, development, demonstration and deployment under an “Innovation Chain,” TaiWind Consortium aims to ultimately lead to long-term opportunities for manufacturing technologically advanced renewable power components.

This cutting-edge equipment will deliver a clean, reliable green-energy future to power consumers, while also offering a prosperous future for skilled workers. “Offshore wind manufacturing has the potential to produce a sustained renaissance opportunity for factories, skilled workers and technology experts across the Niagara Peninsula,” said NIA Chairman Mike Whatling, who is also the plant manager for Niagara

Precision, a tool-and-die manufacturer in St. Catharines. “We feel we are part of a revolution that can lead the province, country and world in green-energy, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead thanks to Trillium Power and the TaiWind consortium.”

“Our partnership with the NIA will help deliver the jobs and the prosperity that begins with research and innovation,” said Trillium Power President and CEO John Kourtoff. “We know the technology is available to deliver clean, reliable offshore wind power. What Ontario’s renewable energy developers have lacked is the determination to invest in producing that technology here.”

Until now, the demand for offshore wind technology in Ontario did not warrant investment in the emerging renewable energy sector, according to Kourtoff. “With the recently passed Green Energy Act there will now be the demand that is necessary to support a thriving renewable energy supply chain in Ontario,” he said. “By encouraging renewable energy generation, the Ontario government also makes it fi nancially feasible for businesses to invest in the necessary components to feed these generation projects.” The Green Energy Act will lead directly to Ontario becoming a global leader in green-power manufacturing, he added.

The TaiWind Consortium was launched by Trillium Power in June 2008 to establish a North American focal point for offshore wind-power projects expected to be established on the Great Lakes and East

Coast over the next decades. A 2008 report for the Ontario Power Authority on offshore wind determined that there were at least 64 feasible offshore wind development sites, in shallow-water areas, on the Ontario side of the Great Lakes that could generate 34,500 MW of power using 5-MW turbines. This could provide several decades of renewable energy development and green-collar job prosperity for tens of thousands of Ontario workers.

One such project is Trillium Power’s Lake Ontario development, Trillium Power Wind 1, which will produce 710 MW of wind power 28 kilometres offshore from Prince Edward County. The facility will power at least 300,000 typical homes annually in Ontario, and offset nearly 1.7 million tons of carbon emissions each year.

N I A G o e s G r e e n w i t h O f f s h o r e W i n d - p o w e r P a r t n e r s h i p

I N T H I S I S S U E :

Brock’s Bioscience Complex ................ 2

Arts Centre a Go .................................. 2

Garage Project .....................................3

Hospital Construction Starts ..............3

Performance Renovations ....................4

Made in St. Catharines........................5

EDP 25 Years Later .............................5

Real Estate on Your Terms ..................6

Enterprise Centre News ...................... 7

Garage Design ............................. 7

Marble Slab Creamery ................. 7

E-Biz Profit Potential .................. 7

Calendar of Events ..............................8

Contacts ...............................................8

NIA members will participate iin Trilillilium

pop wer prp ojjects on The Great Lakes.

“As a founding member of the NIA, we remain committed to fostering new supply-chain opportunities that help diversify our manufacturing base.”

David Oakes Director o f Economic Development

City of St. Catharines

U P D A T Em b e r 2 0 0 9S e p t e

Contributions in the millions from three levels of government have made

the downtown Performing Arts Centre a reality.

Local politicians from the City, provincial and federal governments, as well as a crowd of arts boosters, business owners, and other offi cials, gathered in the lower-level parking lot in May to announce $54 million in funding to build a downtown performing arts complex in St. Catharines.

The federal and provincial governments pledged a combined $36 million, with another $18 million coming from the City of St. Catharines to construct the Niagara Centre for the Arts by 2012. Offi cials say the arts complex will create thousands of jobs during construction and after it opens, and make the city a cultural hub in Niagara.

“There’s been talk in this community for many years about revitalizing downtown,” St. Catharines Mayor Brian McMullan told the crowd gathered for the news conference. “That has left some people skeptical when it comes to plans for our downtown core. This time we have a plan for downtown to turn it into the thriving city centre that we want — a place where people can live, work and play. “This project is the fi rst step in that plan.” The arts centre will be located next to and run jointly with Brock University’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts.

The school, which will house about 600 students and 50 faculty, will be located in the former Canada Hair Cloth Building in the lower-level parking lot. Brock’s Centre for the Arts and all the performances that

happen there will be moved downtown to the arts complex, which will feature an 800- to 900-seat theatre, dance hall, fi lm theatre and recital hall.

“A new Centre for the Arts and Recital Hall in our region is a welcomed venue that will place St. Catharines squarely on the cultural landscape. This is a concrete example of how we are supporting the arts and creating opportunity for students and adults alike, noted St. Catharines MP Rick Dykstra.

“The arts centre is the kind of project that will transform the Garden City,” said St. Catharines MPP Jim Bradley. “I know this will be a welcome catalyst for change and encourage new development within our city’s downtown.”

Pa rt n er sh ips , Fu nds M a k e A rt s Cen t r e a Go

B rock University is taking a lead role in advancing the knowledge economy

in Niagara with the building of the Niagara Health and Bioscience Research Complex. While in the planning stages for several years, the project was able to move off the drawing board this spring with federal funding of $38 million, which followed an earlier announcement of $33.5 million in funding from the provincial government.

The new complex (NHBRC) will bring together research and industry, and play a key role in advancing Canada’s science and technology infrastructure. It will create a space for leading researchers – in advanced human health, bioscience and biotechnology – and entrepreneurs to work collaboratively to bring innovations to market.

The 142,000-square-foot, $109-million research facility will be located at Brock’s St. Catharines campus and will be home to

almost 400 students, visiting and current faculty, scientists and researchers – including six Canada Research Chairs – and an industry-led business incubator.

“Our government’s investment provides signifi cant short-term economic stimulus in local communities throughout Ontario, while at the same time strengthening Canada’s long-term capacity for research and innovation,” the Hon. Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, said during the May funding announcement at Brock.

“The Complex will strengthen Brock’s capacity to partner with our surrounding communities to revitalize Niagara’s economy,” said Jack Lightstone, president,

Brock University. “This facility will forge new

economic partnerships between research and industry that will foster a

new economic cluster in advanced health studies and bio manufacturing in Niagara.”

The incubator will facilitate the development of research-based discoveries and provide entrepreneurs with the resources and expertise to market their inventions and products. The transfer of intellectual breakthroughs to venture enterprises is a key component of the ‘knowledge economy’ driven by innovation.

Brock faculty have to date initiated more than seven independent companies based on their research, not including spin-offs created by graduate students.

Brock Br eak s Ground on Bioscience Comple x

Gar age Project Part of Dow n tow n R evitaliz ation

The City has secured another major piece of the downtown revitalization

puzzle with the announced replacement of the Carlisle Street Garage. Federal and provincial infrastructure funding will assist with the work, which will create jobs, help invigorate the downtown and provide much-needed parking spaces required in the downtown core, as well as complement the future Performing Arts Centre.

“The support we have received shows just how vital it is to have co-operation at all levels of government,” St. Catharines Mayor Brian McMullan said during the announcement event.

“This project and others will help get things moving in St. Catharines,” said Rick Dykstra, St. Catharines MP. “The hard work done by all three levels of government in our community shows that

co-operation is key to the economic recovery of St. Catharines and Niagara and today’s announcement is another example of this.”

“The Carlisle Street Parking Garage, together with the Performing Arts Centre, will change the face of our downtown core”, noted MPP Jim Bradley. “Working together with our federal and municipal partners, we are providing the modern infrastructure necessary to revitalize our city and create opportunities to attract business”.

The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $9.3 million towards the project and the City will contribute the balance of the total eligible project cost of up to $28 million.

This project is one of 1,373 across the province that will break ground thanks to $3.4 billion in joint federal and provincial funding. The governments of Canada and Ontario have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and to fl ow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects starting with the 2009 construction season.

From left to right: Mayor Brian McMullan, St. Catharines MPP Jim Bradley and St. Catharines MP Rick Dykstra.

While the offi cial ceremonies and spring festivities are now

a mere memory, work continues daily on the four-year project to create the Niagara Health System’s new health-care complex and Walker Family Cancer Centre in St. Catharines. Community and hospital leaders joined forces April 28 to break ground on the 970,000 square-foot,state-of-the-art facility that is expected to open to patients in 2013.

Built on a 32-acre section of the 40-acre site, it will be environmentally friendly and has been designed by Bregman & Hamann Architects to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifi cation. Environmental features include energy-effi cient lighting, cooling

and heating, which will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The 375-bed replacement facility for the aging St. Catharines General and Ontario Street sites of the NHS will offer acute and critical inpatient services, surgical, emergency and ambulatory services available under one roof for the residents of St. Catharines, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and the area. The facility will feature 80 percent single patient rooms, the most available in a community hospital in Ontario.

The constructor for the project, PCL, intends to use local sub-trades extensively, with the majority of on-site labour going to tradespersons in the Golden Horseshoe area. PCL will be calling for tenders from

pre-qualifi ed sub contractors for the project.

The project will support the regional economy during construction by directly and indirectly supporting and creating approximately 5,400 jobs, many in the Niagara region. At the peak of construction activity, about 1,000 workers are expected on the site daily. Approximately 200 new health-care jobs will be created once the facility opens to support the new regional services in cancer, cardiac and mental health disease.

The cost of the $759-million facility is being paid up front by Plenary Health Niagara in a deal reached last spring with the NHS, being paid back by the NHS over a 30-year period.

N e w H o s p i t a l C o n s t r u c t i o n S t a r t s

Following nearly eight months of construction,

the renovation and expansion of Niaga r a’s exclu s ive Mercedes-Benz store is complete.

Performance Mercedes-Benz, located at 371 Ontario St., celebrated its grand reopening in May, following extensive work to create a modern facility that meets proprietary Mercedes-Benz worldwide “Autohaus” design requirements.

The highly effi cient “Autohaus” design concept, found in many Mercedes-Benz retail and privately owned dealerships around the globe, promotes wide open areas and the use of glass to maintain transparency everywhere in the dealership.

The contemporary facility displays 18 vehicles within its new car showroom, and a new halogen spotlight system ensures that the true colour of each Mercedes-Benz and Smart vehicle is accurately refl ected. An expanded service reception continues

to offer fast and friendly service.

“Our convenient location, bright open feel of the showroom, expanded service area, and comfortable lounge are all designed to deliver uncompromising customer service,” said Niels Pedersen, Vice-President and General Manager. “Our promise is to provide our customers and

guests with an outstanding sales, parts, and service experience.”

Mercedes-Benz is focused on ensuring that all of its facilities are built to best serve customers’ needs to provide an outstanding automotive experience at every level. For more information, please visitwww.performancecars.ca

Shines Spotlight on Renovations

From left to right - Alex Pedersen, Regional Chair Peter Partington, Mayor Brian McMullan, President of Mercedes-Benz Canada Marcus Breitschwerdt, Dealer Principal Cam Champion, General Manager Niels Pedersen & Edie Pedersen.

The City of St. Catharines is pleased to welcome Alex

Digenis as the new owner/general manager of Henley Honda to St. Catharines.

“Having worked in the Honda dealer network for over 14 years, the Henley Honda challenge is to deliver service that measures up to the phenomenal quality that is embodied in the Honda product line,” states Digenis.

The new Henley Honda facility located at 308 Lake Street is one of the most modern and customer friendly environments in the Honda dealer network.

Built to demonstrate commitment to clients past and present Alex and his team remain dedicated to delivering positive experience both in sales and service.

With plans to relocate his family from the Beaches area of Toronto, Alex looks forward to getting involved in the community.

“We continue to be blown away at how people have gone out of their way to welcome us to the region and very grateful for the opportunity to become part of such an amazing place,” Digenis added.

For more information, visitwww.henleyhonda.ca

H e n l e y H o n da C h a l l e n g e

E.D. Products Ltd. (EDP) has adapted its business model in recent years in order to stay a strong competitor in a sometimes diffi cult marketplace. As a result, the privately owned, leading-edge contract electronics manufacturer took great pride this year in celebrating 25 years in business. Founded in 1984, (EDP) specializes in the production of electrical wire and cable assemblies, and electrical control systems. EDP’s market focus remains solely on high complexity, technically sophisticated products for clients in specialized industries. These industries include industrial automation, power generation, telecom, mining, and robotics. “25 years of innovative ‘Made in St. Catharines’ solutions is a real vote of confi dence for our city said David Oakes, Director of Economic Development and Tourism Services. “This milestone underlines the fact that St. Catharines is a great place to do business,” added Oakes.

There is no secret that competition in manufacturing this past decade has been more challenging than ever. Low-cost manufacturing regions all over the world have put considerable pressure on industry everywhere, forcing more than 80 per cent of EDP’s competitors out of Canada. This globalization process has spared few. In response to this daunting trend, in 2004 EDP began re-engineering its business by making signifi cant investments in process automation and key technical personnel to support a new “advanced manufacturing business model.” This, along with the purchase of a Mexican manufacturing complement, was designed to attract clients not just from current markets in Ontario and the North-eastern United States, but now globally.

The results have been substantial. In 2005, EDP began supplying Emerson Electric’s network power facility in Latin America from its Reynosa Mexico fascility. All engineering and management along with complex manufacturing continues to be supported from Canada. In 2006, EDP was awarded a major contract from Sandvik LLC in Sweden to supply control equipment to their facilities on four continents. The components supplied on this contract are of the highest complexity ever produced in the EDP facility.

In 2007 Joe DeMan, EDP president, co-founded the Niagara Industrial Association as its co-chairman. EDP’s involvement in this association has led to opportunities in both Newfoundland and Western Canada and a new “east-west” business development thought process. DeMan took this a step further by travelling to the Netherlands this past February to help develop opportunities in the lucrative greenhouse automation industry; an industry shared by many in Niagara. This trade mission has led to two spin-off businesses in Niagara. The result of these efforts for EDP has seen the past decades sales’ growth move from $3.8M Canadian in 1998 to $17.1M total corporate sales just 10 years later. Exports for EDP from Canadian operations into the United States and Mexico alone represent more than half this total. “It is diffi cult to say what the next 25 years will present, but as a company we believe that through unwavering persistence and timely opportunity, we hope to preserve a way of life many have come to value and take great pride in,” notes DeMan. “Regardless of what the future brings we look forward to the challenges knowing we have defi ed all odds in getting here.”

For more information, visit the company on the Internet at www.edproducts.com

EDP Thriving 25 Years Later

Joe DeMan, President of ED Products Ltd. and his dedicated staff celebrate 25 years of business in St. Catharines.

For years now, home owners and buyers have been looking for greater control,

affordability and peace of mind when it comes to the real estate process. Now with BOSS Realty, their search is over.

Serving the greater Niagara area, BOSS Realty Corp. Brokerage is a full service real estate fi rm with a long history of success in both the residential and commercial markets. BOSS Realty offers a formidable team of dedicated and client-focused real estate professionals that share one thing in common – integrity. With the drive and resources to satisfy their clients every step of the way, their licensed REALTORS® are taking real estate service to a whole new level.

The BOSS team is led by Jeff Davidson, Broker of Record, a seasoned industry veteran with the vision and tools to make it all happen. “At BOSS, our goal is to strive for excellence in every area of our business, whether it’s innovation, technology or service,” Jeff says. “We’re always looking to improve our fi rm and be the best we can be.”

BOSS’ key offering is their program to sell residential properties at a 1% commission. Compared to 6% for example, if a home seller sold their property for $300,000 under the BOSS 1% commission program they would save $15,000.

“Home buyers and sellers want more than

traditional real estate services these days,” Jeff explains. “They want to become more involved. They want to have a better understanding of the process. With BOSS, we put our clients in control of the process, but we’re here every step of the way, making sure the process is handled professionally. We allow the client to be involved as much as they want.”

BOSS Realty offers an extensive range of real estate services for their clients. One of their greatest strengths is their state-of-the-art internet service. Their team provides listings and open house announcements for Niagara home sellers on potentially 100+ national websites in addition to the MLS® System through realtor.ca, offering tremendous exposure for their clients.

The BOSS suite of services also includes benefi ts like extensive market evaluations and pricing suggestions, open house enhancements, four page colour brochures, daily reports on new listings, weekly reports on buyer views of listings, and the production, process and handling of purchase and sale agreements, trust deposits, waivers and amendments.

BOSS’ slogan “The Real 1” emphasizes their team’s commitment to putting the word “real” in real estate sales and offers complete transparency with their services. It’s dedication like this that has made BOSS Realty Number One – with their clients.

BOSS Realty Corp., BrokerageThe Real 1 – Real Estate on Your Terms

The Economic Development and Tourism Department is in the midst of

an extensive project to develop a clear path to economic prosperity for the City.

Through an extensive strategic planning exercise both for economic development and tourism sectors, several documents are now being developed to form the basis for future planning. The documents will be presented to Council sometime this fall.

While outlining the direction for the next several years, the planning process also examines the current state, and has found that while the economic climate is one of uncertainty in the province, the country and globally, St. Catharines can be said to be on a path to economic prosperity.

A close examination of Niagara’s economic development documents and business sectors shows the City to be on the right course of developing its diverse economic assets and building foundations for sustainable economic prosperity. A proactive approach with targeted efforts will yield the promise of a vibrant community for years to come.

Development of the documents also included consultation of other similar documents at all levels of government as well as an examination of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to success for the community. The plan ahead outlines ways to overcome those potential shortfalls.

As with many parts of Ontario and indeed Canada, St. Catharines must transition away from a largely manufacturing business base to one enhanced by health and wellness opportunities, along with numerous newly developing sectors such as biotechnology, the green industry and interactive media. Strategic planning will help the City transition to a level where manufacturing provides an economic base that is complemented by the emerging sectors, and that provides a climate not only of attracting, but retaining new businesses for the years ahead.

Front row left to right: Sabrina Baldassi, Lori Turner, Corrie Veenstra, Heather Davidson, Shelly Davidson-Schonewille* Back row left to right: Jeff Davidson**, Michel Guertin*, Ed Baldassi, Steven Davidson*, Mike Davidson*.

* Sales Representative ** Broker of Record

Strategic Planning Focuses on City’s Economic Prosperity

Interior Garage Design Reinvents Garages in Niagara

Interior Garage Design offers a unique range of services and superior products

designed to help homeowners reinvent or just reclaim a valuable part of their own real estate -- the garage. The company’s owner, Chris Rustin, was inspired to start his business following his experience planning his own garage interior. “I wanted my garage to multi-task,” Rustin explains. “I needed a place for bikes, sports and garden equipment, but I also wanted a place where I could have the guys over to watch a game, or to use as an offi ce.

The new St. Catharines business is proud to offer a full line of custom installed fl ooring and cabinetry from Canadian manufacturers such as RaceDeck® and Cabinets by Hayley. “Chris’s interest in his own garage inspired this venture, and we see that a lot here at the Centre, where a person’s individual passion sparks a viable business idea,”explained Melissa Ioannoni, Business Information Offi cer at the Enterprise Centre. While Interior Garage Design offers services for the homeowner looking to reinvent their garage, they also offer a number of different

service packages that would appeal to someone who

just wants to see the back wall of their garage again. For further information please visit interiorgaragedesign.ca

or call (289) 668-4148

Marble Slab Creamery®

Serves up One-of-a-Kind Ice Cream Treat

S ince opening its doors in May, Marble Slab

Creamery owners Phil and Julie Kaethler have been thrilled by the response to their business from residents of Niagara. The gourmet ice cream parlour, located across from the Pen Centre at the Pendale Plaza, offers a unique experience where customers get to create their own one-of-a-kind dessert. “Once the Kaethlers identifi ed this franchise as one they would like to pursue, they carefully evaluated the market potential for this product offering, and only then, made the decision to move forward. This is exactly the type of well considered approach we encourage here at the Enterprise Centre,”said Shane Thomson, Manager at the Centre.

The Creamery makes all 41 fl avours of their super premium ice cream on-site, made from fresh sweet cream that is delivered weekly and complimented by over 35 fruit, nuts, chocolate bars and candies, known as “mixins.” Customers select their desired ice cream fl avour which is scooped onto a frozen marble slab, next they select their mixins, and then watch as staff skillfully create their delectable masterpiece.

The Marble Slab Creamery has been a family venture and something the Kaethlers hope their sons will grow into in years to come. The concept was developed by chefs Penn and LaPage in 1983 and has been franchised in Canada for the past 7 years. For information on catering and signature cakes for special occasionsplease call (905) 684-4999.

MaximizeYour E-Biz Profit Potential

Going on-line can introduce your business to markets beyond those

which are currently in reach. However, what exactly is needed to make it happen? A series of e-business guides are available to help answer just that. The guides, developed by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, are comprehensive and cover a wide range of e-business essentials. Topics include how you can profi t from e-business, legal and privacy issues with doing business on-line, calculating your e-business costs, internet auctions and virtual malls, and social media marketing.

To help local businesses take advantage of e-business opportunities, the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre will host a series of e-business seminars in the fall. The seminars are designed to help you get started and enhance your existing on-line presence. With the volume of on-line sales growing in Ontario and with an increasing number of businesses purchasing on-line, you won’t want to miss out. For more information on the upcoming e-business seminars please call (905) 688-5601 ext. 1767.

For copiesof the e-businessguides, visitwww.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/en/home_en.jsp

Enterprise Centre News

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE

Payroll Information for New Employers & Payroll AdministrationBy Canada Revenue Agency & the Enterprise CentreSeptember 23, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Canada Revenue Agency Offi ce, Niagara A & B Boardroom, 32 Church Street, St. Catharines

How to Successfully Sell OnlineSeptember 30, 2009, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.St. Catharines Enterprise CentreOne St. Paul Street, St. Catharines

Emergent Technologies SeminarBy nGen & the St. Catharines Enterprise CentreOctober 14, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.One St. Paul Street, St. Catharines

How to Write an E-Business PlanOctober 21, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.St. Catharines Enterprise Centre One St. Paul Street, St. Catharines

Ask an Expert – Free one-on-one consultations with a lawyer, accountant & insurance brokerBy the St. Catharines Enterprise CentreOctober 22, 2009, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.One St. Paul Street, Unit 10, St. Catharines

How to Start an e-Bay Business October 28, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.St. Catharines Enterprise CentreOne St. Paul Street, St. Catharines

Market Research Seminar November 11, 2009, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.St. Catharines Enterprise Centre One St. Paul Street, Unit 10, St. Catharines

Effective Record Keeping& Cash Flow Forecasting SeminarNovember 25, 2009, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.St. Catharines Enterprise Centre One St. Paul Street, Unit 10, St. Catharines

To register for the above events, please call the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre at905-688-5601 extension 1767 or send an e-mail to smallbusiness@stcatharines.ca

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISMNiagara Wine FestivalSeptember 18 – 27, 2009Join our ‘Wine Country’ celebration of Niagara’s internationally acclaimed grape & wine industry. More than 100 events including; winery tours and tasting, concerts, Niagara cuisine, wine seminars, outstanding entertainment & one of Canada’s largest parades. Selected as Ontario’s Cultural Event of the Year for three years in a row. 905-688-0212 or www.niagarawinefestival.com

Fall Craft ShowPen Centre - September 21 - October 4, 2009905-687-6622 or www.thepencentre.com

Pioneer DayOctober 3, 2009 – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Spend the day with pioneers at the museum in historic Jordan Village. Demonstrations, live entertainment, displays, food & refreshments galore! Stroll the village; visit the shops, winery & art gallery.905-562-5242 or www.lincoln.ca

The 35th Annual Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving FestivalOctober 9 to 12, Sixth Avenue, Jordan.Visitors will enjoy a host of activities including a variety of family activities & entertainment in the majestic sett ing of Ball’s Falls. Open 10 AM to 5 PM daily. Admission $6.00 for adults, children under 14 FREE. Weekend pass available for $12.00 & is good for the entire weekend. NO PETS PLEASE!905-788-3135 or www.conservation-niagara.on.ca

Movies in Market SquareThursday, October 15, 22 & 29, 2009Grab your lawn chairs, & head to Market Square for three weeks of classic Halloween movies on the big screen. Shows start at 7 PM each Thursday & a double feature on October 29 with Rocky Horror Picture Show at 9 PM. Full participation & dress is encouraged for this evening. Please check website for complete movie listings & times. Free Admission. Popcorn & snacks available on site.905-685-8424 or www.mydowntown.ca

James Street Night of ArtOctober 16, 2009Come out & enjoy the 4th annual event from 7 – 10 PM. Held on James Street between King & St. Paul Streets. The street & sidewalks will fi ll with visual art, media art, dance, music & theatre in participating stores.905-988-1888 or www.stcartscouncil.ca

Historic Ghost WalksOctober 16 – 30, 2009Downtown St. Catharines has some of the most historical buildings in Niagara, & it just so happens that many of them are haunted! Come experience the shivers from ghosts that have made their presence known, as these guided tours take you on a journey through our downtown. Tickets are $8.00 per person. Advance reservations required. Tours are approximately 75 minutes. 905-685-8424 or www.mydowntown.ca

PumpkinvilleOctober 17, 2009A free family event held at Happy Rolph’s Bird Sanctuary. The day includes professional children’s games, bouncers, face painting, costume characters, pumpkin carving & scarecrow building contests.905-688-5601 ext. 1555 or www.stcatharines.ca

Binational Doors Open Niagara 2009October 17 & 18, 2009Binational Doors Open Niagara off ers a unique opportunity for visitors to discover the rich historical & architectural treasures of “The Niagaras” on the weekend of October 17th

& 18th. Historical & architecturally signifi cant locations throughout Niagara Region, Ontario & Erie, Niagara & Orleans Counties in Western New York open their doors for this 8th annual event – Free of Charge.(888) 849-5834 or www.doorsopenniagara.com”

St. Catharines Art Association ExhibitionPen Centre - November 5 - 7, 2009905-687-6622 or www.thepencentre.com

15th Annual Craft ShowHernder Estate Wines, November 6, 7 & 8, 10-5 p.m.Come & enjoy two fl oors of quality craft ers! Light fair available upstairs & wine tastings always complimentary, in the retail store. In lieu of admission, help a local family, Community Care will be here accepting non-perishable food items & donations. Wheelchair accessible.(905) 684-3300 or www.hernder.com

T

s

s e f sn

Histororic GGhohostst WW Walalalksksks

Development Inquiries905.688.5601 x.1760905.688.8994

Enterprise Inquiries905.688.5601 x.1767905.688.8994

Tourism Inquiries905.688.5601 x.1731905.984.8980