Local Volunteers Recognized

Friday, 19 February 2021 13:03

By Linda Morgan

The Ontario government is recognizing the efforts of volunteers across the province.

Among the 6658 recipients of the Ontario Volunteer Service Award are 58 winners from Niagara.

Local recipients are connected to numerous organizations including Hospice Niagara, Niagara Health Foundation, Pelham Cares in Fonthill, and Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold.

There are also several youth recipients from local chapters of Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada.

The Ontario Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals for their continuous years of volunteer service at a single organization.

More from Local News

Police Find Missing Senior

Antoinette Fryns is safe now
Cyclist Killed in Niagara on the Lake

Police have charged a 22-year old man with impaired driving causing death
Province Investing Against Invasive Species

The $2-million will help the Niagara region
Niagara Driver Charged with Drug Impairment

OPP say this happened on Highway 17, when a car was seen weaving all over the road
Welland Man Arrested for Child Porn

Police say they noticed child sexual abuse material shared on a social media page early this month
28 More Doctors Hired in Niagara

The region and Niagara Health coordinating new partnership to find even more doctors
Killed Police Officers Honoured by NRP

Police Chief praised Niagara members for standing at attention in 'pounding rain'
Niagara Wineries Shuttle Service Possible

The CUTRIC hopes the province supports helping people move among wineries

Local Volunteers Recognized

Share

More from Local News