Apr 1, 202529 minS0
<p>The threat of American tariffs hangs overhead. How is the provincial government preparing to weather this potential economic storm? Mike sits down with MPP Sam Oosterhoff to get the scoop on Queens Park's strategy...
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NewsNow Podcast
Hosted by Mike Williscraft · news · EN
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Tune in each week as NewsNow editor Mike Williscraft sits down with special guests to discuss the current issues and events happening right now in West Niagara. Local news, local places, local people - news that matters to you!
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What is NewsNow Podcast about?
Tune in each week as NewsNow editor Mike Williscraft sits down with special guests to discuss the current issues and events happening right now in West Niagara. Local news, local places, local people - news that matters to you!
Who hosts NewsNow Podcast?
NewsNow Podcast is hosted by Mike Williscraft. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
What has NewsNow Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "CA Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Episode 37: Preparing for Trump's tariffs with Sam Oosterhoff" (1 April 2025, 29 minutes), "Town of Grimsby Ward 3 Candidate Debate" (3 October 2022, 90 minutes), and "Episode 34: A conversation about the NPCA ft. Rob Foster" (23 March 2022, 37 minutes).
How often does NewsNow Podcast publish?
NewsNow Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 41 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on NewsNow Podcast?
Booking probability for NewsNow Podcast is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. NewsNow Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. NewsNow Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Mike Williscraft hosts NewsNow Podcast, a news podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #40
Town of Grimsby Ward 3 Candidate Debate
Oct 3, 20221h 30mS0<p>Candidates for Grimsby's Ward 3 debate why they deserve your vote in the upcoming municipal election.</p>
- Mar 23, 202237 minS0
<p>In this episode, Niagara Regional councilor and NPCA member Rob Foster joins Mikes to discuss the future of the NPCA post-COVID, the future of development in the region and a number of other topics.</p>
Episode #38
Episode 33: A Fond Farewell to Teddy’s
Jan 26, 202240 minS0<p>It's official. Teddy's, a true Grimsby institution, will be closing its doors after more than 50 years of operating.</p> <p>In this emotional episode, Mike chats with the restaurant's co-owners Sandy and Teddy...
- Dec 9, 202120 minS0
<p>As the festive Christmas Season descends on West Niagara, Mike sits down with WLMH Foundation executive director Pam Ellens to talk about the upcoming Trees of Healthy Wishes campaign.</p> <p>The two have a...
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- Nov 18, 202125 minS0
<p>GBF director of programs, Ashley Marr, joins Mike this episode to discuss this year's Christmas Hamper food drive in Grimsby.</p> <p>Along the way, Ashley explains what her organization needs, how the gathering and...
- Nov 11, 202116 minS0
<p>Hometown Hockey is coming to to the Peach King Centre and the Grimsby DIA has something special planned.</p> <p>In this episode, Mike is joined by Shauna Daley of the White Rhino Gift Shop to discuss all the fun...
- Nov 4, 202126 minS0
<p>Local author, Joanne McLaren honours the men of West Lincoln who went off to fight in the Great War with her new book 'Veterans of West Lincoln - WWI.' Through detailed and painstaking research, McLaren gathered the...
- Oct 28, 202127 minS0
<p>This episode is a double-feature as Mike sits down with Town of Lincoln tourism coordinator, Brittany Bazylewski and director of community services, Shannon McKay to discuss big things happening in Lincoln.</p> <p>In...
- Oct 21, 202114 minS0
<p>The Grimsby Santa Claus Parade is back, and Trevor Ruzylo from the Town's Recreation Dept. has returned to the NewsNow Podcast to dish out all the details.</p> <p>From parade routes to safety measures and more, this...
- Oct 14, 202114 minS0
<p>Events on the Thirty, the group behind the Thirty Road Market has planned a special event for October. This event, The Spirits Festival, will combine Halloween spookiness with a wide selection of Craft Distilleries &...
- Oct 7, 202117 minS0
<p>After two decades of heartbreak, struggle and passion, the people of West Niagara will finally get their new hospital. As the project moves ever closer to the shovels in the ground, the WLMH Foundation is moving...
- Sep 30, 202116 minS0
<p>This week Peach Kings co-owner Simon Duong joins Mike on the podcast. Together they talk about the upcoming hockey season, the toll of lost years on players, what will be done for safety at the Peach Kings Centre...
- Sep 23, 202123 minS0
<p>In this episode, Mike once again sits down with Niagara West MP Dean Allison, refresh from his re-election earlier in the week. The analyze the election results with data from both West Niagara and the wider...
- Sep 16, 202121 minS0
<p>Once again, McNally House Hospice's annual Hike for hospice will be taking place in the Fall. Unlike last year, the hospice event will be taking place in person once more, although those still uncomfortable with...
- Sep 12, 202143 minS0
<p>The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.</p> <p><br> This episode's guest is CHP Candidate Harold Jonker who lays...
- Sep 12, 202135 minS0
<p>The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.</p> <p><br> This episode's guest is Green Party Candidate Joanna Kocsis...
- Sep 9, 202136 minS0
<p>The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.</p> <p>This episode's guest is NDP Candidate Nameer Rahman who lays down...
- Sep 9, 202138 minS0
<p>The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.</p> <p>This episode's guest is Conservative Candidate and Niagara West...
- Sep 9, 202132 minS0
<p>The NewsNow Podcast is publishing a special series of episodes that feature Niagara West's candidates in the up-coming 2021 Federal Election.</p> <p>This episode's guest is Liberal Party Candidate Ian Bingham who...
Recent guests
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Andrew Smith
Professor of Nineteenth Century English Literature, Centro para el Bien Común de la Universidad Francisco de Victoria
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Dean Allison
Member of Parliament, Conservative Party of Canada
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Rob Foster
NPCA
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Shauna Daley
White Rhino Gift Shop
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