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The Lincoln Local

TownofLincoln

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 12

The Lincoln Local is the official podcast of the Town of Lincoln, Ontario, sharing the stories, decisions, and people shaping our growing community in Niagara Region.

Released twice a month, each episode breaks down local government decisions, explores what’s happening at Town Hall, and highlights Lincoln’s businesses . We talk growth, culture, economic development, and the everyday issues that matter to residents—clearly, accessibly, and without the jargon.

Whether you live in Lincoln, work in Niagara, or are curious about how local communities grow and evolve, The Lincoln Local offers an inside look at the conversations shaping our town.

It’s the talk of the town.

Hosted by Sara Wilde and Stephanie Hicks.

Made possible with support from Niagara Region Economic Development, with set design by Second Chance Decor, The Watering Can, and Verhoof Electric.

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Meet Lincoln: Stories, Services, Community

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • Duration 17:19

Pull up a chair and meet the people behind town hall. We’re kicking off Lincoln Local with a candid, energetic conversation that strips away jargon and brings you inside the decisions, services, and stories shaping the Town of Lincoln.

We introduce the vision for Lincoln Local with our CAO, Michael Kirkopoulos, and Director of Economic Development, Paul Di Ianni. The goal is simple: build trust through plain talk and substance. You’ll hear why transparency matters, how we plan to share both good news and tough trade-offs, and what “demystifying government” looks like when we unpack costs, timelines, and the real constraints behind council decisions. We also map out our release rhythm—two episodes a month—balancing deep dives into municipal services with spotlights on the businesses that power local jobs and pride.

Economic development takes centre stage as we explore the diverse engine of Lincoln’s economy—from tourism and craft beverage to accommodation, health, and wellness. Paul shares why employer stories matter, how new investment takes shape, and what makes a small town resilient. Michael offers an update on the future Lincoln Community Hub at the former Beamsville District Secondary School, including early programming and what’s coming as we align plans with community input. Along the way, we keep it human with some light quick-fire questions, a little friendly rivalry, and a reminder that public service is done by neighbours who care.

Most importantly, this show is a two-way conversation. We want your ideas, your questions, and your guest suggestions to guide what we cover next. Tell us what you’re curious about and which local businesses deserve the mic at SpeakUpLincoln.ca/podcast. If you enjoyed this launch, follow the show, share it with a neighbour, and leave a review so more people in Lincoln can find it and join the conversation. New episodes drop twice a month. Don't miss the next talk of the town!

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The Perfect Pairings: Crafted with Love, Served Local

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 • Duration 48:27

A quick heads-up: we recorded this episode with a bit of real-life chaos—thanks to some technical gremlins, we were down one microphone. The conversation (and laughs) were too good not to share anyway, and we hope you’ll forgive the occasional audio quirk in favour of keeping it honest and human. 💛

Love isn’t a checklist—it’s a vibe. And in Lincoln, it’s handcrafted.

For this Valentine’s-flavoured episode, we dive into The Perfect Pairings that make February feel thoughtful, indulgent, and unmistakably local. From the sugar-warm air and blink-and-they’re-gone strawberry cream donuts at Beamsville Bakery, to modern, anything-but-boring bouquets from The Watering Can, we explore how small businesses turn classic Valentine’s staples into something personal. Ben dishes on the bakery rush, the prep chaos, and why fan-favourite donuts vanish in hours. Sue breaks down why mixed bouquets, dusty pinks, peaches, and soft reds are stealing hearts—and how even last-minute shoppers leave with something that feels intentional, not panic-bought.

Then we uncork the romance. At Fielding Estate Winery, Heidi shares why sparkling wine is celebration in a glass, while the team at Upper Canada Cheese helps us build boards that actually work—creamy comfort cheeses with bright bubbles, salty aged cheddars with luscious icewine, and why cider deserves more love at the table. Along the way, Margaret demystifies artisan cheese, from Guernsey milk richness to cave aging and the patience it takes to turn milk into magic.

And because no Valentine’s episode is complete without a love story, we end with one rooted right here in Lincoln. Heidi and Curtis Fielding share how a gala tasting turned into a life together, why the best date nights are often the simplest, and how local food, wine, and places turn ordinary moments into memories.

The thread through it all? Connection, craft, and community. That’s The Perfect Pairings—and how Lincoln turns February into something warm, delicious, and real.

If you loved this episode, follow the show, share it with someone who loves local, and tell us: what’s your perfect pairing this year? 💕🍷🍩

🌸 Featured Lincoln Local Businesses

Leading Local: The Women Making It Work

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • Duration 30:14

This International Women’s Day, we’re pulling back the curtain on local government and the women who quietly keep democracy moving.

Julie Kirkelos, Director of Legislative, Enterprise and Information Services and Town Clerk, and Andrea Chambers, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and CAO, take us inside Town Hall to talk about the kind of leadership that shapes your everyday life.

We get real about the invisible load women carry: emotional labour, caregiving, menopause, and sometimes being the only woman at the senior table, while delivering excellence. We say the quiet parts out loud. And we talk solutions.

This isn’t just a conversation – it’s a roadmap...

If you care about your community, or you’re ready to lead in it, this episode will give you the language, clarity, and confidence to engage or step up.

Episode Links & Resources

If today’s conversation inspired you to get involved, run for office, or attend an upcoming event, here are the dates and links mentioned in this episode:

Municipal Election Day – October 26, 2026
Learn more about running, voting, and important deadlines.

Ministry Candidate Information Session – April 29, 2026 (Welland)
Hosted by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Lincoln Candidate Information Night (Spring 2026)
Details coming soon - keep an eye on the Town's social media accounts for the announcement.

Mayor’s State of the Town – April 29, 2026
Hosted by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Administrative Professionals Day – April 22, 2026

Mayor’s Golf Tournament – June 10, 2026
Registration now open

Food, Flow + Fearless Women: Starting Over and Serving with Love

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • Duration 52:47

This episode of The Lincoln Local celebrates International Women’s Day with two women entrepreneurs who are helping shape Lincoln — through food, wellness, and community.

First, we sit down with Sharon, owner of Butcher and Banker, who shares the remarkable story behind one of Lincoln’s favourite local restaurants. Along the way, she shares the philosophy behind her menu — comfort food made with intention. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek at the St. Patrick’s Day lineup that will have your heart (and appetite) ready to celebrate.

Then we slow things down.

Jillian, owner of The Yoga Vine Integrated Health Studio and Chair of the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA, guides us through a simple box breathing exercise that can calm the mind in just four counts. Her story is one of courage, clarity and intention — building a women-led wellness studio rooted in collaboration and community.

If you love stories of grit, generosity, and the everyday moments that build community, pull up a chair and join the conversation.

Businesses Featured in This Episode

Butcher and Banker
4520 Ontario St, Beamsville
butcherandbanker.ca

The Yoga Vine Integrated Health Studio
4973 King St, Beamsville
Instagram: @theyogavine_niagara
theyogavine.ca

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Cleaning Up the Big Melt: Youth, Community, and the Power of One Hour

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • Duration 14:46

As winter fades and the “Big Melt” reveals what’s been hidden beneath the snow, this episode of Lincoln Local explores how one community is turning an annual problem into a powerful opportunity. Featuring Jennifer Blackledge, Executive Director of the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA, the conversation dives into the Downtown Tidy, an Earth Day initiative that brings together students, local businesses, and community partners to clean up the downtown core in just one hour. Beyond the impressive environmental impact—hundreds of kilograms of waste collected—the episode highlights the deeper purpose: fostering community pride, youth engagement, and long-term behavior change. It’s a story about placemaking, collaboration, and how small, local actions can create lasting ripple effects.

📅 Key Dates & Events

Candidate 101 Information Session
🗓️ April 16 at 6:00 PM
📍 Town of Lincoln
Beamsville Blooms Campaign Launch
🗓️ April 20
GNCC Tourism & Hospitality Seminar
🗓️ April 21
📍 Fieldstone at Bench
Downtown Tidy (Earth Day Cleanup)
📍 Downtown Beamsville
🗓️ April 23

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Growing a Greener Lincoln: Trees, Climate & Community Action

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • Duration 46:15

What do trees, climate change, and your daily life in Lincoln all have in common?

In this episode of The Lincoln Local, we’re joined by Adam Kelly (Town of Lincoln) and Dr. Alicia Powell (Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority) to break down how local action is shaping a greener, more resilient future.

From tree canopy protection and climate planning to community programs and volunteer opportunities, we explore what’s happening behind the scenes—and how you can be part of it.

🌿 What We Talk About

What climate change actually means (locally)
Why tree canopy matters more than you think
Lincoln’s new Private Property Tree Bylaw
Climate mitigation vs. adaptation (made simple)
How environmental work impacts your daily life
Easy ways to get involved in your community

🍵 Talk of the Town (Events & Updates)

Earth Week (April):

Community cleanups across Lincoln
EcoFest – April 25 at the Fleming Centre including a tree giveaway (pay-what-you-can)

Upcoming Events:

Candidate Information Night – April 16, 6 PM (Town of Lincoln)
Ball’s Falls Heritage Days – July 19 & August 9
Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival – October 9–12

🌱 Get Involved

Volunteer, plant, or learn more:

NPCA: https://npca.ca/volunteer
NPCA Foundation: https://npcf.ca
Follow NPCA: @npca_ontario

🌿 Community Highlight: First Beamsville Scouting

Pasta Fundraiser – April 11 (5–7 PM)
Environmental projects + trail cleanups this spring

What If Preserving History Means Preserving Play

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 25:01

When was the last time you actually went to a museum… not on a school trip, not because you had to—but because you wanted to?

With May being Museum Month across Ontario, we’re taking you inside one of Lincoln’s most meaningful (and surprisingly fun) spaces—the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre. And trust us… it’s not what you think.

In this episode of The Lincoln Local, we sit down with:
• Olivia Rozema, Senior Curator of Museum Operations
• Courtney Corbeil, Curator of Education, Visitor Engagement & Partnerships

We’re talking about:

The wild, community-built history of the museum (including a house that was literally floated across water 😳)
Why the 1859 schoolhouse is one of the most loved—and most at-risk—spaces
How this site blends history, play, nature, and community into a full-day experience
And why preserving these spaces isn’t just about the past… it’s about future generations

Plus, we spill the Talk of the Town Tea ☕ with upcoming events you won’t want to miss 👇

📅 What’s Happening at the Museum

May 1–12, 2026
Red Dress Installation for National Awareness Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit Peoples
Now – September 2026
Wine in Niagara Exhibit (in partnership with Brock University)
May 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Deep Roots Social – curated tasting experience across the museum grounds
Monthly (First Saturdays)
STEAM Saturdays – hands-on fun for kids
June 4, 2026
Unmasking Brain Injury (with Ontario Brain Injury Association)
Last Thursdays (June–August 2026)
Music at the Museum – free (by donation) summer evenings
September 2026
60th Annual Harvest Pioneer Day – family-friendly, historic demos, vendors, and yes… a cannon 👀

❤️ Want to Support the Schoolhouse?

Private Wine Tours With Local Insiders

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • Duration 51:31

What happens when two wine-loving friends turn their passion for Niagara Benchlands into a business? 🍷

In this episode of The Lincoln Local, hosts Sara Wilde and Stephanie Hicks sit down with Jennifer Pratt and Graham Cocking — the husband-and-wife duo behind Crush on Niagara Wine Tours.

From hidden gem wineries and private curated tours to the realities of building a tourism business together as a married couple, this episode dives into what makes Niagara Benchlands such a unique destination.

Jennifer and Graham share stories about:

How Crush on Niagara Wine Tours started
Why Niagara Benchlands feels different from other wine regions
The rise of experience-driven wine tourism
Funny and memorable tour moments
Their favourite local wine experiences
What it’s really like working together as spouses and business partners
Hidden gems, vineyard views, sparkling wine, patio season, and sweater weather 🍂

Whether you’re planning your next girls’ getaway, celebrating something special, or simply looking to rediscover your own backyard, this episode is packed with local love, tourism insight, and plenty of laughs.

🌐 Website: https://crushtours.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crushtours/

Mentioned in this Episode

Niagara Benchlands
The Watering Can
Flat Rock Cellars
Back 10 Cellars
Malivoire Wine Company
Pearl Morissette
Cloudsley Cellars
Theatre Bacchus
Mayor Sandra Easton’s Charity Golf Tournament

Theatre Bacchus – The Invisible Man

Experience Theatre Bacchus’ spring production of The Invisible Man at the Lincoln Community Hub.

From Field to Froyo: Lincoln's Sweetest Local Story

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • Duration 47:53

Fresh strawberries are only the beginning.

In this episode of The Lincoln Local, hosts Sara Wilde and Stephanie Hicks sit down with Jeff Tigchelaar of Tigchelaar Berry Farms and Julia Boekestyn of The Red Barn Farm Market & Bakery to explore the journey from field to farm market—and eventually to pies, pastries and frozen yogurt.

Jeff shares how generations of farming experience, innovative growing methods and Lincoln's unique microclimate produce some of Ontario's sweetest strawberries. Julia gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at running one of Lincoln's favourite farm markets, creating seasonal baked goods and turning local harvests into unforgettable experiences.

From strawberry fields and beneficial insects to fresh pies, froyo and community connections, this conversation celebrates the people, passion and partnerships that make Lincoln's agricultural community thrive.

Whether you're planning a summer road trip, looking for fresh local produce or simply love hearing the stories behind the food on your table, this episode is packed with local flavour.

Learn More

🍓 Tigchelaar Berry Farms
https://tigchelaarberries.com

🥧 Red Barn Farm Market & Bakery
https://www.theredbarnfarmmarket.com/

📸 Follow them on Instagram

@tigchelaarberryfarm
@theredbarnfarmmarket

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Time, Talent & Treasure: How Giving Changes Communities

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 • Duration 27:06

What does philanthropy really mean—and is it only for the wealthy?

In this episode of The Lincoln Local, we sit down with Bryan Rose, Executive Director of the Niagara Community Foundation, to explore how generosity is transforming communities across Niagara.

From surpassing $100 million in assets to supporting more than 250 local charities each year, Bryan shares how the Foundation helps fund everything from food banks and affordable housing to libraries, museums, parks, youth programs and community spaces—including projects right here in Lincoln.

We also dive into the myths surrounding philanthropy, why anyone can make a difference, and Bryan's simple but powerful philosophy of the Three T's: Time, Talent and Treasure.

Whether you're looking to volunteer, give back, or simply learn more about the incredible organizations strengthening our communities, this episode is full of inspiring stories and practical ways to get involved.

Learn more about Niagara Community Foundation

Website: https://niagaracommunityfoundation.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraCF

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niagaracommunityfoundation/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/niagara-community-foundation/

💙 Remember: Everyone can make a difference through their Time, Talent or Treasure. No act of generosity is too small.

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