Explore every episode of the podcast The Lincoln Local
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| Meet Lincoln: Stories, Services, Community | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:17:19 | |
Pull up a chair and meet the people behind town hall. Weāre 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. Have a topic you want us to cover? Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at Thanks & Credits With support from: | |||
| The Perfect Pairings: Crafted with Love, Served Local | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:48:27 | |
A quick heads-up: we recorded this episode with a bit of real-life chaosāthanks to some technical gremlins, we were down one microphone. The conversation (and laughs) were too good not to share anyway, and we hope youāll forgive the occasional audio quirk in favour of keeping it honest and human. š For this Valentineās-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-theyāre-gone strawberry cream donuts at Beamsville Bakery, to modern, anything-but-boring bouquets from The Watering Can, we explore how small businesses turn classic Valentineās 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 heartsāand 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 workācreamy 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 Valentineās 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. Thatās The Perfect Pairingsāand 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: whatās your perfect pairing this year? šš·š© šø Featured Lincoln Local Businesses šæ The Watering Can Pastry Market š„ Beamsville Bakery š§ Upper Canada Cheese Company š· Fielding Estate Winery Have a topic you want us to cover? Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at Thanks & Credits With support from: | |||
| Leading Local: The Women Making It Work | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:30:14 | |
This International Womenās Day, weāre pulling back the curtain on local government and the women who quietly keep democracy moving. Ā 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 isnāt just a conversation ā itās a roadmap... If you care about your community, or youāre ready to lead in it, this episode will give you the language, clarity, and confidence to engage or step up. Episode Links & Resources If todayās 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 ā October 26, 2026 Lincoln Candidate Information Night (Spring 2026) Mayorās State of the Town ā April 29, 2026 Mayorās Golf Tournament ā June 10, 2026 Civil Wedding Ceremonies in Lincoln International Womenās Day CAMEA ā Canadian Association of Municipal Executive Assistants Gillianās Place Have a topic you want us to cover? Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at Thanks & Credits With support from: | |||
| Food, Flow + Fearless Women: Starting Over and Serving with Love | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:52:47 | |
This episode of The Lincoln Local celebrates International Womenās Day with two women entrepreneurs who are helping shape Lincoln ā through food, wellness, and community. First, we sit down with Sharon, owner of Butcher and Banker, who shares the remarkable story behind one of Lincolnās favourite local restaurants. Along the way, she shares the philosophy behind her menu ā comfort food made with intention. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek at the St. Patrickās 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 ā 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 The Yoga Vine Integrated Health Studio Have a topic you want us to cover? Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at Thanks & Credits With support from: | |||
| Cleaning Up the Big Melt: Youth, Community, and the Power of One Hour | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:14:46 | |
As winter fades and the āBig Meltā reveals whatās 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 impactāhundreds of kilograms of waste collectedāthe episode highlights the deeper purpose: fostering community pride, youth engagement, and long-term behavior change. Itās a story about placemaking, collaboration, and how small, local actions can create lasting ripple effects. š Key Dates & Events
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| Growing a Greener Lincoln: Trees, Climate & Community Action | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:46:15 | |
What do trees, climate change, and your daily life in Lincoln all have in common?Ā In this episode of The Lincoln Local, weāre 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 whatās happening behind the scenesāand how you can be part of it. šæ What We Talk About
šµ Talk of the Town (Events & Updates) Earth Week (April):
Upcoming Events:
š± Get Involved Volunteer, plant, or learn more:
šæ Community Highlight: First Beamsville Scouting
Learn more: Have a topic you want us to cover? Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at Thanks & Credits With support from: | |||
| What If Preserving History Means Preserving Play | 05 May 2026 | 00:25:01 | |
When was the last time you actually went to a museumā¦ not on a school trip, not because you had toābut because you wanted to? With May being Museum Month across Ontario, weāre taking you inside one of Lincolnās most meaningful (and surprisingly fun) spacesāthe Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre. And trust usā¦ itās not what you think. In this episode of The Lincoln Local, we sit down with: Weāre talking about:
Plus, we spill the Talk of the Town Tea ā with upcoming events you wonāt want to miss š š Whatās Happening at the Museum
ā¤ļø Want to Support the Schoolhouse? If preserving spaces like the schoolhouse matters to you, you can learn more or donate here: Have a topic you want us to cover? Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at Thanks & Credits With support from: | |||
| Private Wine Tours With Local Insiders | 12 May 2026 | 00:51:31 | |
What happens when two wine-loving friends turn their passion for Niagara Benchlands into a business? š· In this episode of The Lincoln Local, hosts Sara Wilde and Stephanie Hicks sit down with Jennifer Pratt and Graham Cocking ā 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:
Whether youāre planning your next girlsā 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. š Website: https://crushtours.com/ šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crushtours/ Mentioned in this Episode
Theatre Bacchus ā The Invisible Man Experience Theatre Bacchusā spring production of The Invisible Man at the Lincoln Community Hub. š Tickets Mayor Eastonās Charity Golf Tournament Hosted at Twenty Valley Golf & Country Club. š Registration & Sponsorship Info Have a topic you want us to cover? Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at Thanks & Credits With support from: | |||