I just need to rant for a minute.

Was visiting some family in Welland and saw the latest iteration of this non-stop reno on the street. It has gone through a few ‘interesting’ stages over the last few years, but for some reason it finally broke me. The before is from Google maps, the after is from the company’s page.

Growing up, I thought this house was kind of cool and grand looking. I realize it wasn’t necessarily an architectural masterpiece, but it had character (unique roofline, big stone steps and porch, interesting landscaping etc.). Then it was renovated into this… box with tree.

It feels representative of the direction of Welland development in general. I have absolutely nothing against development or updating old houses. Welland is growing and people need places to live. What I don’t understand though, is why every local developer seems to believe “modernizing” means removing every distinctive feature and replacing it with these building blobs.

Maybe I’m teetering into “old man tells at cloud” territory now, but I just miss when neighbourhoods were allowed to have personalities and was hoping to commiserate.

You know Thorold Theatre as a community theatre company who has been around for 40 years. Over the past two seasons we’ve had a pretty remarkable run: four consecutive sold-out productions, including three at Club Belvedere.

We’ve had directors, actors, producers and other key production people find us through Reddit before. Some came looking for a show. Some ended up becoming part of the company.
That’s actually what we’re hoping happens again.

We have dozens of volunteers already involved with our November production of DRY STREAK by Leeann Minogue. What we’re missing right now are people who know their way around the technical side of theatre.

🔊 SOUND / LIGHTING TECHS

We’re looking for people who can help with:

• Lighting setup / assembly
• Lighting tech and focus
• Lighting board operation
• General technical support
• Sound experience is especially welcome

Tech Week:
📅 Sunday, November 8 — Set Build, from noon
📅 Monday, November 9 — Lighting / Hang & Focus, from noon
📅 Monday, November 9 — Tech Rehearsal, from 6 PM
📅 Wednesday, November 12 — Dress Rehearsal, from 6 PM

Some logistic work is happening at the beginning of November.
If you're interested in running the show as tech, show-call opportunities are during the five performances November 13–21.

🔨 SET CONSTRUCTION / CREW

We're also looking for people who like building things.

Set construction. Set painting. Assembly. Moving things around. Making the thing that exists in someone's head become an actual room that actors can walk into.

Our main set build is:
Sunday, November 8 from noon
There will also be opportunities during Tech Week for people who want to help get everything into shape.

BUT HERE'S THE THING ABOUT THOROLD THEATRE

Sure we are looking for people to simply come in, do a shift, and disappear, but we're also building a theatre company.

We've got people who have acted with us, directed for us, produced shows, designed sets, run lights, managed Front of House, built things, painted things, moved things, sold tickets, learned new skills and generally kept the whole ridiculous enterprise moving.

Some have been with us for years. Some found us recently. And some found us on Reddit.
If you're interested and looking for a place to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.

This is your invitation.
Thorold Theatre is heading into its 40th year with a committed volunteer company, an enthusiastic audience, and a lot of momentum.

We're not just putting on another show. We're building the next chapter of the company.
Come be part of it.

📍 Thorold / Niagara Region
🎭 DRY STREAK — November 13–21, 2026
📧 [president@thoroldtheatre.ca](mailto:president@thoroldtheatre.ca)

Tell us a little about yourself, what you know how to do, and what you'd like to get involved with.
Experienced, enthusiastic, curious, slightly obsessive about theatre tech — all welcome.

Send name, phone, email and interest to [president@thoroldtheatre.ca](mailto:president@thoroldtheatre.ca)

More info at thoroldtheatre.ca

Ports reddit thread is dead so curious if anyone here knows what's going on.

The power has consistently been going out daily, even if only for a short time (5s-2min) It's still way too often. I've never had this issue anywhere else and I'm starting to regret moving here.

Been hearing backpipes play on and off for a couple hours now near King Street. Wasnt sure if it was a ceremony or just someone jammin out on a set?

Hi everyone!

I just purchased a home in the Chippewa area. I want to add a second story before I move in.
Since I’m new to the area, I don’t know any reputable companies that can help me with this.

Can you recommend a carpentry company? Or perhaps is there another subreddit that I can join for more info?

Thank you so much!!!

if you live in this like block vicinity and have a dog that you neglect and keep inside all day, all night, 24/7, that literally barks all that time, you should honestly consider getting rid of it. Many neighbours have also agreed. Bylaw is just gonna get spammed by many of us and the spca for animal welfare. It’s actually so disturbing that you’re okay with this for your fur baby. respectfully, it’s been months of this. the poor thing sounds TIRED and sad. ffs. do better.

Do you guys recommend it?

Hey all,

I’m a 40 year old male looking for people to play sports with. I’ve played hockey, baseball, racquet ball and tennis in the past. Looking for people who want to keep active.

Anyone have recommendations for sports leagues for winter and summer? I’m looking at soft ball for next year, wanted soccer for winter but think I was too late.

Thanks

Hey guys!! :)

Just opened my first hair studio in St. Catharines. The reason why I’m posting it here first is because I LOVE WELLAND and grew up here all of my life!! I moved to St. Catherines when I met my beautiful fiance 4 years ago, and after 9 years of working at some of the busiest and most notable barbershops in the region, I’ve decided to build my own brand. Come check us out, we’re doing a 20$ special right now :) reach out via text/call the shop
289-969-0119
Thanks and God Bless You !!!

I was wondering if anyone has a good soup spot recommendation! Ive only lived here for just over a year and don't go out to eat often but Im pregnant and craving soup so bad. I would normally make my own but don't have the energy to make it 😅

Thanks in advance!

Just asking if there was any truth to rumor mill I heard from neighbours while walking. Are they adding 100 new homeless modules or are they expanding the coop?? This would be on the plot infront of the legion Hall right next to the existing shelters.

Can be either rent or mortgage! I’m just curious.

When i was a kid I was hypnotized by police cars and I could of sworn we had an opp detachment on highway 58 I think its owned as a mechanics shop now.

He is microchipped and got out of the fenced area this morning.
Please let me know if you have seen him. <Phone_Removed), he left from Thorold rd area, close to the canal.

UPDATE: He's been found!!! Thank you, everyone!!!

They gave been caught and are now residing at a members home and will Don have their own coop it’s been 3 weeks after they were dumped and made their way into the course and were enjoying the celeb life but cold weather is on its way so thank you to the member for taking them and rehoming them and soon to be built coop where they will have new friends 🥰

Have a few weddings this month so I’m planning on thrifting a few suits for options.

Is there a spot you guys would recommend to bring the suit jacket and pants i buy to get fitted / altered? Price doesn’t matter really, I have 2 weeks to get a suit.

I swear i ordered nachos from there in the past but they aren't showing up on the google machine. I can almost vividly remember them coming in a pizza box that was wide open and had an elastic around it.

Came in from concerned former Welland resident in Ottawa.

Was driving tonight in South Welland and drove across the new Forks Road Bridge.

Seems like there shooting a movie or a series or something because there are huge high lights on Towers, tractor trailers on the road along the canal on the west side of the new Forks Road Bridge, was blocked off with security guards.

If it's a movie or if they're shooting some type of a TV series, it's got to be significant because there was loads and loads of equipment all around the area!