Dear WhatsupWelland, My name is Claudio Papatolo, an Italian martial arts master, and I recently opened a dojo in Welland, servicing the city and all of the Niagara region. In light of recent incidents that have occurred in our city and surrounding areas, I believe it is crucial to address the topic of violence prevention, an issue that unfortunately does not receive enough attention. My intention is not to promote my dojo or offer just another self-defense class but to provide as much information as possible to help people protect themselves and better understand how to navigate difficult situations. To support this mission, I have developed specific self-defense programs ranging from anti-bullying to women's personal safety, focusing on the essence of street fighting. My approach is innovative, using methods such as outdoor training, real-life simulations, and once-a-month acting classes led by a professional instructor. This program includes creating martial arts choreography, weapons handling, disarming techniques, and film-style fight scenes, offering a unique perspective on both self-defense and personal growth. It would be an honor to share my experiences and philosophy with your audience, shedding light on this important subject. Thank you for your attention, and I hope to collaborate with you to promote safety and awareness. Best regards, Claudio Papatolo Academy of Self Defense Welland 45 Broadway Welland Tel: 905 658 3596 Email: swcanada1@gmail.com

I’m looking for answers regarding the maple park tennis courts. Rumours are floating around that it will be dismantled in the near future. I’d like to know why it’s being dismantled and what are the future plans for the courts. Why would the city remove an individual’s simple pleasure in life by getting fresh air and exercise at the same time? The way the economy is going many families struggle financially so this is a stress relief going out to play and have fun without the burden of the cost.

Hey What's up. My name is Taylor Peebles, I am the House manager of a new art house in Welland, called "The Bank, Art House". Is there a way we can be part of an episode to help promote our venue and let Welland know what we bring to the city and how we can grow the community?

First I'm going to say good afternoon and I live in Welland I am currently the co-manager of one Niagara Street and I need some questions answered and I'm not getting any we have at an addition to help with low-income housing in Welland and at this time we are probably 6 months into being able to obtain a permit for tenancy because the city has put off getting the water into our units in layman's term we have been meeting over 6 months for the city to come in and add the pipelines to obtain water to our units now we're about to lose funding and for some reason we're still being put on hold and the city is holding our parents and now the bank is going to hold our property so where do we go from here because the city holds our permit for tenancy the city is the one that has to come in and do the pipelines and we're at a dead end so can anybody get back to me on this since I can't get a hold of anybody at city Hall

Hello there, I have a psychic fair coming up from June 23 to June 29 located in 300 Prince Charles Drive South,Welland,L3C 7B3. I’d love to know if you’re taking in any advertising opportunities for my fair to have the city of welland know that we are coming! Please let me know and if you require any other information, let me know too. Hope to hear back from you. thank you.

I must admit that my expectations of getting a professional response to this question is very unlikely as I have previously had no response to any previous attempts!??? Season 2 Ep#26 (helping people in need); as well as the Strategic Planning (Including Integrity?), I will ask for your assistance in identifying the reasons why I have continually been denied any actions by numerous City Departments and agencies, including the building inspectors ( Responsible for Safety and Well Being?, Authorities on behalf of the Ministry of Health), Welland Hydro participating in illegal operations and causing Safety and Health Problems (while also assisting another Corporation to also violate standards and laws- while also defying mandatory regulations in their own rules?. The questions in relation to all of the above have gone unresolved and not responded to by messages sent to council members, the mayor and the individuals involved? So is this rebranding a new approach of covering up all the negatives, or is this whole concept just more false advertising?? Please explain why and how I have had to endure all of these life changing experiences, which have caused Mental and Physical Health Problems, and caused such negative effects that my primary focus of Justice for my family, and the entire future of my life moving forward has become an impossibility!??? I sincerely hope that you have the Integrity to at least give me a response to these questions; and if this city council has any ethics or accountability while representing this city moving forward then all of this should be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly so nobody will ever have to be treated as I have, as nobody should ever be subjected to this.

What is the easiest way to find a family doctor in the Niagara Region? I’ve completed forms on-line but no luck. Called a few offices but no one seems to be taking new patients. We are new to the area and need to find a new family physician that’s not 2 hours away.