Food Day Canada is becoming more than a day for celebrating Canadian food – it’s a day to advocate for the social, economic and environmental issues related to the industry. At least, that’s what Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Jeff Stewart said his late mother Anita Stewart had always intended. And Stewart should know, as his mother founded the celebration in 2003 to promote Canadian food amid the mad cow disease scare, which saw Canadian beef banned from countries around the world. Anita received the Order of Canada for her work as a food journalist and advocate/activist. “Mom always said eating and shopping is a political...

Families are hopping from park to park in Niagara-on-the-Lake again this summer, searching for clues in the second annual Park Hop scavenger hunt. The animal-themed scavenger hunt leads players to 12 different parks throughout town. Last year's first Park Hop proved really popular, said town spokesperson Marah Minor. “People loved it, especially through COVID. It was a really great success,” she said. The Park Hop, on until Aug. 31, gives kids a chance to get outside and explore what NOTL's parks have to offer. This summer, the scavenger hunt is run on a free app called GooseChase, where participants can easily track their progress. Players...

A small group set out from Legion Branch 290 in Tobermory on July 5 on a 900-kilometre trek along the entire length of the Bruce Trail to raise money for veterans experiencing homelessness. The two-month ruck will end this Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Bruce Trail southern terminus cairn at Queenston Heights. Participants are expected to arrive around 4 p.m. and will be greeted by Legion members from all over the province. There will be a reception at Legion Branch 124 in NOTL at 5 p.m. Lord Mayor Betty Disero, MP Tony Baldinelli and MPP Wayne Gates will be in attendance.  As of...