October 2018

Legion calls bells to action Nov. 11

On Nov. 11, 1918 — one hundred years ago — church bells erupted across England in celebration of the end of four years of...

Editorial: Clearing the air

It has come to the attention of the paper’s editorial staff that some residents have been spreading rumours that the paper is funded by...

Rotary rocks at Queen’s Royal Park

On a sunny autumn Tuesday morning, with one of the most beautiful views in the country as a backdrop, the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Editorial: Niagara Parks Commission chair must be chosen with care

With an election behind us, we know our municipal leaders for the next four years, but who will be the next chair of the...

Zalepa hopes to see trust, faith restored in Regional government

Having a “strong voice” is an essential quality for an effective politician, but given the state of Regional government and the many issues that...

Harvesting grapes by mighty machine, or by hand?

Lauren O’Malley Staff The hardest-working comedian in NOTL is busy harvesting more than laughter these days. Joe Pillitteri — who in “real life” owns Lakeview Vineyard...

Local Spotlight: Eddie Diijon, showman and entertainer

Eddie Diijon would tell you the common human flea is more intelligent than any other species of flea. And after he told you about...

Laughter classes bring joy and healing to the NOTL community centre

It's said that laughter is the best medicine. For Carolyn Shannon, the sunny and warm health professional who leads "Laugh Yourself Healthier” classes on Friday afternoons at the Niagara-on-the-Lake community...

Growing Mental Wellness initiative in NOTL

Sometimes tragedy can motivate positive change. The recent high-profile deaths by suicide in St. Catharines have prompted a great deal of conversation around mental health....

Ford protesters gather outside White Oaks

Protesters gathered peacefully outside White Oaks in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Oct. 26 to voice frustration with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to repeal Bill 148;...

Two arrested in Niagara Falls

A drug trafficking investigation instigated by members of the Niagara Regional Police Service Morality Unit earlier this year has paid off. On Oct. 25, a man...

2018 Women in Business Award finalists announced

The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce and Women in Niagara have announced the finalists for the 18th annual Women in Business Awards. The event celebrates the...

Badgers hit the court with new bench bosses

There will be two new head coaches for the Brock Badgers men’s and women’s basketball teams when they hit the court on Friday. Men’s coach...

Niagara police officer involved in traffic collision

A 26-year-old Niagara police officer was sent to the hospital Wednesday after the marked cruiser he was driving was involved in a collision with...

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