June 10, 2020

True Grist: Entrepreneurial family builds a new business on an old foundation

If Robert Begin had a personal mantra it would be: “Once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur.” Part of Rob Begin’s story is that he and...

New hydro transformer secures NOTL’s power capacity

A $3.5-million NOTL Hydro project to substantially increase the utility’s electrical capacity is almost complete. A powerful 83 MVa (megavolt amperes) transformer, designed and built in Canada, is...

NOTL real estate sales jump and strong recovery predicted

After only eight residential homes were sold in April, the Niagara-on-the-Lake real estate market bounced back in a big way in May, with 25...

Editorial: We need to educate and connect, not divide

The anti-racism rally in Niagara-on-the-Lake last week brought out about 400 people to stand in solidarity with black members of our community and around the world. It...

Environment needs to stay at forefront, even amid pandemic: Arsenault

Despite the pandemic, Niagara-on-the-Lake Coun. Norm Arsenault wants the environment to stay at the top of people’s minds. He said right now the environment has been...

COVID-19: NOTL stuck in Phase 1 of reopening, for now

While much of the province is opening up to Phase 2 in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery, the Niagara region remains in Phase 1. That means...

OPINION: You know racism exists, don’t let it happen to others

The following is a partial text of Queenston resident Yvonne Bredow’s speech to the crowd at last week’s anti-racism rally at Voices of Freedom Park...

Letter: Town of NOTL condemns racism

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake released a statement condemning racism on Monday. The lord mayor, seven councillors and five senior staff members all signed the letter. The only...

Hundreds march against racism at NOTL rally

Would a white person be willing to trade places with someone who is black?

Bringing a smile to local seniors

A group of NOTLers have banded together to bring a bit of happiness to seniors in town. Restaurateurs Ryan Crawford of Backhouse, Paul Harber of...

Town holds photo contest for amateur shooters

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is inviting hobby photographers to contribute submissions for a photo contest. Pictures will be accepted until July 31 when town staff will...

COVID-19: Friends of Fort George to sell Canada Day kits in lieu of festivities this year

Canada Day celebrations will look very different this year, but the Friends of Fort George have stepped up to prepare at-home Canada Day kits for...

From New York to NOTL: Blue Lady serves up Canadian-style poutine and beef dogs

A Niagara entrepreneur with a new business venture known as The Blue Lady food truck is proof that you can take a girl out...

St. David’s Vet Clinic supports NOTL businesses during customer appreciation week

Through all the changes businesses have made since the onset of COVID-19, the team at the St.David’s Veterinary Clinic did not want to miss out on...

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