The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of its signature events this summer, with its annual golf tournament set to return after a hiatus.
Two rep hockey teams that competed in last weekend’s provincial championships encountered high-calibre opposition while turning in exciting performances.
Zubin Gatta, Kekoo Gatta’s son and an assistant coach with the Junior Brock Badger Wrestling Club, said he is touched by the tribute: “He gave so much to the wrestling world in Niagara."
The NOTL U13 and U15 Wolves both prevailed against imminent playoff elimination, earning berths in the provincial championships in Halton Hills at the end of March.
The team finished the regular season with a record of 10-10, placing sixth out of 10 teams. "Despite the disappointing finish, it was a memorable and rewarding season," said NOTL head coach Gary Friesen.
Carter Simpson is bringing home some well-earned bling from the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy, winning two bronze medals in two alpine skiing events on Thursday and Saturday.
The Wolves had several standout moments during the tournament, including back-to-back shutouts in the U18 semi-finals with a 5-0 victory over the Listowel Cyclones, followed by a 7-0 win against the ThorOld Blackhawks.
The games will be taking place from March 8 to 16, with the events taking place in Turin, Italy. He will compete in three alpine skiing events: Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G.
The 66-year-old made her return at the St. Catharines Golf and Country Club this week, not as a player but as host committee chair for the competition that wraps up Sunday in the Garden City.
Margot Devlin completed the New York City Marathon on Sunday for the 12th time, while John Bobrel ran the Berlin Marathon on Sept. 29, the fifth race in his quest to conquer to world's top six marathons.
With the season underway for the NOTL Minor Hockey Association this fall, the NOTL Harvest Classic hockey tournament took over the Virgil arenas on the weekend.
Ricky Watson, who edged out James Grigjanis-Meusel by one shot to regain the men's open championship in August, had to beat his golf buddy again to claim the President's Cup.
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Kaleb Dietsch made his debut as a full-time member of the Ottawa 67’s last Thursday night in St. Catharines before a crowd that included a large contingent of family and friends all there to cheer him on.
The 2023 Shark World Championships hosted by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club in August of last year has been named winner of Sail Canada’s City of Kingston Regatta of the Year Award.
The season is winding down at the NOTLe Golf Club and some of the leagues have been handing out awards to commemorate stellar performances on the links this year.
