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NOTL’s top newsmakers of 2024

NOTL produces a huge amount of news, week in and week out — and we have chosen to highlight some of the top stories and newsmakers of 2024.

Icewine Festival returns to NOTL for its 30th anniversary

If you're looking to inject a little sweetness into the bitter winter cold of January, the upcoming icewine village might be the place for you. This year's festival returns Jan. 18 for two weekends.

Letter: Many thanks to our generous community

"The magic of the Christmas season brought together our community to brighten up Christmas for the residents at Pleasant Manor and Niagara Long Term Care," writes Joan King.

Exploring History: Mulholland’s Store

This local department store was founded in 1867. The family-run business was such a success that they eventually opened another location in Virgil.

Growing Together: Mother Nature’s clues for what’s in store this winter

"I must admit, as one who grew up on a farm, I love the many “observations” that have been passed down through the generations," writes Joanne Young. "Most of them can be confirmed, scientifically speaking, but at first glance can seem questionable."

Arch-i-text: The green road forward for everyone

"I’d like to begin 2025 by extending my heartfelt gratitude to those who have taken the time out of their busy days to engage with this writer," writes Brian Marshall, sharing some of the feedback he received on his last column of 2024, with some food for thought on climate change action and green infrastructure for the new year.

Exploring History: Christmas at Niagara Camp, 1899

This detailed work shows a celebration within the camp with bright lights and soldiers in formation. The painting was created by Sir Edmund Wyly Grier.

Growing Together: Caring for your indoor plants this winter

"If you had your plants outside for the summer months and have brought them back into house this fall, you will see those plants going through a bit of a struggle at this time," writes Joanne Young. She shares how to keep them happy and healthy before spring returns.

Arch-i-text: All about green infrastructure

"The protection and expansion of our natural heritage system supported by green infrastructure has become the proven order of the day and necessary to our future," writes Brian Marshall.

The Turner Report: The town that wants to be a motel

It’s probably the ugliest listing around. Basically, a garage glued to a box. On a narrow lot. No trees. But for $1.6 million it...

Editorial: That’s a wrap for 2024

Sometimes a small idea blossoms into something big and beautiful. Something that has a ripple affect across the community. A couple of weeks ago, while...

Editorial: Let’s keep the conversation going

Last week’s editorial about public access to public documents got a conversation going. We heard from several readers who congratulated us on the opinion piece,...

Letter: Community goodwill helps my journey to recovery

Dear editor: I would like to share my story in hopes of celebrating this community’s goodwill. Over two years ago, I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré shortly...

Editorial: Yes, we can help fix the housing crisis

Ever heard something that just makes you scratch your head and go “What!?” Last week in response to an excellent decision by town council to...

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