"Politicians have a habit of hanging on long after their best-before dates, believing the country can't get by without them. That's a sign of cognitive impairment, not an encouragement," writes Dr. William Brown.
From the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the recent disheartening outcome for the Montreal Canadiens, to cherishing Niagara's homegrown corner store chain and an overlooked park in NOTL, Ross Robinson's Ramblings run the gamut this week.
Built under the leadership of Janet Carnochan and the Niagara Historical Society, Memorial Hall was constructed to provide a permanent home for the community's artifacts, documents and stories.
"Our volunteers offer companionship, compassionate listening and emotional support for a caregiver’s loved one — and regular respite from caregiving duties," writes Bonnie Bagnulo.
'No one in Rainer's large extended family ever forgets that the difference between a mud hut and a mansion is only the next bad political decision," writes Wallace Wiens.
Resident concerns ranged from doubting the merits of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Comany deal and questioning why the NOTL community would have no access to the site.
Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa attempted to use of his provincially given "strong mayor powers" to save the project, but failed when council voted against the proposal for a second time.
It's official: get ready for two fewer seats at council's table by the end of this year. The Ontario government's plan to shrink municipal council is now enshrined in provincial law.
Niagara-on-the-Lake council rejected a plan Tuesday to spend $95,029 in leftover community and youth grant money, leaving the full amount with the town for now.
Tony Hendriks is marking 36 years since he began working at the only grocery store that lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake's busy downtown core — his longtime efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Rob Reimer, a former men’s club champion and always a steady presence on the links, was the man to beat in the Thursday men’s league at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club last week.
The town is inviting residents to showcase their community spirit through the launch of NOTL’s Neighbourhood of the Year contest in celebration of Neighbour Day on Saturday, June 20.
Virgil’s Book Nook will celebrate its opening June 13 at Cornerstone Community Church, with all proceeds going to the Farmworker Hub, which helps out seasonal agricultural workers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The game that was once the lesser-known cousin of tennis and badminton has become one of the fastest-growing sports in North America. The NOTL tournament is set for June 6.
