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Letter: Sometimes we need more government, not less

Dear editor: I respectfully disagree with Alexander Evans' suggestion that in a previous letter to the editor I labelled developer Benny Marotta's life as "frivolous." I...

Editorial: It’s not rocket science — yes, it’s a hate crime

It is shameful what has happened – repeatedly – to Niagara-on-the-Lake's rainbow crosswalk. It also is hateful. The Niagara Regional Police Service says it is investigating...

Part 5: Missing in Action: ‘How different everything would have been’

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Growing Together: The world of heucheras

There are many plant species that have blossomed over the last decade. When I think about a genus of plants that have made one...

Dr. Brown: Medically assisted endings for people with Alzheimer’s

Patients who suffer from dementia, of which Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause, are usually looked after by a spouse or partner, with...

St. Davids boxer loses semifinal bout, waits on Pan Am decision

Next stop? Hopefully Santiago, Chile. St. Davids champion amateur boxer Mckenzie Wright entered the ring Monday night at the Pan American qualifications in Cali, Colombia,...

Peaches and cars and music, oh my. A jam-packed, busy weekend in NOTL

This weekend is packed with a little bit of fun for everyone in Niagara-on-the-Lake. For all things peachy, head over to Queen Street on Saturday,...

Palliative Care’s Shred-it returns next Saturday

Organize your life and free up some space. On Saturday, Aug. 19, Niagara-on-the-Lake Palliative Care is bringing Shred-it back from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The...

Ross’s Ramblings: Convenient commute to charismatic Caribana

Yes, readers, it is sometimes cathartic to take a giant leap out of one’s comfort zone. Last Saturday, I went from comfy and cozy Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Letter: Build proposed hotel on former NOTL hospital site

Dear editor: The concept of a "vibrant and complete community" is seen as an important goal in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 2022-2026 strategic plan. Strangely, planning...

Artists in their element at Niagara Pumphouse art show

A brush stroke is as natural as a breath of air, but a canvas is as complex as a beating heart. That was the sentiment...

Friends of the Forgotten partners with Shaw Festival Theatre

The Friends of the Forgotten is introducing a new partnership to help raise money and spread awareness about restoration work taking place at the...

Additional bylaw officer proposed for 2024 to ‘stay on top of’ short-term rentals

Budget talks are set to start in a month, and the subject of enforcing the town's bylaws will be on the docket. Niagara-on-the-Lake council will...

Game, set, match: Davis Cup shows NOTL some love

The arrival of the Davis Cup to Niagara-on-the-Lake meant something special to the town's tennis enthusiasts. For Danny and Marlene McCarthy and Bev Lees, three...

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