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Dr. Brown: The makings of my column: Curiosity, research and discovery

"Driving everything in my quest for understanding nature have been recuring themes for me," writes Dr. William Brown, citing the universe, human evolution, the rise of AI and more.

Exploring History: Pickard Grist Mall

Constructed entirely of wood, with heavy timber framing and no iron gearing, the mill reflects the ingenuity and resourcefulness of early Loyalist settlers.

The best $20 you’ll ever spend: Spring market lets locals support a good cause

The spring market circuit across Niagara has expanded over the past two years, giving independent sellers from across southern Ontario a place to find buyers without a storefront or advertising budget.

Clock ticking on court ruling as Royal George demolition could begin next week

A court decision on whether Niagara-on-the-Lake’s approval of the Royal George Theatre teardown will stand is now a race against time — with demolition possible next week if judges don’t rule first.

Green, Guinness and good cheer: NOTL marks St. Patrick’s Day

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents and visitors packed pubs, donned green and embraced Irish traditions Tuesday as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations brought music, food and festivities across town.

Sports: Two NOTL teams vie for provincial titles

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.

Sports: Wolves beat Wolves 4-2 in March Break Classic final

A third-period surge carried NOTL #2 to a 4-2 win over NOTL #1 in the U13 championship game, closing the three-day competition that drew teams from across Ontario.

Have your say on Mississagua Street reconstruction on March 30

The town is looking to rebuild Mississagua Street from Mary Street to Queen Street, with construction potentially starting in the summer or fall this year.

Obituary: Hundreds fill community centre to celebrate Wayne Cardiff

Hundreds of friends, neighbours and colleagues filled the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre Saturday afternoon to honour and say farewell to Wayne Cardiff, a much-loved and admired man about NOTL.

Organist, retired pilot joins the Edison Singers

An affable, easygoing sort, Michael Bloss, is currently the music director at St. Mark’s Church in Old Town. And, up until this past fall, a full-time pilot for Canada’s leading air service company, Cargojet.

NOTL’s annual Easter egg hunt returns on April 4

Spring's beloved furry mascot will be making a stop at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre in the early hours of April's first Saturday to leave a special surprise for the children of NOTL.

A pony meet-and-greet? NOTL fundraiser brings therapy trio to town

Chewy, 2% and Houston may be small, but they’ll be making a big impression when the trio of therapy ponies trot into a Niagara-on-the-Lake fundraiser later this month in support of a local horse rescue.

Opinion: Bob Gale’s record, not his books, are why it’s good he’s gone

"The irony is that Gale’s resignation leaves Niagara Region better off, but not for the reasons he resigned. These reasons relate to his job, not his peccadillos," writes David Israelson.

The Turner Report: Barbarians at the gate, NOTL style

"Is this bureaucratic overreach? Abject stupidity? Or a clumsy attempt to tamp down the grassroots rebellion? Let’s see where that vote lands," writes Garth Turner.

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