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Ross’s Ramblings: For important occasions, let’s avoid the sounds of silence

Time after time it happens, here and elsewhere. People gather to celebrate an occasion, to hear a speech, to enjoy a concert or to...

Arch-i-text: It’s up to the people to stop Ford’s steamroller

For the last two weeks I have written about the Ford government’s Bill 23, the so-called More Homes Built Faster Act. We examined the negative...

Letter: Marotta’s actions on Rand Estate speak for themselves

I write in response to developer Benny Marotta's letter in your Nov. 17 edition, "Hoping new council will be open to discussions on development." His...

Letter: Marotta’s approach and type of development is what people dislike

Dear editor: In response to the Nov. 17 letter from developer Benny Marotta ("Hoping new council will be open to discussions on development,"), first let...

Letter: Developer’s commentary was a mean-spirited rant against Disero

Dear editor: I read with interest Mr. Marotta's letter of Nov. 17, ("Hoping new council will be open to discussions on development." A more petulant and...

Editorial: That’s the Christmas spirit

The holiday season in Niagara-on-the-Lake has no shortage of activities — many of them in support of great causes. So we are highlighting some fun...

NOTL woman celebrates a century of life – and oh, what changes she’s seen

When Joan Morgan was born the Twenties were roaring, passenger air flight was still 15 years away and eggs were 35 cents a dozen. On...

NOTL Hydro collecting food and toys for annual Christmas drive

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro is again collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped toy donations as part of its annual pre-Christmas charity drive. Donors can drop off items at...

GO-VAXX bus rolls into NOTL on Sunday, Dec. 4

Niagara-on-the-Lake's chance to GO get vaxxed is this Sunday. That's when the GO-VAXX bus rolls into town. To reserve a spot on board for your COVID-19 vaccine...

The Monuments Men: Part 27: Lloyd Griffiths was killed in Battle of the Somme

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. Two years later, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Urban myth or historical fact? Researcher claims slaves are buried on Centre St. property

Restoration efforts at a historic home at 240 Centre St. are close to complete, but a historical researcher says slaves may be buried on the...

Annual Candlelight Stroll will light up Old Town on Friday

And just like that, one flame will light thousands. The highly anticipated Candlelight Stroll returns on Friday, Dec. 2 and thousands are expected to show...

Ford’s Greenbelt changes threaten Niagara farms, group warns

A conservation group in Niagara-on-the-Lake is sounding the alarm over changes to the Greenbelt passed by the Doug Ford government. “It's uncalled for, and it's, it's...

NOTL Gives Back supports children and NOTL charity

'Tis the season for giving. The NOTL Gives back donation drive returned for its third year on Saturday, collecting gently used clothes, toys and non-perishable...

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