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Art in the abandoned: Photographers bring unseen urban beauty to Ironwood gallery

The show gathered urban photographers and explorers from Niagara and beyond who capture the forgotten corners of cities and give artgoers a look at worlds they rarely see.

Town looks to make dock area more accessible and honour its history with upcoming master plan

The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is prioritizing the dock area as it works on an update to its master plan for the site, the town announced last Wednesday — specifically, it'll be looking at ways to make Melville Street look better and create more amenities in the area.

Sports: NOTL’s Margot Devlin completes her 13th NYC Marathon

The Niagara-on-the-Lake resident completed her 13th New York City Marathon on Sunday, a phenomenal accomplishment for anyone, let alone a senior who trains at home and on the streets of NOTL.

Editorial: Folksy Ford and the end of speed cameras

"It is a cash grab, sure," writes Kevin MacLean of the speed camera program. "But so what? It’s a penalty earned for not obeying the law, in a school zone, amid warning signs."

Dr. Brown: The standard model of the universe — what’s wrong with it?

"Here, many billions of years later, was evidence of the radiation created in the Big Bang, now cooled to a few degrees above zero Kelvin and stretched by the expanding universe into the microwave range — what became known as the cosmic background radiation," writes Dr. William Brown.

Ross’s Ramblings: Who’s paying for this stuff?

"Do our political party leaders think we believe they have a great big pot filled with money that they dip into to pay for their projects and programs?" writes Ross Robinson.

Letter: Old Town wouldn’t be the same without Jimmy Lai

"After living here for 25 years, I think that the town of NOTL would not look so prosperous without Mr. Lai's and his sister's arrival," writes Yimlei Molly Yep.

Opinion: Reflections after an astounding World Series

"Babe Ruth, among his many quoted phrases, said, 'It ain’t over till it’s over.' That amazing team of Blue Jays players has proven what we already knew: it’s never over, we’re just occasionally between innings," writes Keith McNenly.

Taekwondo gave her strength — now she’s passing it on to others

Since November 2016, TyVes Taekwondo in St. Davids has been a place where people, young and old, can come together to learn and practice the art of taekwondo.

The Turner Report: NOTL and the elitist cabal

"Some people believe our little lovenest of a town is lurching toward surveillance, confinement and control. Look at the official, shiny new draft official plan, they say," writes Garth Turner.

Letter: The town’s short-term rental boondoggle

"A process begun in December 2024 looks like it will easily drag into next year’s municipal election. Hopefully, the voters will remember," writes Bob Bader.

Exploring History: A warm welcome for returning soldiers

From the ultimate sacrifice to lost limbs to survivor’s guilt to shell shock, generations to come would feel the severe after-effects of the Great War.

Bottom Line: How the federal budget will impact us in NOTL

"Businesses in sectors like oil and gas (and specifically producers of liquid natural gas) are especially favoured ... Sometimes the squeaky wheel attracts the grease," writes Steve McGuinness.

Op-ed: Niagara Children’s Garden crucial for kids’ well-being

"Connecting with nature and connecting in nature both have solid benefits: little hands in sand and water and soil, bring the principles of science and math and literacy alive," write Dr. Robin Williams and Dr. Richa Agnihotri

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