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Letter: We should have public playgrounds for all ages — look at Europe

"Even now, when we cross the pond, we often find in other countries, along paths and beaches, equipment painted in joyous colours that invite fun," writes Kathy Belicki.

Parliament Oak developer ignores stop-work order

The Town of NOTL confirmed Tuesday that no permit for the work has been issued and that the developer had yet to comply with the stop-work order.

NOTL settles $1 million lawsuit with Hummel Properties, second major suit in two weeks

The municipality has resolved a nearly four-year legal battle with Hummel Properties Inc., agreeing to a $1-million payout to the St. Davids-based developer.

Editorial: ‘Elect Respect’ starts at the top

"Respect is not earned through motions passed in council chambers — it is earned through conduct, tone and example," writes Richard Harley.

Why did the town pay $225K to settle Black lawsuit?

Coun. Erwin Wiens said Black was a “victim” and the facts left the town little legal ground to stand on: "The fact is, the Blacks were mistreated."

Shaw to tear down houses on Victoria Street to make way for new Royal George

Town council has given approval to tear down two houses on Victoria Street as part of the Shaw Festival’s plan to rebuild the 110-year-old theatre.

Region adds surveillance, plans repairs at vandalized speed camera site amid Ford criticism

Although the region says it’s seen positive results with photo radar cameras, Premier Doug Ford criticized them at a Sept. 22 press conference, where he said, “I’ve had many mayors tell me, ‘We know this is a tax grab.’”

Annual Hummel family cycle trek for palliative care set for Oct. 18

The Hummel Family Healing Cycle Ride is back this fall in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with participants hoping to raise $60,000 to support local palliative care.

Red Roof Retreat scavenger hunt raises $50,000 for new facility

The third annual rally, starting and ending at the retreat’s Concession 6 property, marked the final event before crews demolish the current facility to make way for a 5,700-square-foot accessible building.

Sports: Trio of NOTL juniors finish second in Champions golf tourney

Lucas Roberts-Ramos, the junior champ at the NOTL Golf Club, and Eli Perng, top junior at both the Cherry Hill Club and Eagle Valley, finished in a four-way tie for second in the tourney, played at Cardinal Lakes Golf Club in Welland.

Legion honours veterans at Lakeshore Cemetery with Decoration Day service

Fresh flags waved at Lakeshore Cemetery Sunday as Legion members and residents gathered to honour veterans laid to rest in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Ross’s Ramblings: Is our NOTL an accidental dichotomy?

"We seem to be living in the midst of so much angry emotion. Can we please give our heads a shake?" writes Ross Robinson.

The Turner Report: The wall, the hotel and the hope

"This is the Old Town’s new signature gateway project. And some people wonder what the heck went wrong with our planning process. How did we turn into Mississauga?" writes Garth Turner.

Arch-i-text: Make your voice heard on out-of-control development practices

"As citizens, we have only two formal venues through which we can express our opinion. The first is our vote, once every four years. The second is through our voice," writes Brian Marshall.

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