When the first group in the 18-hole women's league teed off at 7:30 a.m., the skies were bright but the temperature was barely 5 C. It felt frosty by the lake. That didn't stop them from posting some hot scores, though.
The cash will be added to pledges at the 40th anniversary Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday, May 25, at St. Davids Lions Park to support Canada Dog Guides in providing service dogs to qualified applicants for free.
Tests showed the fish die-offs, or fish kills, were not tied to water pollution, said a spokesperson from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
“I have not received any formal lawsuit or any further documents from Mr. (Benny) Marotta regarding this matter,” says Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa, which other interviewed councillors also said. “Currently, it's all speculative.”
Thousands are expected to come out to the Virgil Sports Park from May 17 to 19. New this year, to help those driving to the Stampede, organizers and volunteers are introducing a free parking shuttle service, running only on Monday.
"We’re in the early stages of the biggest political fight most of us have ever seen in this country; if we’re going to win, we need to listen to each other and pull together," writes David Israelson.
Devon Neudorf's 2-over par 38 led the field in the Thursday night men's league at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, while Ron Planche's 22 points was tops under the Stableford scoring format.
Local green thumbs proved they were no late bloomers at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale, quickly clearing tables of popular items within the first hour.
Describing the newly introduced Bill 5, Brian Marshall writes, "Quite simply, the proposed legislation seeks to gut environmental protection, continuing Ford’s earlier assaults in 2020 and 2022."
This 1955 political cartoon highlights the issues that were top of mind for then Lord Mayor William Greaves Jr. during his tenure. It seems he was in a real "jam" that year.
"We can do better in NOTL and there are resources to help us figure out how. This would be a step towards a more positive, cost-effective way of encouraging appropriate development in the current environment of flawed, broad-brush provincial directives," writes Chrys Kaloudis, former urban design committee member.
"I have the greatest respect for those holding the energy for honest journalism and want to thank Niagara Now and similar outlets for doing so," writes Susannah Joyce.
"If you are one of the people who do this, you should know that, like face-melting halitosis or chronic body odour, your friends are not going to say anything, but they are not enjoying your company," writes Julian Goss.
"Our heritage is our most important asset from a tourism perspective. Let's not forget how blessed we are with such a rich history and so many reminders of a dramatic past," writes Ron Dale.
