"With new party leaders, new platforms and the spectre of Donald Trump, past voting patterns might mean little," writes Kevin Maclean. "And while on some streets in urban NOTL, the Kaiser signs outnumber Baldinelli signs six to one, the rural constituency seems far more blue than red."
Hundreds of students at Crossroads Public School took to the streets on Tuesday, walking around the block with homemade signs to raise awareness about the importance of clean drinking water for all communities.
Throughout her final shift in the paint department, where Judy Doerksen worked for the last few years, customers and NOTLers stopped by to say goodbye and wish her well.
Held on Fridays throughout May, these tours offer locals and visitors a chance to discover distinctive corners of Niagara-on-the-Lake, guided by storytellers who bring each area’s unique history and character to life.
"The loss feels like a death — not of a person, but a part of a person vested in a physical symbol of shared heritage. There's simply no excuse," writes Brian Marshall.
"Personally, my wife and I travelled on a weekly basis across the border, specifically grocery shopping, but included other retail shopping," writes Sam Young. "We have discontinued this practice completely and now shop 100 per cent in Canada."
"Carney left his lucrative and not-for-profit work and put assets in a blind trust to run for prime minister because he is deeply committed to creating a better future for all Canadians. His excellent reputation, honesty, experience and expertise can unite us to prevail during the trade wars and diversify," writes Elizabeth Oliver-Malone.
"The 1832 white heritage Queenston gem may be lost. Damage is extensive and the fire marshal is poking around. But the fact folks opposite took quick action when they saw the flames lick says much about the relationship that’s existed for more than a century and a half," writes Garth Turner.
Ahead of Canadians casting their ballots on April 28, Ross Robinson covers his attempt to tune into the French-language federal leaders' debate last week — writing about the trials for English-speaking Canadians in achieving "functional bilingualism" and confusion abound after the last-minute time change of the debate.
This grand, two-storey estate that overlooked the Niagara River was an important and rare example of a Classic (Greek) Revival house in a picturesque setting in Ontario. Built in 1832, it was only seven years shy of hitting its 200-year-old anniversary.
"You are voting for either Carney, the businessman, or Poilievre, the politician. Government should be run like a business, not for political purposes," writes Gienek Ksiazkiewicz.
"Despite so much muscle, compression of the nerve can still cause symptoms. For example, the nerve may be compressed within the sciatic notch by an enlarged piriformis muscle through which the nerve passes on its way through the notch," writes Dr. William Brown.
“I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication it takes to be recognized by the Center for Public Safety Excellence,” stated Fire Chief Jay Plato in a media release.
