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Editorial: Time to embrace change at the Royal George

"A major institution is doing things the right way — listening, adjusting, communicating and making real efforts to include the public in the process. That’s not lip service. That’s leadership," writes editor-in-chief Richard Harley.

UPDATE: NOTL native remanded in custody in Muskoka boating crash that injured co-worker

A Niagara-on-the-Lake native who killed a cyclist in a hit-and-run two years ago is facing several serious new charges after a boat collided with a swimmer in Muskoka last Saturday evening, leaving a 22-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.

Bottom Line: Retirement savings: Too little? Too much? Too late?

"Even when we rigidly follow a retirement budget, many variables will lead to actual account values differing from plans," writes Steve McGuinness.

Arch-i-text: From the Royal George to Virgil, planning decisions raise eyebrows in NOTL

"For the sake of the heritage district, town residents and the Shaw, I hope they succeed in tabling a design that will work," writes Brian Marshall of the upcoming Royal George Theatre renovation.

Convicted in fatal hit-run, NOTL native faces new charges after boat hits swimmer in Muskoka

A Niagara man who is awaiting sentencing in a hit-and-run that killed a NOTL cyclist is facing new charges after a boat collided with a swimmer in Muskoka on Friday evening.

Niagara animal welfare group partners with Hendriks Independent for summer fundraiser

Ahead of Let Pets Live's annual August fundraiser, the grocer is offering customers the option to add $2 to their grocery bill to support animal welfare initiatives.

Two young NOTL artists win scholarship prize from Pumphouse Arts Centre

Two of Niagara-on-the-Lake's young artists are getting a boost from the local arts community this summer, as they ready to take their creative work to the next level at university this upcoming semester.

Editorial: Canada Day traditions, sounds and politicians

"This isn’t about nitpicking. It’s about recognizing that Canada Day in NOTL isn’t just a party — it’s a platform. A chance to show the world who we are, and how much we care about this place and this country," writes editor-in-chief Richard Harley.

Hit the rapids, skip the towel: New jet boat offers more dry seats for NOTL visitors

The company has launched a second climate-controlled Freedom Jet vessel, five years after introducing the first, giving more guests a choice: Stay dry inside a glass-enclosed dome or get drenched up front in the open-air seats.

PHOTO GALLERY: Niagara-on-the-Lake marks the start of another hot, hot summer

Looking at the seven-day forecast, it looks like the heat is here to stay, with a high of 30 C expected for a majority of the days in the first week of July.

St. Andrew’s Strawberry Fest goes 40 years strong

Strawberries, sunshine and 40 years of neighbourly know-how drew more than 5,000 people to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Saturday.

Celebration of NOTL’s Loyalist heritage at flag-raising ceremony

The Niagara branch of the United Empire Loyalists got its name from Col. John Butler, a Loyalist who led a group to fight Americans on behalf of the British: "Were it not for him, there may not be a Canada."

Ginger Restaurant and Orchid Inn closes after decades in NOTL

After almost 30 years of serving locals and visitors in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ginger, the intimate Mary Street restaurant, shut its doors this weekend, along with Orchid Inn.

Strawberry Festival to celebrate its 40th anniversary on June 21

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is ready to ring in the start of summer with the return of its annual Strawberry Festival, which will see an estimated 5,500 people come out to the church on June 21 to enjoy tasty strawberry goods — a tradition four decades in the making.

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