The town clarified existing rules that prohibit candidates from using municipal facilities and resources during the campaign period, making it clear that includes events organized by community groups, such as candidate debates.
Some of Niagara-on-the-Lake's most recognizable landmarks will be featured alongside people and places from all around the globe in a Niagara-based photographer's upcoming book.
"Is this bureaucratic overreach? Abject stupidity? Or a clumsy attempt to tamp down the grassroots rebellion? Let’s see where that vote lands," writes Garth Turner.
"Our local leaders should think boldly and speak clearly. It’s time to dream — otherwise, someone else will be dreaming for us," writes David Israelson.
"The path to modern humans was never scripted, because of the important role natural selection and chance play in the evolution of most species, including our own," writes Dr. William Brown.
The representatives of small governments like NOTL "aren’t 'politicians' of the ilk perceived by Premier Ford, with offices in glass palaces and numerous staff," writes Keith McNenly, "but community members representing community members."
"The picture of human evolution, and indeed the evolution of most species, may look very different by the mid-century mark and beyond," writes Dr. William Brown.
Peyton Leigh, a decorated swimmer from Garrison Village who's been in the water all her life, says that all kids should get a taste of some of the training she has received.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is once again opening its doors to visitors this February, offering free admission from 1 to 5 p.m. until the end of the month.
Beef-barley soup and “soldie-style bread” opened a three-course meal at Navy Hall as the Friends of Fort George staged the third annual Mayor’s Dinner.
"It is fundamental to the job that the interests of the public are paramount and should be continually demonstrable in day-to-day performance," writes Brian Marshall.
"The old hospital could become an adaptive reuse example to the world — provided the political will is brave enough to move forward," writes Brian Marshall.
Rochelle Bush says new evidence she's uncovered sheds light on a key figure in the world of slavery abolition — a community leader from what's known today as NOTL.
The fair is open to Niagara College students and alumni. It will run Feb. 4 to 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Daniel J. Peterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
