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Erica Blythe (Van de Laar) has the certificates to prove her many accomplishments, despite her visual impairment.

With their subdivision of The Vines growing, and outdoor COVID protocols becoming less restrictive, a group of neighbours on the Paradise Grove cul-de-sac decided it was time to get to know each other.

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s newest business is truly Insta-worthy. With Lord Mayor Betty Disero cutting the ribbon, Micaela Grant and Katrina Boccia held the grand opening of Selfie Mode last Saturday.

A NOTL resident would like to see a community garden in a central location, to allow people to grow their own vegetables. A Niagara-on-the-Lake resident is asking the town to consider repurposing a town-owned lot to be used as a community garden.

NPCA CAO Chandra Sharma at the virtual meeting to discuss the strategic plan The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is about to launch its strategic plan for the next 10 years, and the public has until Sept.

Update: After The Local had gone to press, the NOTL Chamber of Commerce was able to confirm the date of Sept. 8 for an all-candidates meeting organized with the chambers of Niagara Falls and Fort Erie.

Lord Mayor Betty Disero With mandated vaccinations and passports a topic of discussion among governments and employers, CAO Marnie Cluckie said Niagara-on-the-Lake is monitoring what other municipalities are doing, and waiting to hear recommendations

Niagara Public Health’s website displays graphs that show the numbers of new, active and re- solved cases. Those who are not vaccinated, says Niagara’s acting medical officer of health Dr.

Daniel, Carol and the family’s two Australian labradoodles, Harper and Hannah, pose for a photo with husband and dad Tony Baldinelli.

Brian Barker, a father of two, hopes to help make Canada a better place for future generations.