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Peter Taras, People’s Party of Canada candidate In a nutshell, says Peter Taras, he is running for the People’s Party of Canada to restore the rights and freedoms that have been taken away by government lockouts and restrictions during the pandemic,

Retired mining engineer Ron Simkus is hoping the town will direct some of its Balls Beach budget to addressing stormwater drainage to prevent more flooding of residen- tial homes.

The couple who had rented the Delater Street house that became home to more than 150 dogs are gone, and the house is being readied for the next tenants.

The Niagara River’s brilliant colour is largely due to limestone erosion. (Owen Bjorgan) I get asked a lot of questions as a hiking tour guide and outdoor educator. It’s probably my favourite aspect of the job.

Niagara Nursery School students watch as the landscaping for the new expansion is underway. As Niagara Nursery School nears the completion of its expansion, both Phil’s valu-mart in Virgil and Hendriks valu-mart on Queen Street are helping out.

Volunteers gathered at the corner of King and John Streets in the Old Town Saturday to perform some maintenance on an area planted last year by the Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC).

On the sidewalk are Billie Swan and Victor Fassler, on the step Riley Chan-Hill, Kacey Chan- Hill, Sienna DeSouza, Cassidy Swan, Eve Sobol, Greta Sobol, and missing from the photo, Wyatt Swan, and Ella and Micha DeSouza.

(l to r) Patrick Galligan as Bill O’Wray, Kiera Sangster as Millie Davis, Nafeesa Monroe as Wiletta Mayer, Kaleb Alexander as John Nevins and David Alan Anderson as Sheldon Forrester in Trouble in Mind (Shaw Festival, 2021). Photo by Lauren Garbutt.

Despite assurances from Queenston Mile Vineyard that all processing of wine is done on its premises, Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery operator Paul Harber continues to be concerned that the contentious issue is far from settled.

Donald Combe and Maggie As Donald Combe turns 90, it’s not surprising his one sadness is the number of friends who are gone from his life. However, when he looks ahead to celebrating his milestone birthday Aug.