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Day camps, both pools open for summer

The aging St. Davids Pool has had some work done to it, including a coat of paint, and is expected to be filled this week. It will be a good summer for local families and kids, with the town’s summer day camps operating and both pools set to open.

COVID spreads in NOTL, but good news across Ontario

Dr. Mustafa Hirji UPDATE: The numbers have been updated to those reported by the region Wednesday, with a slight increase in NOTL .

Rural fire protection requires costly investment

Firefighters attended a training session Saturday at the Niagara District Airport on the mobile system used in rural areas. Each NOTL Fire Department tanker truck holds 11,500 litres of water, says Fire Chief Nick Ruller.

Town investigating reports of aggressive coyote in Virgil area

This coyote was photographed by Fort George in the Old Town. A large coyote has also been seen in Virgil, with at least three people and some small pets having puncture wounds from it.
Brock's Monument, Fort George Gift Shop open for season

Brock's Monument, Fort George Gift Shop open for season

The Friends of Fort George Gift Shop at Fort George opens June 16 for the summer, with limited capacity to ensure staff and visitors are safe. The store will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Three local girls to become Rangers in Guiding

Three local girls to become Rangers in Guiding

Next Monday, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Pathfinders will celebrate our collective achievements and experiences over the past year, and in particular, those of our three members who will be advancing to Rangers (the oldest youth branch of Girl Guides) in

Picnix a successful summer business for university student

Abbie Gowans delivers five-course meals to Queen’s Royal and Simcoe Parks. The university student is exploring options for an expanded business once she graduates.

NOTL’s wildlife, forests gear up for long, hot summer

A green frog, our most common species of frog in NOTL, lives in a small leftover puddle that serves as protection during heat waves.

CAA supports local search and rescue team

Bob Moore receives a certificate of appreciation from CASARA Niagara president Stewart Harris. (Randy Klaassen) Bob Moore became a volunteer with Civil Air Search And Rescue Association (CASARA) Niagara to save lives.

Regional medical campus brings doctors to Niagara

Dr. Larry Chambers Since The Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) of the Michael G.