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Wellness committee provides latest in vaccination update

Cindy Grant is chair of the Community Wellness Committee This week’s article is the fourth in a series intended to provide timely and relevant information to Niagara-on-the-Lake residents about the status of vaccinations in NOTL and throughout the Ni
Local heritage activist recalls ‘crossing paths’ with Prince Philip

Local heritage activist recalls ‘crossing paths’ with Prince Philip

The royal couple was in Niagara-on-the-Lake for the official opening of the new Shaw Festival Theatre in June of 1973, a much-celebrated visit, he recalls.

Farm boxes with options available from local grower

Sharon Brinsmead-Taylor, with Michael and Sukyi Watson, show off a greenhouse full of produce for local consumers.

Jo Zambito to become Niagara Falls fire chief

Jo Zambito Virgil resident Jo Zambito wasn’t one of those kids who grew up wanting to become a firefighter.

Members of local Ferrari Club planning summer events

Todd Trinder and Lindsay Gillespie look forward to summer and Ferrari Club events.

Nyanyas part of grandmother groups offering virtual concert

Four grandmothers, Maxine Hermolin, Terry Mactaggart, Sya VanGeest and Jo-Anne Page gathered at Jackson-Triggs to say goodbye after recording performers’ introductions.

Transplant recipients concerned about vaccination rollout

Liver transplant recipient Diane Peirce has had her first vaccination, but she is concerned for others who have not.

V is for vaccine, says local couple

Claudia Gilchrist receives her shot at Simpson’s Apothecary on King Street Monday, the first day for Niagara pharmacy vaccination sites.

Stay-at-home order necessary, says Hirji

Dr. Mustafa Hirji UPDATE: Doug Ford declared a state of emergency for Ontario and a stay-at-home order beginning at 12:01a.m. Thursday.
Vaccinations underway at Simpson's

Vaccinations underway at Simpson's

Resident Alan Montgomery received the first pharmacy vaccination in Virgil Monday, from pharmacist Martina Schubert.