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Urban sprawl is coming, and spirit is at stake as much as the environment

Urban sprawl is coming, and spirit is at stake as much as the environment

Change may be inevitable, but comes with environmental and societal impacts that may outweigh the benefits.
Konik Estates development expected to destroy at least 700 trees

Konik Estates development expected to destroy at least 700 trees

Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors have approved a rezoning as well as draft plans of subdivision and condominium for phase two of the Konik Estates development in Virgil, despite what one resident called “the destruction of a forest habitat&rdquo
Canada, Ontario now offering the Farmer Wellness Initiative to agricultural workers in the province

Canada, Ontario now offering the Farmer Wellness Initiative to agricultural workers in the province

$530,000 investment to help exand mental health supports for farm workers
COMMENTARY: Farmers support grain safety training and equipment

COMMENTARY: Farmers support grain safety training and equipment

The topic of safety around harvested grain can be overlooked – but with grain harvest now underway in Ontario, it’s also an important one to know about
LETTER: Council needs a moratorium on all building projects

LETTER: Council needs a moratorium on all building projects

'Local citizens have loudly voiced their objections to many of the proposals - supported by well researched documentation - while ill-conceived decisions, based on weak and creative wordsmithing, are pushing the developments through'
Life-threatening injuries reported in Niagara Falls scooter collision

Life-threatening injuries reported in Niagara Falls scooter collision

30-year-old from St. Catharines was transported to an out of region hospital
19 commercial vehicles taken off road during safety check in Lincoln

19 commercial vehicles taken off road during safety check in Lincoln

Of the 37 vehicles comprehensively inspected, 19 were removed from the highway after significant safety concerns were identified
Cartoon of the Day: Biden's Shoes

Cartoon of the Day: Biden's Shoes

Local cartoonist Steve Nease provides us with a humorous take on current events.
OLG’s Team Canada sponsorship is a gamble with high payoff potential, says Brock expert

OLG’s Team Canada sponsorship is a gamble with high payoff potential, says Brock expert

The Crown-owned gambling entity recently became the Official Ontario Lottery Partner of Team Canada for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices