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OPINION: Family Day is a different kind of holiday

OPINION: Family Day is a different kind of holiday

No muss, no fuss, no pressure on the February statutory holiday; just a chance to spend some time with those closest to us
NOTL Local moving to online only

NOTL Local moving to online only

Following the last print edition of The Local on Feb. 28, we will focus all our resources on our Village Media website, bringing NOTL readers all the local news they are accustomed to reading, plus more, hourly instead of weekly.
Thank you Mary Snider, for your community service

Thank you Mary Snider, for your community service

The entire community of Niagara-on-the-lake benefits from the great work of the Virgil Business Association, with Mary Snider as a huge part of its foundation.
Sunrises and sunsets interact with species differently

Sunrises and sunsets interact with species differently

Take time to enjoy a sunrise, a sunset — or even better, both on the same day.
Greenbelt scandal deserves justice, but history may repeat itself

Greenbelt scandal deserves justice, but history may repeat itself

Housing crisis solutions don't require harming the Greenbelt.
Opinion: One generation needs to provide safe journey for the next

Opinion: One generation needs to provide safe journey for the next

The next generation will be the one that brings the change society needs; the older generation has to ensure they can do that
Ted's thoughts: on being a proud Canadian

Ted's thoughts: on being a proud Canadian

This is not a time to follow what is happening in the U.S. — Canadians need to stand up against extremism.
News about hunger strike startling, but let’s not lose focus

News about hunger strike startling, but let’s not lose focus

First, a recap of James Russell, the former journalist who came to town one day and saw a wrong he needed to right, and what he has done since.
Forest fire smoke creating air quality issues in Niagara, including cancellation of soccer games

Forest fire smoke creating air quality issues in Niagara, including cancellation of soccer games

The Ontario Soccer Association, which controls minor soccer across the province, cancelled games and practices Tuesday over concern about air quality.
Fire: one of our closest and oldest friends

Fire: one of our closest and oldest friends

From the days when it was a mattoer of survival to hanging out with friends, fire is essential to humans.