Opinion

Joan King What keeps me inspired to organize the Terry Fox run? It all started during my teaching career, when every September I would tell my students the story of this courageous young man who believed ‘anything is possible if you try.

The Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail has become even more popular during the pandemic. During the lockdowns, I discovered walking and hiking as my new pastime during the pandemic.

Owen Bjorgan’s Purple Chariot takes him on adventures from NOTL’s main street to many different natural environments. (Owen Bjorgan) It might seem unusual to write a nature article about my personal vehicle, the maroon Pontiac Montana.

Family friend Jayden Polgrabia, La Fleur Fletcher and her son Akeem show just some of the goods that have been sent to St. Vincent, donated by very generous locals, along with cash donations to help pay for goods and shipping.

Lord Mayor Betty Disero So here is some good news: We’re seeing more people getting their COVID-19 vaccinations, case numbers continue to decrease, the provincial stay-at-home order is slated to expire on June 2, and the province is preparing to laun

Alan Gilchrist enjoying his first visit with his mother, Mary Gilchrist, in months at Upper Canada Lodge. (David Gilchrist) Late on Friday afternoon I had, as the title suggests, a wonderful surprise.

Cheryl Morris was at her station at the MacBain Community Centre clinic in Niagara Falls Monday. (Photo submitted) Local Voices is an opportunity for residents to speak out, in what we plan to make a regular feature in The Local.

Dr. Larry Chambers As we age, it is common to experience vision and hearing loss. However, older adults should know the difference between changes that are normal and those that are not.

Andrea Kaiser, the Liberal candidate in the last federal election, is the candidate for NOTL in the next election.

La Fleur Fletcher and her son Akeem show some of the items that have been dropped off to be shipped to residents of St. Vincent, suffering the effects of the eruption of La Soufriere.