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Many have nowhere else to remember their dead
Al Howse has been an active Royal Canadian Legion member for more than 40 years. He comes from a family of veterans. His grandfather, Bill Staines, fought in the First World War, and came home deaf, says Howse. His father, Percy Howse was hit by shrapnel after the liberation of Bergen op Zoom in the […]
Plans for $8-million museum expansion, rebranding unveiled
The Niagara Historical Museum, founded in 1875 and housing one of the finest collections of early Canadian artifacts and archives in the most historic town in Canada, is outgrowing its space. Sarah Maloney Kaufman, managing director and curator of the museum, was at Monday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday to reveal plans for an $8-million expansion project, […]
Become a Local!
We are excited to launch our new membership program this week, and hope our readers are ready to become Local members. On page 10 of this week’s edition of The Local, you will discover our great business partners and the discounts and specials they are offering to anyone with a card that says “I’m Local.” […]
Drainage bridge repairs could cost property owners $50,000
A local couple is looking at a cost of about $50,000 to pay for repairs to a bridge on their property, and hoping the Town will take some liability for the damage. Adrian and Sohayla Praysner live on a beautiful stretch of land on McNab Road, and although they don’t farm it themselves, there are […]
St. Davids Lions, Leos participate in ‘blind bowling’
Two years in a row, St. Davids Leos raised money to sponsor two autism-assist dog guides for two children, with support from the Merritton Lions Club. Last weekend, members of the the St. Davids Lions and Leos reciprocated, participating in an event to help the Merritton club sponsor a dog guide for a visually-impaired adult. […]
Ancient wonders, wine and wildlife at Konzelmann
On Sunday afternoon Konzelmann Estate Winery offered audience members their choice of a glass of Riesling or Merlot while they listened to Ancient Wonders, Wine and Wildlife, presented by three travel enthusiasts. Two of the three are Egyptologists and the third is a travel expert and wildlife lover. What brings these three women together is […]
Soccer families donate uniforms for Guatemalan children
Thanks to the efforts of local families, about 100 Guatemalan children will receive soccer jerseys, shorts and socks to wear when they’re playing their favourite sport. Amanda Pagnotta, her husband Joe and their three boys, all soccer players, were busy last week sorting and folding items to be shipped to Guatemala, some donated by members […]
Rangers offer one girls under-15 travel team
At its peak, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rangers basketball program had as many as four travel teams competing in tournaments across the province. This was in addition to the almost 60 kids in both the house league and developmental programs that were running at the same time. Numbers are lower this year, with a healthy developmental program, […]
Personal stories of war told at museum Monday
The Niagara Historical Society & Museum will be commemorating the First and Second World Wars on Remembrance Day with a special performance of We’ll Meet Again, which incorporates personal stories and experiences of living through both wars, from oral histories and archival documents collected by the museum. Directed and compiled by Barbara Worthy, the performance […]
Visiting Muskoka in November provides surprising perks
A trip to Muskoka for many in our area conjures up images of docks, tanning in the sun, and sunsets over endless green forests and glassy lakes. This description fuels the image of summer bliss ‘up north,’ as we refer to it in southern Ontario. This weekend past, I had the privilege of seeing an […]
