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Mori Gardens closes after 45 years of serving the community
Mori Gardens has closed its doors for the last time. The next step is a bulldozer to demolish some of the buildings on the property, although part of the garden centre will remain. For now, at least, the Mori Nursery building on Niagara Stone Road is expected to remain as an office, and the portion […]
The Grist a labour of love for local couple
Rob Begin’s eyes well up with tears when he reflects on the three-year journey he and his wife Danielle have been on to get their new St. Davids restaurant off the ground. Standing inside the converted barn at 78 Four Mile Creek Road, it’s clear to any onlooker that The Grist is truly a labour […]
Nolaa’s keto bakeshop opens during pandemic
Melissa Woodworth was introduced to the ketogenic diet long before it became a popular method to lose weight. Relying on low carbohydrates, high fat and moderate protein, the value of the ketogenic diet in treating serious illnesses was recognized centuries ago, and that’s what led her on a journey she is now passionate about sharing. […]
NOTL couple feel safe wintering in Florida
Jen Elliott and Colin Telfer did not make the decision to travel to Florida this winter lightly, having thoroughly researched and investigated their options before heading south. Likewise, they have done their research before deciding how they will return home in April. “We weren’t at all cavalier about making this decision,” she says. As owners […]
Learn to prepare soil for planting at library workshop
Betty Knight has been a gardener most of her life, learning at the ankles of her mother and her grandfather, who had about three acres of gardens. But recently, with the pandemic giving her more time on her hands than usual, in addition to putting extra effort into her garden, she’s decided to take her […]
St. Davids fish fry set to resume this Friday
After a short break, the popular St. Davids Lions fish fry returns this Friday, March 5, following all the necessary protocols and with an efficiency learned through trial and error last fall. The intention was to mirror the wildly popular Lions burger Friday drive-thru the club held during the summer, creating a successful fundraising event […]
Kaiser offering leadership on health, jobs, climate change
Buoyed by the experience of running for the federal Liberal Party in 2019, and the support from voters, Andrea Kaiser is excited about giving it another shot. She has been chosen the candidate to run for the Liberals in the next federal election, which is scheduled for October 2023, but with a minority government, could […]
Sailboat grounded on U.S. side of Niagara River
Folks on the other side of the Niagara River were as curious about the lone sailer and his boat as we were. Last week, residents on the U.S. side saw something strange on the shore by Fort Niagara State Park, the Tribune/Sentinel reported. “Amidst the ice floes, a small, abandoned sailboat was seen bobbling on […]
Control of COVID spread in the hands of residents
UPDATE: By Thursday, in its online update, Niagara Region Public Health said there were two confirmed cases of the B.1.1.7 variant, and 38 suspected variant cases. Niagara just entered the red zone Monday, and Dr. Mustafa Hirji, our acting chief medical officer of health, already has some concerns. The most pressing is the rate at […]
Medical experts, not politicians, should make medical decisions
Betty Disero supports local business. The Lord Mayor chose not to sign an open letter that was organized by St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik and dated Feb. 24, endorsed by every one of Niagara’s mayors except for Disero, but her choice was not because she’s anti-business, or against businesses reopening, she says. Last week, when […]
