At the heart of every successful organization, you should find a well-written, thought-out and comprehensive strategic plan. Any organization can become successful and fill the needs of its client base, however how that organization grows, and what determines how successful it will be, all relates to its strategic plan. Consider the strategic plan as a rudder on a ship. … [Read more...] about Commitment, teamwork, community, fire department’s core values
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NOTL woman lived through time of changes in town
Joan Elliott was a Niagara-on-the-Lake woman who grew up on a family farm, but bridged the gap between life in the country and in the Old Town, with friends from both worlds. She died Thursday, Jan. 14 at the age of 91 at Niagara Long Term Care Residence, formerly known as Chateau Gardens and Chartwell. Her daughter, Jennifer Elliott, says her mother had been suffering … [Read more...] about NOTL woman lived through time of changes in town
Jordon Williams ‘aggressively’ pursuing PC nomination
It’s no secret that Jordon Williams wants to represent the provincial Progressive Conservative party in the next election, and he’s ready to ramp up his public profile in the hope of winning the nomination. While the election is not expected until June, 2022, the Niagara-on-the-Lake man says the riding association is beginning to discuss possible candidates in the next few … [Read more...] about Jordon Williams ‘aggressively’ pursuing PC nomination
Museum opens lecture series with history of ‘abominable offence’
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s 2021 Virtual Lecture Series kicks off next Wednesday with staff member Amanda Balyk’s presentation that promises to be provocative and illuminating. An Atrocious and Abominable Offence shines a light on 19th century attitudes towards the deliberate termination of a pregnancy, a controversial subject for thousands of years, “with laws that … [Read more...] about Museum opens lecture series with history of ‘abominable offence’
Hot topic, cold winter, with hiking during lockdown
It’s one thing to mandate the removal of social and physical contact. We’ve been doing it for nearly a year now. It’s another to inhibit access to nature on top of that. Or, at least, have many of us question how to best go about it during a global health crisis. While the former strategy makes sense during a pandemic that is all around us, I’ve been surprised at how … [Read more...] about Hot topic, cold winter, with hiking during lockdown