According to Canadian War Museum historian and author Tim Cook, though the current climate honouring soldiers who fought in the Second World War is quite positive, it hasn’t always been that way. His latest, The Fight for History: 75 Years of Forgetting, Remembering and Remaking Canada’s Second World War, looks at the struggle of veterans, often through organizations such as … [Read more...] about Historian reminds us of significance of Remembrance Day
Juliet Dunn wins 2020 Making a Difference Award
Juliet Dunn was the only winner at this year’s St. Catharines Arts Award who was present at Partridge Hall at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre to actually accept her award. Dunn and her husband, pianist Peter Shea, were brought in as the musical entertainment for the virtual awards show, streamed live from the St. Catharines location on Oct. 25. The 2020 … [Read more...] about Juliet Dunn wins 2020 Making a Difference Award
Local bakery chef vying for top world baker
Rebecca van der Zalm is hoping to earn the worldwide title of Greatest Baker of 2020, and Niagara-on-the-Lake residents could one day reap the benefits of her win. The eventual winner of the online contest earns a feature in the bi-monthly Bake From Scratch magazine, a year’s supply of Stuffed Puffs (more on that later) and a cash prize of $10,000. Van der Zalm has … [Read more...] about Local bakery chef vying for top world baker
NOTL native becomes Global TV anchor
Kingston and area residents wake up every morning to be greeted on TV by a Niagara-on-the-Lake native. In 2010, fresh out of Niagara College’s broadcasting program, Maegen Kulchar was hired as a weekend reporter and videographer for CKWS TV in the Limestone City. She quickly worked her way up the ranks in both television and radio, and two months ago, took over as one … [Read more...] about NOTL native becomes Global TV anchor
Legion gearing up for Remembrance Day
UPDATE: The original article stated family members would be laying wreaths at the Cenotaph the evening before Remembrance Day. It will be legion members who will be laying the wreaths. The Local apologizes for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused. The annual Poppy Campaign put forth by the Royal Canadian Legion always has three main pillars: ceremonies to … [Read more...] about Legion gearing up for Remembrance Day