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Penny Coles

Local businesses look for staff at college job fair

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Jamie Slingerland, viticultural manager at Pillitteri Estates Winery, Alissa Short, store manager, and Matthew Portelli talk about job opportunities at the winery.
Wineries were just two of the Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses hoping to attract future employees at the Niagara College job fair last week. Most of the industry representatives at the … [Read more...] about Local businesses look for staff at college job fair

Ariel’s mom says 12-year-old is strong, but in pain

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Crossroads student Ariel Carr is in a traction bed in the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, with a halo bolted to her head and weights attached to the halo to straighten her spine. She is expected to be in the traction bed for six to eight weeks, with another surgery after that.  (Denise Carr) Ariel Carr is a very strong little girl, says her mom Denise. She has … [Read more...] about Ariel’s mom says 12-year-old is strong, but in pain

Niagara College takes over ‘stewardship’ of Canopy Growth vineyard

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Marc Nantel, vice-president of Research, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives at Niagara College, toasts Regional Chair Jim Bradley, Lord Mayor Betty Disero and wine industry expert Debi Pratt, with a 2018 pinot noir from the Concession 5 vineyard. (Photos by Penny Coles)
Through a partnership with Canopy Growth, Niagara College is taking over the … [Read more...] about Niagara College takes over ‘stewardship’ of Canopy Growth vineyard

Leos raising funds for hospital teen zone

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St. Davids Leos Leah Schouten and Zoe Abraham, Merritton Lion Linda Sawrey, Reece with his dog guide Darius, and Merritton Lions Bill Sawrey and Dunc Tolley attended a graduation ceremony at the Oakville training school for dog guides recently. With help from the Merritton Lions Club, the Leos raised money toward the training of Darius. The Leos are now fundraising … [Read more...] about Leos raising funds for hospital teen zone

Councillors drop overnight parking ban on all streets

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Councillors have approved the removal of the 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. parking prohibition on all town streets. The recommendation from town staff to lift the prohibition comes after consultation from residents in each of the five areas of Niagara-on-the-Lake, councillors heard Monday. Lord Mayor Betty Disero told councillors she had attended all five meetings, and very few … [Read more...] about Councillors drop overnight parking ban on all streets