When the Shaw Festival wanted to return to in-person rehearsals last spring with the goal of outdoor performances, and hopefully leading to getting back on stage inside this season, they had some help. McMaster HealthLabs (MHL), a private, not-for-profit team of scientists, doctors and others from McMaster University and the Research Institute of St. Joseph’s Hamilton, began … [Read more...] about Shaw partners for COVID research, testing
Local branch recognizes Royal Canadian Legion Week
As Royal Canadian Legions across Canada celebrate Legion Week, from Sept. 19 to 25, members of the local legion have been replacing flags on the graves of veterans to ensure they look fresh. Al Howse, long-time board and committee member of the legion, says this is the time of year to recognize volunteers doing the work of the organization, and thanking them. It was … [Read more...] about Local branch recognizes Royal Canadian Legion Week
Local man keeps running harder, further for Terry Fox
For the last few years, Sean Wright has pushed himself to run further, and raise more money for the Terry Fox Foundation. This year, he intended to run 25 kilometres, but “a little bit of confusion” meant he ran an extra time around the five-kilometre route. Wright, now 38, was an 18-year-old Niagara District Secondary School student when he was involved in a collision at … [Read more...] about Local man keeps running harder, further for Terry Fox
Another successful Terry Fox run for NOTL
When Craig McCallum sent out a message to people within the Wind Group to “walk, run or crawl” five kilometres on Sunday for the Terry Fox Foundation, he says he expected he and his wife, and maybe a few others, would be participating. He was surprised to have 15 people join the group, and also delighted at how much fun they had, he says. The brand director of … [Read more...] about Another successful Terry Fox run for NOTL
Chamber clarifies funding, and its role in town
Eduardo Lafforgue, president of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce, would like residents to have a better understanding of the role of the chamber, and how it’s funded. A misunderstanding of some residents’ views of the chamber became evident during recent discussions about a municipal accommodation tax, he says. Some residents believe the chamber is funded by … [Read more...] about Chamber clarifies funding, and its role in town
