The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is offering a virtual lecture week it is advising is “not for the faint-of heart.” It’s a fascinating subject, but not for the squeamish. “You have been warned,” says the museum news release about The First Cut is the Deepest, a look at medical practices in the army during the Regency Period. It “was not exactly sophisticated,” made up of a … [Read more...] about Museum presents The First Cut is the Deepest
Letter: Racism exists in our town
We are angered and saddened by the senseless murder and violence suffered by members of the Black and Indigenous communities, not only in the United States, but throughout the world. We acknowledge that racism exists in our country, in our province, and in our town. Yvonne Bredow’s column about her experiences, local news coverage of discrimination, and the Peaceful … [Read more...] about Letter: Racism exists in our town
Town council, senior staff speak out against racism
Update: Following is a message released by the Town, signed by council members and senior staff. One councillor who chose not to sign the letter, Stuart McCormack, has said he will explain why Monday. The recent death of George Floyd at the hands of members of the Minneapolis Police Department is reigniting a deeply rooted anger and unrest that is completely justified. We … [Read more...] about Town council, senior staff speak out against racism
