Long-time Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Keith Simmonds is being remembered as a larger-than-life figure who always went out of his way to support his family, his friends and the community. Simmonds lost his life in a tragic accident Saturday morning while on a charity ride with a group of about 30 friends. He was struck by a truck and was pronounced deceased on the … [Read more...] about Keith Simmonds: family man, community supporter, great friend
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First faceoff for mayoral candidates
The three candidates for Lord Mayor squared off at a meet and greet session in front of a capacity crowd at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 Tuesday night. The evening was hosted by Joe Accardo of the group FocusNOTL. The grassroots political action group was founded in 2017 in time to run a series of similar events for the 2018 election. Their Facebook page says … [Read more...] about First faceoff for mayoral candidates
Tourists help Ollie train to be therapy dog
I was convinced our three-year-old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Ollie, would make a wonderful therapy dog. Thirteen pounds of love and confidence, he was sure to bring comfort and a smile to residents of long-term care facilities, patients at hospitals, and stressed young people heading into exams or a challenging athletic event. But when I contacted Therapeutic Paws … [Read more...] about Tourists help Ollie train to be therapy dog
Sean Wright swims for Terry Fox
Sean Wright wanted to challenge himself for this year’s Terry Fox Run, and decided to swim instead, from Lakeshore Road to the Queen's Royal Park gazebo. He went in the water near the Niagara Shores park, around the Lakeshore Road Water Treatment plant, passed Garrison Village and Ryerson Park, Fort Mississauga, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course, and to the gazebo, he … [Read more...] about Sean Wright swims for Terry Fox
Run brings community together for a great cause
As organizer Joan King said Sunday morning, although the Terry Fox run is an important fundraiser, it’s about more than money. To those who gathered in Simcoe Park, it was about community, about sharing stories, sometimes crying together, and drawing on the energy of a crowd of people all inspired by the strength and courage of one man. After a two-year absence, gathering … [Read more...] about Run brings community together for a great cause
