This 2022 election campaign is beginning to prove that just about anything is possible, no matter the absurdity. At a recent stop in Niagara Falls, Premier Doug Ford stood behind that city’s mayor, Jim Diodati, as he raved for over three minutes about Ford’s accomplishments, listing a number of ways his Progressive Conservative government has supported the city and the … [Read more...] about When will this absurdity stop? Maybe after the election
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OUTniagara calls for crosswalk in heritage district
To Lord Mayor Betty Disero and Niagara-on-the-Lake Town Council: OUTniagara, a non-profit organization that unites, supports and celebrates Niagara’s sexual- and gender-diverse communities, is adding its voice to endorse a permanent installation of a Progress Pride rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of Queen and King Streets in the Queen-Picton Heritage Conservation … [Read more...] about OUTniagara calls for crosswalk in heritage district
Help available to focus on wellness in 2022
The year 2021 has closed, and it has been quite a ride: physically, economically, mentally and socially. COVID-19 has dominated the health scene, but there have been significant mental and social impacts too. We look to 2022 with hope and determination to make things better. One significant aspect of our life that we could focus on is our wellness. What is wellness? It … [Read more...] about Help available to focus on wellness in 2022
Big victories for healthcare in 2021, but more to be done
I don’t think anyone would disagree we are frustrated to see that the beginning of 2022 looks more like the beginning of 2021 than we hoped. With that said, working together, we’ve won some big victories this year on behalf of Niagara-on-the-Lake. While this is a critical moment in the fight against COVID-19, our hope is that this wave will ebb quicker than the ones before it … [Read more...] about Big victories for healthcare in 2021, but more to be done
Cautious optimism as we move into the year ahead
If only moving on from the COVID pandemic were as easy as flipping the calendar to a new year. But just days after we celebrated the arrival of 2022, we were all reminded that COVID and the Omicron variant still exists as a major risk to our health and well-being, and it’s unlikely to go away anytime soon. As a result, we need to continue to be vigilant and … [Read more...] about Cautious optimism as we move into the year ahead