NOTL could lead the push for change at the federal level Until the last quarter century, most of early Black history in Niagara-on-the-Lake was buried in obscure documents or barely acknowledged by one of our town’s foremost historians, William Kirby. The following two events have survived the whitewashing of much of our history, and presently we take great pride in … [Read more...] about Black history is NOTL’s history
Opinion
Physical activity has many benefits, including fighting disease
Many policy makers and other individuals in our communities focus only on two solutions to the corona virus infection pandemic: a vaccine and an antiviral agent. The pharmaceutical industry, academia and governments have redirected their resources to this challenge, but we do not know how long this will take. In the meantime, months of isolation at home have an immense … [Read more...] about Physical activity has many benefits, including fighting disease
Look to Hong Kong for examples of ‘new normal’
One of the uncertainties in the current environment is how long the COVID-19 lockdown will last, how effective will we be preventing new cases and how long will it take to bring the virus under control? Whether months or years, the new ‘normal’ will be different in different communities. What new behavioural and social interventions will we adopt? What will they look … [Read more...] about Look to Hong Kong for examples of ‘new normal’
Youth council to promote mental health
We all recognize that caring for our mental health and wellness is extremely necessary. Our recent world-wide situation, COVID-19, has brought on new challenges for many, due to physical distancing, isolation, disruption of routine, and cancellation of activities. On a whole different level is the fear and deep sadness, as loved onesor people you know fall ill, and death is … [Read more...] about Youth council to promote mental health
Our seniors in long-term care deserve respect and dignity
One of the lessons I try to impart on my grandchildren is to always respect and value their elders. It’s a simple lesson, and one that my parents instilled in me. The report on the state of our long-term care homes from the Canadian Armed Forces shocked and enraged anyone with a heart – our parents and grandparents living among cockroach infestations, alongside rotten food, … [Read more...] about Our seniors in long-term care deserve respect and dignity