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ICYMI: Our weekly columns all in one place

A day late this week, but here they are, all our weekly columns compiled right here, including a bonus column about the NOTL Public Library's Summer Reading program. Follow the links to have a look.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff
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Do you know where our recent Eden High School graduate Ben is in this photo? Email [email protected] with your answer.Supplied

This week, a guest column from Sharon McDonald of the NOTL Public Library, Donald Combe reviews a series that unveils the seedy side of 1980s NYC, our Ben Foster, now an Eden High School Grad (congratulations, Ben!), has found another spot for you to guess about, and Rick Mills looks at how faith and knowledge are linked. 

View from the Couch: A review of Eric

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Benedict Cumberbatch and Ivan Howe in 'Eric'. Netflix

This week Donald Combe watches the six-part Netflix series Eric, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a a father trying to find his missing son in 1980s New York City. READ DONALD'S REVIEW HERE

Where's Ben? Let us know where in NOTL Ben Foster is in today's photo

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Do you know where our recent Eden High School graduate Ben is in this photo? Email [email protected] with your answer. Supplied

He's now an Eden High School graduate! Ben Foster continues to find interesting places in Niagara-on-the-Lake and challenges you to guess where he is. Last week he was at the NOTL Lawn Bowling Club at the community centre. Where is he this week? Send your answer to [email protected]. SEE WHERE BEN IS THIS WEEK

Ricky Rap: The bridge that faith builds

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Ricky Rap is a list of 10 thoughts and offerings from Niagara’s own Rick Mills. . Supplied

Can faith bridge the gap between what we know and what we believe? Find out what Rick Mills thinks in THIS WEEK'S RICKY RAP

Embrace the love of literacy: Join Summer Reading Club at NOTL library

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Sarah Bowers, Tess Roberts-Ramos and Debbie Krause from the NOTL Public Library at last year's pop-up library in St. Davids. Sharon Burns

Programs are on slate all summer for children beginning with babies and toddlers all the way up to 11 years old. Sharon McDonald, NOTL Public Library children’s library service associate, tells us more in this week's guest column. READ ABOUT THE READING PROGRAM HERE