Gallery: Spirit Awards honour outstanding businesses, individuals
See Joy Sanguedolce's photos of the NOTL Chamber of Commerce Spirit Awards, handed out at White Oaks Conference Centre.
Irish Harp named Business of the Year, owner Jovie Joki Business Leader
Jovie Joki gave credit to her Irish Harp team, calling the wins "a testament to all of your commitments and passion to always excel." Read what she had to say as she accepted the two awards on behalf of her team.
Dorothy Soo-Wiens named Citizen of the Year
Businesses and individuals were recognized with NOTL Chamber of Commerce Spirit Awards at White Oaks Conference Centre, with Dorothy Soo-Wiens winning the prestigious award recognizing her volunteer work for the community. Read the details of her award and others handed out here.
Return to great taste and make a difference
The choice to support local is an easy, natural extension of growing up in Niagara where we're surrounded by fresh fruit. Read how one local woman makes that choice here.
Cadet volunteer and her daughter speak out about local squadron
As a part of our continuing International Women’s Day coverage, The Local asks three questions to both a young female cadet, Teia Epp, from the 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, and her mother, Katie Kells, 809’s Sponsorship Squadron committee chair. Read their responses about the cadet squadron here.
Celebrating women: Messages women share with their younger selves
The Local is continuing what began as a celebration for International Women's Day, and we want to keep celebrating! We are asking women a simple question — what message would you give your younger self? We look forward to hearing from all of you, with your messages of hope, inspiration, gratitude, love, and whatever else you choose to share. Keep sending them to [email protected], and we'll keep publishing them. Please include a current photo and one of your younger self. Read the stories published to date here.
NOTL residents awarded King Charles III Coronation medals
Steffanie Bjorgan, Tony Chisholm, Allan Magnacca, Joe Pillitteri, Dorothy Soo-Wiens, Peter Warrack and Art Viola were all recognized for contributions to the NOTL community by MP Tony Baldinelli. Read the details here.
Few options for senior housing in NOTL
The next Learn & Live session at the NOTL Public Library will discuss the housing dilemma for seniors who want to leave their single family homes, but hope to stay in town. This is the next step for the Seniors Housing Committee members, who began studying the issue more than a year ago. Read what they will be discussing here.
Another bronze for Carter Simpson at Special Olympics World Games
The NOTL resident will be coming home from his first Special Olympics World Winter Games with two bronze and one 4th place medal. Read about his success at the games here.
U.S. tariffs bring uncertainty for auto dealers such as Niagara Motors
The Virgil-based business is encouraging customers who are thinking of buying a new car or truck this year to place their orders as soon as possible. Read about the possible impacts of tariffs on the dealership and on those buying new vehicles here.