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Sunday Summary: Local stories you might have missed this week

A replacement for the town CAO, budget discussions and poppy installations are a few of the stories on the NOTL Local website this week.
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The Royal Canadian Legion hall on King Street is decorated with poppies, thanks to NOTL Museum volunteers.

NOTL still looking for CAO replacement

The town "has considered many candidates" but has not yet found one that is suitable. Read why here.

Bruce

Poppies popping up around town thanks to NOTL Museum volunteers

With the Poppy Project already installed in two locations, volunteers plan to complete their work at the museum and Court House Monday. See the photos here.

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Gallery: Local divers honour friend with underwater pumpkin-carving

See the photos of a local diving group carving an 80-pound pumpkin underwater.

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'Deep Sea' Jimmy Lockard remembered by friend and 'brother'

The NOTL Local's David Gilchrist pays tribute to his friend of 48 years, Jimmy Lockard, who passed away on October 19 during a dive in Brockville, Ont. Read the tribute here.

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Lord Mayor reflects on first half of council term

Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa says preserving heritage is important, but that doesn't mean saying no to all development. Find out his plans are for running again next term.

Gary Zalepa

Mexican cuisine coming soon to Virgil

Twisted Bar, the new venture of Raul Ojeda and Elizabeth Valencia, who also operate Chile and Agave in St. Catharines and the Nacho Business food truck in St. Davids, is set to open the weekend of Nov. 8. Read about it here.

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NOTL councillors hear from three organizations looking for funding support

Niagara College, the Niagara District Airport and the NOTL Museum are all looking funding from the town's 2025 budget. Read how much they are hoping to receive here.

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Indigenous anthology unveiled at NOTL Museum

Landscape of Nations: Beyond the Mist features the writings of 17 scholars and knowledge holders relating to Indigenous history, with beautiful artwork to complement the contributions by local experts.

Tim Johnson