Editor's Note: Every week in this space we compile the most widely-read stories from the past week. The top stories this week were about top restaurants, the region's decisions on making Lakeshore Road safer for drivers; the Parliament Oak hotel and conference will move forward but the Glendale towers project won't, a foxy morning for photos at Fort George, how postcards unite a community, and the dazzling White Effect dinner.

Four NOTL restaurants among best for outdoor dining

OpenTable has released its annual Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Canada 2024, and while there are many in Ontario, four of the are right here in NOTL. To find out which ones click here. click here

Majority vote approves Parliament Oak hotel

A 129-room hotel proposed for the former Parliament Oak school site is on its way to being approved following a 5-4 vote in favour of Benny Marotta and the Two Sisters Resorts project. For the complete story click here.

Foxy morning at the fort

On an early morning drive-about in the Old Town, photographer David Gilchrist spotted a curious sight, which led to a gallery of great photos of an adult fox and a young one. To see them click here.

White Oaks proposal turned down - buildings too tall

The majority of councillors were opposed to the height of the towers on the White Oaks property in Glendale, as well as a suggestion of compromise on the height for project. Click here to read the whole story.

Details lacking in region's list of Lakeshore Road collisions

Regional staff say they don't have details of historic collisions, and the police won't release that information to the press without a request under the Freedom of Information Act. However, region says the mature tree on Lakeshore Road across from the cemetery will come down early next week. Click here to read the full story of the tragedies on Lakeshore Road.

Postcards connect cafe family

Those who visit the Sweets and Swirls Cafe in NOTL will see the many postcards from all over the world sent to owner Erinn Lockard. For more about who sends them to her click here.click here

White Effect dinner dazzling display of elegance

A gorgeous night, great food, wine and music and the gathering of good friends made for an enchanted evening at Reif Estate Winery for the White Effect Dinner, organized by the NOTL Chamber of Commerce. To read about it and view the gallery of photos click here.