SUNDAY SUMMARY: NOTL's top stories from this week

Another collision on Lakeshore Road, new parking meters in the Old Town and Billy Morrison's successful fundraising campaign for Hockey Hardware among our most-read stories in the past week.

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1 / 1 The tree on the right was the one hit this week. Both trees have red paint on them, which the region says is not their marking for removal.David Gilchrist

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This is another chance for our readers to find stories from the past week we think will most interest them.

UPDATE: Region's response to the latest vehicle hitting a tree on Lakeshore Road

After a story published on The NOTL Local website Thursday, the region sent a response to some of the questions that remain unanswered about plans for that dangerous stretch of road. To read the update and the original story click here.

Steffanie Bjorgan awarded Meritorious Service Decoration

The medal, which Bjorgan says is "really about Red Roof Retreat," will be presented to her by Governor General Mary Simon at a ceremony in Ottawa. Learn. more about the prestigious award here.

Steffanie Bjorgan

UPDATE: Morrison passes $40,000 goal, Hockey Hardware to become a reality

As time on his Kickstart campaign ran out, Billy Morrison's Hockey Hardware has reached its target with $40,271 pledged by 245 backers! The campaign remains open until Sunday, July 14 at 7 p.m. Ensure you receive your copy of the game by pledging before then. Read the story here.

hockey hardward

Virgil Stampede wrap-up good news for the community

After a successful three-day Virgil Stampede, the Virgil Business Association has funding for a major project to benefit the community, although what it might be is up for discussion. Learn more here.

Virgil Stampede

Love triangles spring eternal in Shaw Festival's Candida

Perennial Bernard Shaw favourite Candida is on at the Royal George Theatre. To read a review by The Local's Sharon Burns, click here.

candida

NOTL resident, business owner pushing for a Niagara film office

Nigel Napier-Andrews and Peter Donato are working behind the scenes to convince Niagara's regional government that attracting film and television production companies to the area should be a top priority. Read the story here.

Donato, Napier

New parking meters installed in NOTL are much improved

The meters that have been removed did not work well from the start, and parts to repair them became obsolete, so they have been replaced. Read about the new meters and the cost of parking in NOTL here.

parking meters