Skip to content

Sunday Summary: NOTL'S top stories from this week

Read about Remembrance Day services and how students share their family stories at St. Davids Public School, and other local news from NOTL this week.
queenston-2-jpg
The Royal Canadian Legion held two Remembrance Day services, one on Queen Street and a second in Queenston.

Editor's Note: Each week in this space we compile the most widely read stories from the past week.

Veterans remembered by St. Davids School students

The highlight of the annual assembly was the collection of personal images and stories of family members who served their countries in times of conflict and peacekeeping missions. Read about what the students learned here.

St. Davids

Remembrance Day service always emotional reminder

The annual memorial is always one to bring out strong emotions, especially when the names of local family members who died serving our country and our community are read out to those gathered. Read about the service here.

Remembrance Day 2014

Remembrance Day service on Queen Street in photos

Remembrance Day 2024

Queenston Remembrance Day service in photos

Queenston

Foodland coming to Village Centre

There will be an announcement of the ground-breaking for a 14,300 square-foot, next-generation grocery store, expected to be completed and open by the end of the year. Read more about the Village Centre here.

foodland

Regional council considers 2025 budget

The region is looking at increases for, among other items, transit, policing, and water and wastewater infrastructure. Learn about the details here.

region

Public workshop on St. Davids roundabout draws about 80 people

Region info session on controversial traffic plan focused on resident feedback in the design process rather than a chance for them to voice concerns about the upcoming project

St. Davids roundabout

Town has plan to avoid hearing on Mary Street apartment

Niagara-on-the-Lake town council has agreed on an approach to take with a developer and an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing following an unusual turn of events. Read about their decision.

Mary St

Joy tries it: Reporter drives a grape harvester

Driving a grape harvester through vineyards from 14 feet above the ground offers a spectacular view for a former city girl from Toronto. Read about her experience here.

Grape harvester

Scott Gossen's new album brings the past into the future

New album 'Go Son and the Disappearing Act' dusts off songs written over many years and reunites bandmates after a long time apart. Learn about the new album here.

gossun




Penny Coles

About the Author: Penny Coles

Penny Coles is editor of Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
Read more