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Penny Coles

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

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Recent Work by Penny

Remember loved ones lost, injured on National Day of Mourning

Remember loved ones lost, injured on National Day of Mourning

The annual Virgil service will be held outside the Centennial Arena this Sunday at 9:15 a.m.
Community garden to help feed needy planted at Meridian's Virgil branch

Community garden to help feed needy planted at Meridian's Virgil branch

The Meridian Credit Union is addressing the difficulties some people face in accessing healthy food.
Big Brothers Big Sisters helping children and youth flourish

Big Brothers Big Sisters helping children and youth flourish

'Children are our future, and we need to invest in them,' says one Big Sister
After years of negotiating, Niagara Foundation acquires entire Wilderness property

After years of negotiating, Niagara Foundation acquires entire Wilderness property

Although not divulging the cost, the foundation has announced it has carved a deal with Ken Reid, owner of half of the historic King Street property, that must close before the end of the year.
Sunday Summary: NOTL's top stories from the past week

Sunday Summary: NOTL's top stories from the past week

The Local's Sunday Summary is a recap of some of the past week's stories our readers might have missed.
Cornerstone Community Church expands its support for farmworker hub

Cornerstone Community Church expands its support for farmworker hub

The church has plans to create a resource centre for farmworkers, and is working on developing partnerships that will offer more services.
Family cat trapped and dropped in NOTL

Family cat trapped and dropped in NOTL

Zeus, a black and white three-year-old cat, was dropped in the area of McNab and Church Roads. The family is asking NOTL residents to search their properties and anywhere he could hide.
Terry Fox made his commitment 44 years ago — we can make ours today

Terry Fox made his commitment 44 years ago — we can make ours today

Registration for the 44th annual Terry Fox Run, which takes place Sept. 15 in Simcoe Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake, opens today.
Eclipse around the region greeted with enthusiasm, despite weather

Eclipse around the region greeted with enthusiasm, despite weather

Monday’s eclipse attracted visitors to Niagara, but not in the numbers anticipated, said Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Chief Jay Plato.
Youth collective job fair helps students find work

Youth collective job fair helps students find work

The Youth Collective Job Fair held in Virgil saw 25 students interviewed, and at least one offered a job. Prospective employers were pleased with the results and hope to hire students they met at the job fair.
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