Arts: Queenston choir returns with concert
After two years, the Queenston Women’s Chorus will once again be performing an annual Christmas concert, “Here We Come A-Carolling,” on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. at Trillium United Church in St.
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U.S. author sets romantic novel in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Region is “the most beautiful area I’ve ever seen in my life,” Andrew Pender says Romantic Niagara-on-the-Lake was the optimal setting for American author Andrew Pender’s love story, “19 Strings for the Harp.”
Rising from the ashes of debilitating mental trauma
One Niagara-on-the-Lake woman learned to grow through her trauma, including a late-term miscarriage and a marital split – and now she speaks openly about the darkest moments in her life and her journey through it all. Sarah Kroeker’s road
Photography buff focuses on collecting and restoring old film cameras
Old-school photography is not as practical as modern digital, but he enjoys the hands-on aspect  There is a certain charm in film photography for Niagara-on-the-Lake newcomer Travis Reside and he is intent
Biking 4,400-km in memory of his brother
Kaleb Schriefer is riding the Tour Divide from Alberta to New Mexico in honour of Noah, who died of an overdose Kaleb Schriefer was crushed by the loss of his younger brother Noah in
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church celebrates 225 years
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will celebrate 225 years serving the community from its Simcoe Street location, with an anniversary Sunday service this weekend. On Sept. 15, a guest preacher and local dignitaries will
Holiday House Tours – It takes a village
RUNNING IN PAPER. IT IS NOT EDITED YET –KM  The Rotary Holiday House Tours is one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s most anticipated seasonal events bringing close to 4,000 people through expertly decorated homes and landmarks
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Virgil Christmas tree lighting A tree lighting of the pine tree in front of the Town administrative building on Four Mile Creek Road will be held on Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. All
DEAD …. for now — Travel advice with coronavirus
 The novel coronavirus, called COVID-19, may have some travellers panicked about an upcoming jaunt, but local expert says provided you’re healthy and not visiting a recent outbreak area, there’s likely no reason
Shooting the blues: NOTL photographer chases ideal light
There are a few moments twice a day when the world is bathed in a subtle blue hue and that’s when Niagara-on-the-Lake photographer Dave Van de Laar does some of his best work. The
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Dye Day at Laura Secord Homestead
The natural colours of fall seep into fibres during Dye Day at the Laura Secord Homestead last Saturday.
Marathon skater returns to Gretzky’s for Alzheimers fundraiser
Steve McNeil is a rolling thunder, a pouring rain, he’s coming on like a hurricane as he skates for 19 hours and 26 minutes to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer Society – fuelled
Sponsored: New ownership, same quality service at Virgil Animal Hospital
Veterinarian Derek Nichols is fulfilling a longtime dream of owning his own clinic and says he feels incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to do so in his Virgil community. As of Jan. 1, Nichols
Pandemic Heroes: NOTL’s pharmacists
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s independent pharmacists have been thinking outside the box since the beginning of this pandemic – which is one of the reasons they have both been nominated as pandemic heroes. Julie Dyck, owner/pharmacist of Stone Road
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Pandemic Heroes: Anjulika Chand
Anjulika Chand has been nominated as one of our Pandemic Heroes by Penny-Lynn Cookson. Chand, 55, is a front-line respiratory therapist at Etobicoke General Hospital and has more than 27-years’ experience in the
Drooling dog inspires NOTL author’s children’s book series
An excessive amount of dog drool was the inspiration for a Niagara-on-the-Lake woman's new children's book series. “Sir Archibald Droolsalot: Big Dog Blues” immortalizes Kathryn Recourt's large, loyal (and drooling) companion Archie, the part English mastiff, part
Bring us your empties: Rotary launches holiday bottle drive
The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake is collecting beer, wine and liquor bottles, and beer and pop cans to raise money for the organization’s local and international initiatives. All money raised over the next
Shaw workers help launch global site to sell artisans’ wares
The pandemic left many gig economy workers struggling to earn a living, but Shaw Festival costume specialist Truly Carmichael joined New York-based Erin Slattery Black to showcase the creative side hustles of theatre workers
Scaled-down Rotary Holiday House Tours cancelled due to COVID
This year’s already pared down version of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club's annual holiday house tours has been cancelled. The last-minute decision was made this week after event organizers further examined the Ontario government’s COVID-19 regulations, which
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Vince Pillitteri honoured for lifetime of work in fruit industry
Founder of NOTL's Seaway Farms says family is reason for all his hard work  “On a farm, there’s always something to eat.” Vince Pillitteri says he took his father Charles Pillitteri’s words
History in the Vineyard adapts with take-out dinner fundraiser
The second annual History in the Vineyard will carry on despite increased restrictions on restaurants to ease the spread of the coronavirus, but a take-home dinner and virtual presentation will replace the original plan
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NOTL Cats Rescue fundraiser after virtual Candlelight Stroll
If Tanya Rice’s two cats were to ever get out, she says she’s certain NOTL Cats Rescue would be integral in keeping them safe.
NOTL kids design Christmas cards for seniors
Children of Niagara-on-the-Lake are bringing a little cheer to 227 long-term care residents thanks to the town’s first Christmas card contest. The winning designs will be made into Christmas cards and the mayor will sign each and
Christmas stockings for seniors project a heart-warming success
Community's generosity ensures every resident of NOTL long-term care homes receives gifts and cards  A simple idea to provide Christmas stockings for the residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s long-term care facilities was met with “overwhelming”
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Jam queen Kim McQuhae scores big at Royal
An heirloom box of recipes helped Kim McQuhae of Gryphon Ridge Highlands secure first-place at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair for her Plum Nutty jam this year. She submitted the passed-down recipe for
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