
Decision on Irish Harp’s patio in limbo as town looks for more info
The Irish Harp wants to continue using the outdoor patio it opened during the pandemic. Council voted to shut down the temporary patio program last March.

The Irish Harp wants to continue using the outdoor patio it opened during the pandemic. Council voted to shut down the temporary patio program last March.

Niagara Parks will host public historian Rochelle Bush at McFarland House on Feb. 28 for a talk titled “The Freedom Trail: Slave Catchers, Runaways and Abolitionists.”

For some residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake, U.S. tariffs have become a part of daily life, though some are finding ways to adapt. Paul Mace, who owns Luxyclad in St. Catharines, says in spite of the tariffs making everything unpredictable, the business has managed to thrive.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is celebrating Black History Month this year with a bevy of educational events that highlight Black history in Canada, the United States and the world.

Participants will learn more about the history of women’s roles in espionage in the world wars, the concept of time in the 18th century, how an all-Black militia was formed during the War of 1812 and more.

Matt Finlin’s latest documentary, “Matter of Time,” will debut on Netflix on Feb. 9, the story of the fight to cure a rare genetic disorder called epidermolysis bullosa.

Rochelle Bush says new evidence she’s uncovered sheds light on a key figure in the world of slavery abolition — a community leader from what’s known today as NOTL.

Ryan Gaio, a lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan, had one of his songs played twice on Hockey Night in Canada this year. The song reflects Gaio’s lifelong loyalty to the Leafs.

One Delater Street homeowner says he’s pleased to see the town taking interest in the issue but believes governments and regulatory bodies need to approach things differently.

Foodland joins the small roster of grocery stores in Niagara-on-the-Lake, following two Your Independent Grocers locations in Old Town and Virgil.

The fair is open to Niagara College students and alumni. It will run Feb. 4 to 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Daniel J. Peterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

From a treatise on the symbolism behind the colour blue, to the story of a young Black girl who dreams of being a baseball star, these are the NOTL library’s recommendations for Black History Month.

The dangers of too much screen time are becoming front-of-mind for many parents in Canada — this winter, France and Australia have instituted social media bans. Jackie Van Lankveld says it would be great to see what success these bans have.

Some of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s young thespians and stagehands are doing their part to make Victor Hugo’s classic tale of justice, revolution and love come alive this winter.

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Frank Hayes has worn many hats in his life: immigrant, digital security salesman, world traveller — and now, author. His new book, “The Full Cycle,” is a memoir of his life and career, with plenty of insights into the working world’s intricacies.

Vivienne Atwood’s star is rising: the 11-year-old actress from St. Davids made her debut at the Shaw Festival this past holiday season as Susan Waverly in Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.”

The Niagara Foundation’s decades-long stewardship of a historic building in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s waterfront district is coming to an end.

Apart from the extra costs imposed on businesses, one Queen Street merchant said she foresees “seven different trucks coming up and down the street” at different times in the future, which she does not think is a good look on a place meant for tourists.

Jackie van Lankfeld, a member of the Canadian Paediatric Society, will speak to parents about preschoolers and their interactions with smartphones, tablets and other tech devices at an event hosted by the library on Jan. 22.

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Chrislyn D’Sylva Pires has had an eventful journey as the parent of a daughter with a neuromuscular disability and now hopes to share her story after her daughter found the courage to tell hers.

The sun is rising over Niagara College’s teaching winery, where dozens of students are huddled among the vineyards, readying for their first harvest of the year: icewine grapes.

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s municipal heritage committee approved the demolition of the Royal George Theatre, with the tear-down of the 110-year-old theatre expected to start late next month.

Mind your meter this winter, NOTL: the speed limit is coming down by 10 kilometres an hour in the town’s urban areas, starting with St. Davids and Queenston this month.

People visiting Niagara Shores Park can expect some changes to it over the next five years, including a restored habitat, more trees, and what should be a better experience for visitors.

The big takeaway in the town’s latest report is that heritage designation itself does not affect insurance coverage; however, factors related to it could impact whether a property gets coverage.

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