Jessica Maxwell, Author at Niagara Now

Popular pig roast returns to NOTL Legion

The corn was piping hot and the roasted pig delicious as ever at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion’s pig roast Sunday afternoon. People came out for some cold beers and to socialize in the hot

Fort pays tribute to Summer Games with Soldier’s Field Day

Weekend demonstrations featured re-enactors and the first Soldier’s Wife Challenge Muskets firing, fife and drum demonstrations, and the first edition of the Soldier’s Wife Challenge filled Fort George last weekend for the Soldier’s

NOTL library launches major fundraising drive

Planned Giving Program aims to have residents remember the library in their will The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library's newest program is not about books, community connections and activities for all ages. It's actually all that

Voting lines moved well, with few delays at NOTL polling stations

Lines were short and moved steadily at Niagara-on-the-Lake polling stations as people cast ballots in the federal election on Monday. It took NOTL resident Peter Alexander less than five minutes to vote at the NOTL Community Centre

NOTL Museum volunteers knit and crochet 2,000 poppies for art installation

A group of Niagara-on-the-Lake volunteers known as “The Poppy Brigade” are working to create an art installation that will feature more than 2,000 knit and crocheted poppies. The NOTL Museum was looking for a

Shaw actor runs 100 miles to support Canadian entertainers

For the second year in a row, Shaw Festival actor Kevin “Koovy” McLachlan completed a self-organized run for charity. McLachlan spent just more than 35 hours running 100 miles – 160 kilometres – this past weekend to

5,000 books a big hit at Grace United Festival Market

A sunny Saturday morning this past weekend helped Grace United Church’s Festival Market raise $2,900 just through its book sale. A first edition copy of “Tom Sawyer” was one of the prized finds that went to

Shades of Summer fills the NOTL Museum courtyard

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum played host to the second of three sold-out Shades of Summer dinners last week.

Community hosts Jane’s Walk in Chautauqua

Two Chautauqua neighbours have come together to organize the first annual Jane’s Walk Niagara, a community-led event focused on education and connecting neighbours. Jo Anne Fraser and Dawn Orr decided to organize the

Bella Terra Vineyards, the new PondView

Though PondView Estate Winery has a new name, the winery’s connection to its past is stronger than ever before. Bella Terra wines have been a flagship for the winery since opening its doors

NOTL artist fundraises for women’s initiatives

Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Filomena Pisano is donating about 10 per cent of the proceeds from her new art project to women’s initiatives. As part of the effort to fundraise and support her art, the mixed

Vendors happy to be back for a safe season at farmers’ market

Vendors were bundled up and ready Saturday morning to welcome customers at the first farmers' market at the Village for the 2021 season. Market shoppers arrived early for colourful bouquets from Bartel farms, award-winning jams and

Ravine chef cooks up brisket for men’s culinary group

A regional chapter of a men’s culinary group, Les Marmitons, paired up with Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery on May 29 for a virtual dining and food education experience. Les Marmitons Niagara chapter president Michael

Outdoor activities important for kids, parents say

The Virgil Splash Pad attracted crowds of kids who enjoyed some outdoor play time over the warm long weekend. Lauren Murdza took to the park with her children, Logan, 8, Ariya, 3, and baby Max, to burn off some

Market at the Village back this weekend

May 29 marks the return of the Farmers' Market at the Village for 2021. Saturday’s market will host more than a dozen vendors offering produce, other food items and fresh cut flowers for customers to

Angel Inn using online to connect with community

If you have ever been to the Olde Angel Inn, you know that as soon as you walk through the door and see the low ceilings with exposed beams and brick fireplaces, you can

Stone Road Pharmacy holds evening vaccine clinics

Stone Road Pharmacy in Virgil has started holding evening vaccination clinics to try to reach more people who want to get the jab. Head pharmacist and owner Julie Dyck said the pharmacy received 300 doses

Pandemic Heroes: NOTL’s Town Ambassadors

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Ambassador Program is recognized as a group of volunteers who are truly Pandemic Heroes in our town. Nothing could stop these community members from stepping up to help visitors understand our town’s pandemic

Legion wants community ideas for new senior outreach program

NOTL is getting a new outreach program to help lonely seniors, thanks to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion Branch 124. The Seniors Volunteer Outreach Program, aimed at combating social isolation among NOTL seniors, will connect people

Socks for Change back at Virgil Avondale

Despite COVID restrictions and a provincial lockdown, collections for Socks for Change at the Virgil Avondale store are more than halfway to last year’s fundraising total. Enough money has been raised in the first month

NOTL family hits jackpot on ‘Family Feud Canada’

The Gaios said they didn’t realize until after their first episode of "Family Feud Canada" aired that so many people in the community were watching and cheering them on.

Gaios victorious on ‘Family Feud Canada’ and head to round two

The Gaio family of Niagara-on-the-Lake took home $10,000 in their first appearance on “Family Feud Canada” Monday night. For all NOTLers who sat cheering in front of their televisions, there is more in store for

Tune in: NOTLers ‘Family Feud’ episode airs Jan. 25

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents can cheer on the Gaio family Jan. 25. The family has been waiting patiently for their episode of the gameshow “Family Feud Canada” to air since it was filmed three months ago. The

Santa’s coming to NOTL a day later than planned

Santa will be making his journey “Around the Town” on Sunday, Dec. 13, instead of Saturday. The Niagara-on-the-Lake drive-by Christmas parade had to be moved due to a forecast calling for rain, the town announced Friday

NOTL family wins spot on Family Feud Canada

The Gaios are headed to the Feud. The Niagara-on-the-Lake family has been selected from among 2,000 families to compete on Family Feud Canada in an upcoming episode of the show’s second season. Danielle Gaio, 25,

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