NOTL Sailing Club in uncharted waters
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing club re-opened the gates at 8 a.m. on May 14 with a new COVID Code of Conduct in effect. “There is a lot of different correspondence regarding how to open
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NOTL farmers’ market opens Saturday
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Farmers’ Market is back in action this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with reinvented operations. Limiting the number of shoppers and vendors, a hand-sanitizing station and a reimagined product set up are
PHOTO: ‘Flip Bar’ lets neighbours be social from a distance
What do friends who happen to be neighbours do when a six-foot-high fence separates them? They turn it into a “Flip Bar,” of course. Neighbours Sharon Brinsmead-Taylor, Tony Taylor, Dawn Walker-Krahn and Bill Krahn are
COVID-19: NOTL businesses struggle with influx of tourists
Despite signs put up by the town warning there are no public washrooms and a state of emergency has been declared in NOTL, business owners in Old Town are still having trouble with
COVID-19: Garden centres get green light to reopen
Curbside pickup could be only option at some nurseries as operators scramble prior to Mother's Day weekend Niagara's garden centres and greenhouses can be fully open for business Friday, after the provincial government lifted COVID-19 restrictions. While they
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United Way presents Showcase Niagara
Niagara performers are set to play three live stream concerts to raise money for the United Way Niagara’s emergency response efforts. Showcase Niagara’s Facebook page will have a live broadcast at 7 p.m. on
Saturday farmers’ market hopes to open May 23
The Saturday farmers' market in Niagara-on-the-Lake hopes to open May 23 and work is under way behind the scenes to keep it on schedule. Market co-ordinator Sharon Brinsmead-Taylor is working with Niagara Region Publc Health to ensure the market can open.
COVID-19: Quest for protein bars turns into 16,000 bar order
What started as a request to find protein bars for residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake long-term care facilities turned into a 16,000 bar order supporting people across Niagara Region. Sean Simpson of Simpson’s Pharmacy was approached by
Businesses reach out to residents at NOTL care home
Niagara has bonded together through the crisis of COVID-19 to show support for the community in many ways. The staff and residents at NOTL's Niagara Long Term Care Residence (formerly Chartwell Niagara) are grateful to have
Daffodils enjoy extended bloomin’ season
An irregular winter means Niagara-on-the-Lake is enjoying an earlier and longer daffodil season this spring. Sheila Hirsch-Kalm, a member of the NOTL Horticulture Society, thinks one of the main reasons for this is “because
NOTL town worker connects pen pals with long-term care residents
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents in a long-term care facility are staying connected with the community through a new pen pal program. Tara Druzina usually works in planning and development for the Town of NOTL but when COVID-19 hit,
Bottle drive cancelled, air cadets have drop-off
Bottle drive donations being accepted at a NOTL drop-off location are now the sole fundraising source for the Canadian Air Cadets 809 Squadron. The donation bin, at J&S Performance at 901 East and West
NOTLers stranded on cruise ship for a month
Niagara-on-the-Lake travelers Fran and Eric Harman spent the beginning of March in their “Azamara bubble” worlds away from the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation. The Harmans did their homework before leaving Canada to board the Azamara
COVID-19: Library has a month of programs online
The NOTL Public Library has shifted online to provide weekly activities for all members of the community through the month of April. Although the library is closed to reduce the spread of COVID-19, that
COVID-19: Fort George hosting online book club
Fort George is inviting community members to share some town history with the Friends of Fort George Book Club. As a way to keep the residents of NOTL connected, the fort is hosting
Simpson’s Pharmacy launches special hours just for seniors during pandemic
Simpson’s Pharmacy has introduced reserved morning shopping hours for seniors as a COVID-19 social distancing measure. The goal of setting aside opening hours from 8:30 to 11 a.m. is to protect the more
Open, closed, changed: NOTL businesses adapt to new reality
Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses are taking precautions and making changes – such as disinfecting more often and not accepting cash – to fight the spread of COVID-19. Pharmacies, breweries, wineries, gyms and shops that remain open are all changing how
Niagara College brews a special batch for International Womens Day 2020
It was all about beer and women on Sunday, as students, teachers and family members from the Niagara College Teaching Brewery gathered for International Women’s Day to celebrate women in the brewing industry.
RiverBrink exhibit used bees as central metaphor
For Charmaine Lurch, hosting an art show in Niagara-on-the-Lake was the perfect reminder of just why she does what she does. The Toronto-based artist, with Jamaican roots, says a big focus of her
Referees donate wages, raise $500 in memory of ‘Mikey’ Labonte
All 23 members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Minor Hockey Referees Association donated their wages from the Michael “Mikey” Labonte memorial hockey game in November and made additional donations, raising a total of $500. The money was
Hydro box design winners unveiled
Having artists design murals for vinyl wraps on hydro boxes in Old Town is a great “community builder” project, says Elaine Bryck, one of the artists whose work was chosen for the project.
St. Catharines Tree of Little Angels toy drive looking for support
The annual St. Catharines Tree of Little Angels gift drive is now collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for local children. The city of St. Catharines is launching the program for the 22nd
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