Nursery School thanks donors
On Sunday staff at the Niagara Nursery School held a reception to thank donors and unveil a special wall installation recognizing all individual and company donors who support the nursery. Olivia Fabiani, president
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Centenarian Mary Snider draws a crowd for birthday party
When Mary Snider was born a century ago, the first digital camera was still 51 years away. Now, on her 100th birthday, a long lineup of guests waited their turn to offer well
Chloe Cooley plaque unveiling a culmination of years of work for Sadlier
For Rosemary Sadlier, witnessing the unveiling of a plaque commemorating Chloe Cooley was the culmination of hard work and dedication over many years of her life. Standing in Navy Hall, where the Parliament
Art of the Doughvine: more than just doughnuts
Walking into Doughvine, owner Jessica Millet greets you with a smile and musings about which oat milk has the best ingredients. Within seconds, it is clear that this is more than just a
Arts: NOTL filmmaker’s ‘The Movie Man’ is a love letter to cinemas
Matt Finlin can still remember the first film he saw at Highlands Cinemas when he was only 11 years old. ” ‘Terminator 2.’ And I was probably much too young for it,” Finlin
Business: Cake Cafe offers great carrot cake and warm company
Before getting to the mixing bowl herself, cake artist Stacey MacIntyre spent lots of time watching “Cake Boss.” “I thought, ‘I could do that,’ ” MacIntyre said. Now, with years of baking experience
Good food and sweet icewine bring crowds out in the rain
Even under the cover of snow and rain, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village drew crowds for both weekends running. Despite rainy conditions on Saturday and Sunday last weekend, Queen Street saw some of its
Bakers show off their skills – at the library
Whether you’re a new home baker or the next Anna Olson, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library’s monthly bake-offs are the place to be. Led by community engagement co-ordinator Debbie Krause, each meeting has a
Arts: Olde Angel Inn featured in CBC’s new ghost hunting series
Many residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake could likely recite a piece of history about the Olde Angel Inn — and some may even know that it’s been the site of what some speculate is paranormal
Cold temps can’t keep icewine fans away
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s icewine festival village was kicked off with weather fit for an icey weekend of wine tasting. Saturday and Sunday marked the first weekend of Queen Street’s Icewine Village, featuring icewine tastings, talks,
Icewine festival kicks off at outlet mall
Below-freezing temperatures didn’t put a damper on this year’s icewine kick-off. The Outlet Collection at Niagara’s Curbside space hosted one of the first weekend events of the Icewine Festival season, featuring tastings from
Niagara rally shows support for release of Israeli hostages
Sunday marked 100 days since about 240 hostages were taken from Israel to Gaza during the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, launching the Israel-Hamas war, now entering its fourth month. While hostages were
Chef’s book is a Feast of Friends
Good food needs marinating, and chef David Watt thinks putting together a good book does, too. At least that was Watt’s outlook on his two-year-long passion project, which finally hit shelves last month,
NOTL looks forward to tourism and togetherness in 2024
Representatives of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Friends of Fort George have an optimistic outlook for 2024. During Monday’s New Year’s Levee at Navy Hall, town leaders and representatives rang in the
Old Town cigar shop closes doors after nearly three decades
Cigars have been a part of Ian Wilson’s life for almost 50 years now. He first started smoking them during his last year of high school in 1975 and in 1996, he opened
Penguin Dip swimmers celebrate 40 years of embracing the chill
It started as a way for a few friends to have something to do on Boxing Day, now more than 50 people dip their toes to their heads into cold Lake Ontario annually.
Rise in antisemitism has united Jewish community, rabbi tells Hanukkah celebration in NOTL
Prominent criminal lawyer Brian Greenspan was featured speaker at Navy Hall gathering Tension between supporters of Israel and Palestine has prompted an increase in antisemitic incidents but in turn has united Niagara’s
Lezlie Wade talks beating the odds with her record-breaking comeback from COVID
Award-winning director, writer, lyricist and actor Lezlie Wade has been breaking records throughout her career. Just this September, her production of “Spamalot” became the second-longest-running play at the Stratford Festival, a milestone in
‘The best defence is a good offence’ says falls prevention specialist
One of the most common ways people experience falls is ascending and descending stairs, says vestibular therapist Trevor Kwolek – but it could happen anywhere. During the last Learn & Live session on
‘River’s Perfect Christmas’ teaches kids core values
Al Huberts has a mind for business and a passion for creativity, both of which came into play when working on his latest project, “River’s Perfect Christmas” — a children’s book. When he
Fill a stocking for those in need
For the fourth year in a row, Joan King is calling on NOTLers to fill a stocking to spread some holiday cheer. For Dec. 20, King will have 222 stockings filled up and
Wayside Chapel’s Christmas sing-along returns
The Wayside Chapel’s Christmas sing-along may just become a yearly tradition. The chapel’s afternoon of carolling will return for a second year this Saturday after a large turnout in 2022, said Rick Meloen,
Holiday decor enthusiasts line up for annual house tour
Janet Coscarelli and her friends were among many who braved a rainy, cold weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake and ventured out to this year’s Holiday House Tour. The Rotary Club’s annual house tour saw people
Old Saint Nick back on the block this Saturday for Christmas Parade
Santa Claus is coming back to town. Join hundreds of parade-goers along Queen Street on Saturday for the annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade. The showcase of 86 floats and attractions begins at 11 a.m.
Holiday Happenings in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Christmas Parade | Saturday, Dec. 9 Starting at 11 a.m. enjoy floats, marching bands and more. The parade will start at the intersection of King and Centre streets in Old Town. Christmas Sing-a-Long
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