Old and new faces ring in farmers market season
Kathryn and Don Recourt were among a group of fresh faces at the first Market at the Village of the summer season. Saturday was the kick for the annual farmers market, with beautiful
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NOTL Palliative Care opens new offices beside Simpson’s Pharmacy in Virgil
After five years of searching, Niagara-on-the-Lake Palliative Care has found a new home. On Friday, the group held an open house welcoming the community to their new location next to Simpson’s Pharmacy on
Walking tour looks behind history of NOTL heritage homes
More than 230 years ago, Niagara-on-the-Lake was founded as the first capital of Upper Canada. Some of the original homes of important townspeople still stand here today, and on Friday, realtor and architecture
Purse bingo sells out in support of Community Crew
Both parking lots at Club Heidelberg were overflowing with cars for Friday’s purse bingo fundraiser. “The woman who won the 50/50 draw won $657, that’s how popular it was,” said NOTL’s Nancy Broerse,
People of the Stampede: Kids, couples, carny workers and more
For 55 years, the Virgil Stampede has been a staple of life in Niagara-on-the-Lake. With attractions from pony rides and reptile shows, to a Ferris wheel, midway and all the classic carnival snacks,
Legion raises more than $3,000 for former bartender
More than $3,000 was raised in support of former Legion bartender Sue Pauls on Saturday, says Legion president Al Howse. Pauls suffered a devastating stroke in November 2022, which left her blind and
Friends of Fort George gather for book signing
It’s an effort four years in the making. On Sunday, the Friends of Fort George hosted a book signing for “Fort George: A History,” which highlights the story of the national historic site,
Yellow Door holds open auditions for fall musical ‘Newsies’
From Disney to Broadway, and now to Niagara-on-the-Lake: the Yellow Door Theatre Project is holding auditions for the fall production of “Newsies.” Auditions will be held on June 4 at the Yellow Door’s
Don’t dare touch the duck
A mother duck was found nesting her eight eggs in a flower pot in The Gardens at Pillar and Post. Staff have placed caution tape around her spot to protect the resting mother.
A taste of upper crust life on Officer’s Day at Fort George
Unless you can travel back in time, it’s not easy to picture how officers during the War of 1812 lived off the battlefield. That is unless you’re at Officer’s Day at Fort George.
Rain or shine, paws hit the trail
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents walk their furry friends along the Upper Canada Heritage Trail all the time, but this past Saturday, they raised money while doing it. The Heritage Trail committee collected donations at its
Walking tour shines light on the historic role of Commons
Now a peaceful place to sit and enjoy a book, back in 1955 the Commons in Niagara-on-the-Lake hosted around 11,000 boy scouts over the course of eight days. Drawing nearly 250,000 people to
Dizzy & Fay spread their love for jazz at Niagara festival fundraiser
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a welcome getaway from the city for many – and earlier this month, that certainly includes jazz duo Dizzy & Fay. “As soon as I got out of my car and
Wine sommelier talks stereotypes and sexism at Peller Estates book launch
Natalie MacLean is tired of the harmful notion that women are driven to drink. A good example of this, and one that will likely be familiar to anyone who’s on social media, is
St. Davids Leos wash pups to raise cash for dog guides
Last Saturday dog lovers crossed a chore off of their to-do lists all while helping out a worthy cause. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. the St. Davids Leos were at Pet Valu
Inaugural Road Rally aims to raise $20,000 for Red Roof Retreat
Retired business executive Jon Taylor always likes to have a charitable event to get behind and this year he’s leading Red Roof Retreat’s inaugural Road Rally in September. With 25 spots at $500
St. Davids homewares shop rises from ashes of major fire
After two years of difficulty, including losing all her work in a destructive fire, a St. Davids businesswoman is ready for a new start. Jeska Eedens, the owner of Taurus Terrazzo Homewares, has opened
Rock club pitches kids’ education centre at Queenston Quarry
Nearly all of the limestone here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, including that used in the construction of the old courthouse and the Brock Monument, was sourced right from the quarry of Queenston. Dating back 400
‘Back to normal’ for 55th annual Virgil Stampede
This year it’s back and promising to be better than ever. The 55th annual Virgil Stampede, running May 20 to 22, is returning to normal in the wake of three years of COVID
NOTL throws a coronation fete fit for a king
Doreen Hounsham attended the second coronation celebration of her life on Saturday, trading Scotland for Simcoe Park. After completing the one-kilometre walk organized by Queen Street’s Scottish Loft from the post office to
Walking tour highlights key scenes from NOTL’s Black history
The Olde Candy Shoppe on Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake once housed a barbershop. In the 1880s, a Black man by the name of Lewis Ross owned the barbershop and was a successful businessman
Arts: SRCvinyl is NOTL’s hidden musical gem
Tucked away inside Limited Distillery on Henegan Road, SRCvinyl is a somewhat unknown gem of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Featuring a wide range of genres including soundtracks and pop stars like Taylor Swift, this record shop-distillery
St. Mark’s bells to chime for King Charles
For the first time in nearly five years, Bernadette Secco will get to showcase her bell chiming skills at St. Mark’s Anglican Church to mark the coronation of King Charles III. On Sunday,
St. Davids firefighters dish out community breakfast
On the last Saturday of each month, firefighters at St. Davids Firehall exchange their hoses for spatulas. Last Saturday’s firefighter buffet welcomed about 150 people to enjoy all the breakfast classics. “The association
Queenston Women’s Chorus marks 20 years of music at spring concert
Celeste Brillon was always drawn by the world of women’s choir, though it would’ve been difficult not to be. Her mother, Lisa Brillon, is the director of the Queenston Women’s Chorus. For two
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