Julia Sacco, Author at Niagara Now

Angry residents storm out of town planning meeting

The town needs to give people more time to prepare to speak during a council meeting, some residents say — but councillors and the lord mayor say they’re simply following standard procedures. Angry

Arts: Swifties bond over drinks and tunes at Limited Distillery

Swifties flocked to Limited Distillery and SRC Vinyl on Sunday in Virgil for a special edition of the Spin the Black Circle series. Sunday was the third episode of Limited Distillery’s special themed

Leafs superfan packs away sign for another season

Sue Rumsey isn’t planning on changing teams any time soon. Despite the Toronto Maple Leafs elimination from the NHL playoffs thanks to a 2-1 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 7,

Croatian heritage on display at national centre for Folk Arts Festival

The Croatian National Centre of Niagara kicked off the region’s annual Folk Arts Festival on Saturday with an open house at the centre’s home on Line 3 Road. The open house featured traditional

NOTL councillors vote to raise annual salary to $20,000

Coun. Wendy Cheropita is unhappy with how much Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors are earning and she has persuaded her colleagues to boost their annual stipend. NOTL councillors have been among the lowest paid in Niagara

Search and rescue open house shines a light on safety

When it comes to being part of a search and rescue team, Randy Klaassen says it’s all about keeping your eyes peeled for the people you’re trying to help and staying focused —

Leos host walk for guide dogs May 26

The St. Davids Leos are gearing up to support the Lions of Canada Foundation of Dog Guides for the second year in a row with the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides at

Learn & Live session explores ‘lessons of service’

This month’s Learn & Live session will offer a glimpse into the important life lessons learned through military and police service. On May 27, Peter Warrack, Lt.-Gen. Michel Maisonneuve and his wife Maj.

Optometrist raises $15,000 for Newark Neighbours

Dr. Marianne Hopkins raised around $8,000 in donations prior to the total solar eclipse on April 8 in support of Newark Neighbours — and has since topped it up to $15,000. Hopkins gave

Mother’s Day florals workshop still has spots left

This Saturday is the last day to book a spot for Lady Lavender Floral’s Mother’s Day workshop on May 11. The workshop, starting at noon at the Queenston Library, will feature a high

Spring has sprung at the NOTL Youth Collective

The NOTL Youth Collective welcomed a new season of fun for youth in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Wednesday. After a successful year of running the collective, Caroline Polgrabia said the volunteers have “really started to

Sign of the times: Die-hard Virgil fans proudly cheer on their Toronto Maple Leafs

Sue Rumsey is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan through and through and she has the front lawn to prove it. Rumsey’s popular “Go Leafs Go” lawn signage on Niagara Stone Road in Virgil

Code Grey: NOTL urged to do more for aging residents

With town older and greyer than most communities, health care and affordable housing for seniors are major issues “Code Grey” is one in a series of stories in The Lake Report about

Queenston Women’s Chorus to perform “Peace, Hope and Harmony”

Saturday’s performance by the Queenston Women’s Chorus will centre on the theme of peace, hope and harmony. Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Trillium United Church in St. Catharines, the concert will

Indigenous cultural exchange draws a crowd at BioBlitz

Nature lovers came together on Saturday during Niagara College’s ninth annual BioBlitz to learn more about the wildlife and vegetation that occupy the school’s backyard — which has been on this land for

April 22’s Learn & Live focuses on heritage trail’s history

Rick Meloen is a strong advocate for learning about the history of the town. He has a lifetime of knowledge and experience with the inner workings of Niagara-on-the-Lake and on April 22, he’ll

Golf club staff support colleague fighting cancer

Brenda Breen has been working at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club for nearly 10 years and after a recent cancer diagnosis, her colleagues are banding together to help. “When the employees, myself and the

ECLIPSED! Fans say the wait was worth it, despite cloudy conditions

Visitors and residents were scattered across Niagara-on-the-Lake Monday afternoon in hopes of catching a glimpse of the full solar eclipse. In the hours leading up to it, spirits were low with most of

Wilson and Seeger bring ‘Taylor’ and ‘Pink’ to Corks

If you couldn’t get your hands on those Eras Tour tickets, Corks is bringing it to Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, Jessica Wilson is Taylor Swift and

The art of the Irish Harp’s ‘perfect pint’

For many, a pint of Guinness is more than just a beer — it’s an experience. From its origins in 1759 Dublin, Guinness is now brewed in almost 50 countries and available in

Three generations come together at Scouts Kub-Kar race

This year’s scouting Kub-Kar races in Niagara brought together both current Cub Scouts and scouts who blazed their own trails years ago. Eight-year-old Charlie Squire is only in his first year of Cub

Arts: Singer brings impersonations to stage at Corks this Friday

Angela Seeger’s ‘What’s in the trunk?’ performance showcases some of your favourite stars Angela Seeger got her start in musical theatre and formed her first band at 19. “It’s one of those

Newark Neighbours short on participants for porch pickup

Cindy Grant and volunteers have been busy putting together 130 Easter hampers for clients of Newark Neighbours to be distributed on March 28. Porch pickups will be held on Saturday, March 23 and

Chico is the man: Nearly 22-year-old pup dines on steak and chicken daily

Esther Battista’s family pet Chico is almost 154 years old. In dog years. Even among Niagara-on-the-Lake’s famously aging populace, that is far older than any other resident. Battista’s family got the Bichon Frisé

Miniatures support NOTL Cats

Cindy Carter is downsizing her handmade miniature collection and Niagara-on-the-Lake residents have the opportunity to get their hands on them — in support of a good cause. To support NOTL Cats Rescue, Carter

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