Crossroads students parade in costumes
On Halloween morning, students of all ages at Crossroads Public School took part in the annual costume parade. From Barbie to Batman, kids showed off their unique and creative looks to friends and
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Comedian Ron James seeks treasure in NOTL
Ron James strikes comedy gold in Niagara-on-the-Lake with season two of “1 Man’s Treasure.” Set to release in the spring of 2024, James and his crew began filming in Niagara in early October.
Halloween photo gallery: Virgil family decks the halls with bones and bodies
After moving to Canada in 2012, Miguel Pumariega decided he would celebrate Halloween to the fullest to make up for lost time. Pumariega grew up in Cuba, where Halloween celebrations used to be
Arts: New exhibition spotlights Willowmere Haven farm’s animal friends
For Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Bre Miller, her latest artistic endeavour all started with a love for animals. Miller and her husband, Spencer, have managed care of animals at Lauren and Vaughn Goettler farm Willowmere
As popularity grows, NOTL Pickleball Club is expanding
Pickleball seemingly has become one of the most popular activities in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On Sunday an open house at the NOTL Pickleball Club’s brand-new indoor courts at Central Community Centre on York Road attracted
Doors Open offers a behind-the-scenes look at NOTL history
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town known for its history – and with that comes a few secrets. For those who toured 12 of NOTL’s historic buildings on Saturday, some behind-the-scenes bits of history were
Learn & Live returns to NOTL Public Library
Learn & Live is returning to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library for its third year. The first sessions are scheduled and have spots available. On Monday, Oct. 30, the library will host a talk
New bench honours memory of longtime member of Friends of Fort George
A memorial bench honouring the memory of Louise Leyland – a Niagara-on-the-Lake woman who touched many lives with her love, friendship and passion for history – has found a rather fitting place to
Lessons learned from polio may help with COVID, says Hirji
On World Polio Day, Dr. Mustafa Hirji drew parallels between the infectious disease and COVID-19 that may help deal with this fall’s uptick in cases. During Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting at the Niagara-on-the-Lake
Holiday house tour returns – a little bit greener
For its 24th year of spotlighting homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake with an abundance of Christmas cheer, the annual Holiday House Tour is coming back this December – with a few twists. Tickets for the
Sports: NOTL pro drafted by team in National Pickleball League
Outdoor courts – and a bit of romance – drove Welland resident Reese George to travel 40 minutes to play pickleball. George, 23, started playing pickleball in 2018 at the YMCA and fell
Artist brings the essence of the Arctic to Pumphouse
Janet Read was able to capture the unique and compelling atmosphere of the Arctic in her latest art exhibition – entirely from memory. “High Arctic Light,” a new exhibition at the Niagara Pumphouse
Museum offers historical setting for annual wine tasting
This year’s Dig Our Roots wine tasting offered a unique experience to ticket holders. For the first time, the tasting was hosted in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. Brianne Hawley, the marketing director for Wineries
Fine Estates hosts Fall Fun Fest
The Fine Estates Team welcomed in the fall season with an afternoon of fun. To escape Saturday’s rainy conditions, NOTLers could head over to Fine Estates for snacks, pumpkin carving, games and exploring
Rain or shine, Oktoberfest served the steins
The weekend brought a taste of Germany to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Celebrators of the annual Oktoberfest were at the Exchange Brewery on Saturday to enjoy a day filled with steins of beer, pretzels, sausages and
As war rages, Jewish woman seeks solace in her community
When Alana Hurov moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake three years ago, she didn’t think much about what the Jewish community looked like in Niagara. Now, with a four-year-old daughter, Hurov has begun the journey of
Author discovers her Mennonite roots on cross-Canada summer trek
For Niagara-on-the-Lake author MJ Krause Chivers, her road trip across the country this past summer was about more than just sightseeing. “It was a self-discovery, spiritual journey. Definitely a psychological journey,” Krause Chivers
‘Respect is key:’ NOTL teacher recognized with Prime Minister’s Award
For Bryce Honsinger, teaching has been a lifelong passion. With 23 years under his belt, he has accomplished many of his dreams – namely, being an educator who inspires students every day and
Rock club gets a new name and partners with Niagara Geopark
NOTL’s Kids Rock Club has a new name and is gearing up ready to provide youth with more experiential learning. The newly named GeoKids Club has partnered with the Niagara Geopark for the upcoming
Walker’s Country Market helps Newark Neighbours make Thanksgiving a little sweeter for those in need
Walker’s Country Market has been donating pies to Newark Neighbours each holiday season for the past 10 years now – and Walker’s participation continues to grow along with the community’s need. For Thanksgiving
NOTL rings in the autumnal fun
Saturday’s Pumpkin Spice Fall Fair at Joseph’s Estate Wines marked one of the first of many autumnal festivals coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake this fall season. The winery hosted numerous vendors with handmade goods, live
Arts: Generational tragedy at centre of NOTL author’s first novel
Debi Goodwin has been writing fiction her entire life, but hasn’t realized a novel until now. Goodwin’s third book and first published work of fiction, “Rains, at Times Heavy,” is a story about
Comedy night brings Team Pillsy’s Terry Fox fundraiser to $120k
Once again, Joe Pillitteri brought his love for comedy and passion for charity together, helping to raise almost $87,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Friday’s comedy night at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre in
Healing fundraiser supports upkeep of Willowbank Love Garden
The healing powers of music, love and community encapsulated a Sunday evening at the Willowbank Love Garden, where a fundraiser was held to help collect the supplies needed to tend to the school’s
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