Julia Sacco, Author at Niagara Now

Symphony orchestra’s 75th anniversary gala attracts hundreds

It was a real “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Niagara Symphony Orchestra’s gala of the same name.

‘They’re out of control’: Woman plans town hall protest against Parliament Oak hotel

Some residents are fed up with the new developments set for Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake and one woman in particular is ready to take a stand.

St. Davids Lions Carnival is back, rain or shine

The St. Davids Lions Carnival will be back for its 61st iteration at the end of the month — and hoping for clear skies.

Irish Harp welcomes furry friends from dog rescue

It was raining cats and dogs at the Irish Harp Pub on Sunday — in more ways than one. Despite stormy conditions, from 12 to 8 p.m. the patio at the Harp was bustling with furry friends out enjoying the PAWsitive Patio event.

Strong currents end swimmer’s bid for record, but he’ll try again

A sunny Saturday with negligible winds and Lake Ontario water temperatures warming up seemed like a perfect day for Hamilton’s Greg Maitinsky to attempt a record-setting solo swim. With his support team, Maitinsky

The lake wins this time: Strong currents curtail swimmer’s bid for record

A sunny Saturday with negligible winds and Lake Ontario water temperatures warming up seemed to be a perfect day for Hamilton’s Greg Maitinsky to attempt a record-setting solo swim. With his support team,

Steffanie Bjorgan honoured with Meritorious Service Award by Governor General

Initially, Red Roof Retreat founder Steffanie Bjorgan ignored the email advising her the Governor General was bestowing on her one of Canada’s highest honours.

Heritage trail continuing second phase, but needs donations for next steps

Before the Upper Canada Heritage Trail’s committee can commence work on its next phase, which will add another four kilometres to the trail, the committee hopes the Niagara-on-the-Lake community will raise more funds to support its efforts.

Travis Seetoo takes you behind ‘Roll of Shaw’ at next Learn & Live

The newest installment of Learn & Live at the NOTL Public Library will give attendees a look at a different side of the Shaw Festival.

Donors help museum buy Carnochan house for $1.4 million

Donations from the Goettlers and Joyners, and contributions from the museum and the town, led to the $1.425 million purchase of Carnochan’s old home at 25 Castlereagh St., right next door to the museum.

PHOTO GALLERY: Canada Day fun and celebrations all across NOTL

Niagara-on-the-Lake was the place to be this Canada Day weekend, with the streets of Old Town filled to the brim for all the holiday festivities.

New Queen and Mississagua gateway well worth it, Zalepa says

Guests entering the heritage district of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be greeted by a new sign as a they enter the intersection of Queen and Mississagua streets: a five-foot-tall brick gateway that says “Niagara-on-the-Lake Heritage District.”

Artistry by the Lake brings out NOTL creatives

Niagara has no shortage of creatives across the region. At Artistry By The Lake this past weekend, guests could explore more than 80 vendors hosted by Niagara artists, including some from right here in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

NOTL Museum buys Janet Carnochan house

The Niagara–on-the-Lake Museum is taking a big step forward in its multi-million expansion, with the purchase of the Janet Carnochan house at 25 Castlereagh St., next door to the museum complex.

Councillors give White Oaks highrise tower project a second chance

It’s better for the town to move ahead with plans for highrises in Glendale, with alterations, rather than dismissing the project altogether, says Coun. Gary Burroughs.

Despite backlash, council approves Parliament Oak hotel

The Parliament Oak Hotel is still a go, despite hope from some residents that the outcome would change following a loud public backlash.

Cherry Festival is home to treasures and treats

This year’s Cherry Festival at St. Mark’s will be more than sweet — the church will be giving early access to the annual Haute Emporium on Thursday, July 4.

Residents want library board to commit to neutrality

Cathy Simpson may not be returning to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library, but some residents say their battle for library neutrality — meaning, the right of library patrons to access books that express multiple, even opposing viewpoints — is far from over.