Queenston comes together for first annual Heritage Day in years
The day used to be a regular highlight of late summer, but the annual event ceased roughly 20 years ago. Now, after the Saturday event, the community is interested in bringing it back.
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Legion and Classic NOTL group spark old memories with 50th high school reunion
Organizers say it has grown into an important way for locals and former classmates to share stories and hold onto the town’s small-community spirit.
Laura Secord’s 250th birthday celebrated in Queenston, her old stomping grounds
Queenston marked Laura Secord’s 250th on Saturday with speeches, a cake crafted by Niagara College and a pointed reminder that local history links to today’s cross-border economy.
Hundreds hits the streets for NOTL’s Terry Fox Run
The 45th annual Terry Fox Run set off from Simcoe Park in Old Town on Sept. 14, with teams of local business, cancer survivors and families joining a community push to finish what Terry Fox started.
Sweet sales attract crowds to Grace United festival market
Organizers said turnout was steady through the day, helped by clear skies after last year’s late-summer storm cut into sales.
Beijing West brings Chinese food back to town
If you’re looking for a spot in town to eat out and enjoy some General Tso’s chicken and fried rice, your prayers have been answered.
Canadian artists shine at Pumphouse fundraiser amid U.S. trade war
A stone’s throw from the border, locals and U.S. tourists got an intimate look at Canadian creativity this weekend at the annual Art at the Pumphouse market.
St. Davids Carnival pulls it off again for 62nd year
Families packed the fairgrounds in St. Davids this weekend as the Lions Carnival wrapped its 62nd edition with big crowds, strong sales and a few new ideas for how to give back.
Brock students among victims in fiery Queenston Rd. crash
Two of the three young people killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake last week were laid to rest Tuesday.
Craft Beer Fest packs Irish Harp patio with Canadian pride
With U.S. tariffs looming, the Irish Harp Pub turned its patio into a celebration of all-Canadian breweries and cross-border camaraderie during its third-annual Craft Beer Fest on Saturday.
Niagara Motors car show raises thousands for Red Roof Retreat
More than 80 classic and specialty cars filled Niagara Motors’ lot on Saturday as community members gathered for the dealership’s fourth annual charity show in support of Red Roof Retreat.
Santas bring the North Pole to NOTL a little early this year
At Fort George, the Santas explored the historic site in their summer Santa costumes, greeted families and brought a little Christmas spirit to the height of NOTL’s tourist season.
No rest between regattas for rising star rower Kennedy Bartel
After medalling for Canada in Michigan, 17-year-old Kennedy Bartel barely got a break before racing again in the Welland Canal and now has her sights set on one of Canada’s most competitive junior regattas.
Artistry by the Lake welcomes locals and U.S. tourists to Canada Day Artstravaganza
This year’s Artistry by the Lake market proved a huge success over the Canada Day weekend, attracting crowds of eager buyers from across Ontario and many American tourists.
St. Mark’s ripens for its Cherry Festival on July 5
Hundreds of made-from-scratch cherry pies will tempt early risers when St. Mark’s Anglican Church throws its annual community festival next week.
St. Andrew’s Strawberry Fest goes 40 years strong
Strawberries, sunshine and 40 years of neighbourly know-how drew more than 5,000 people to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Saturday.
NOTLers celebrate Pride at Simcoe Park potluck, say visibility mattes more than ever
“You want your kids to be able to be themselves in this community and feel like they’re free to be who they are,” says one parent.
Ride to Conquer Cancer raises record-breaking $20.61 million
For the first time, the annual Ride to Conquer Cancer started in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Saturday as 400 cyclists pedalled from Peller Estates and traversed 200 kilometres, to Hamilton and back, to raise millions in the fight against cancer.
NOTL Public Library celebrates its 225th anniversary with a fresh look
The library’s summer kick-off drew families for games, art and story time, while staff soft-launched a new logo, colour palette and signage. The rebrand is meant to modernize the library’s appearance and signal that its services go beyond lending books.
Free supper salutes NOTL’s foreign agricultural workers
More than 100 migrant farm workers and Spanish-speaking locals filled the church hall on Davy Street on June 1 after the Spanish-language Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church.
Teen leads NOTL’s Pride picnic at Simcoe Park
Queer Niagara is hosting its second annual Pride Potluck on June 14 from noon to 7 p.m. under the bandstand at the park.
RiverBrink unveils Naoko Matsubara’s visionary woodcuts
Matsubara studied art in Japan, then travelled to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh as a graduate student in 1961, when she discovered her connection to woodblock painting — and has been working with the art form for six decades since.
Stampede rolls out free shuttle to corral Virgil traffic
The shuttle service, paid for by the Virgil Business Association, ran every 20 minutes from noon to 11 p.m. on May 19, marking the first time in the fair’s history that visitors have been given the option to take a shuttle.
CJ’s Skatepark ramps up fun at Virgil Stampede
More than 100 youngsters, from toddlers to teens, tried their first ramps with protective gear and boards that CJ’s Skatepark provided. “At first, it’s fear, and then they’re surprised at how well they actually do with instruction,” said instructor Kevin David.
NOTL Museum ‘overwhelmed’ with honour after Living Landmark award
In recognition of the museum’s 130th anniversary this year, the Niagara Foundation has chosen to name it the town’s newest Living Landmark. The honour will be presented this November at Navy Hall.
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