The kids start the year playing on only half the ice but in January — and last weekend’s tournament — they move to full ice, which adds new rules (including offside, icing and penalties) plus a lot more room to skate and move around.
The festival’s business development manager said that while she sees icewine as an opportunity for people to buy local and support Canadian businesses, they also welcome all visitors.
For Simon Vaughn, a vendor and DJ who lives three blocks from the Legion, the event reflected a hard shift in how he makes sales, directly affected by the ongoing U.S.–Canada trade war.
The free weekend open house ran Dec. 13 and 14 at Fort George National Historic Site, showcasing British-influenced Christmas customs adapted to Upper Canada through traditional music, food, crafts and guided tours by staff.
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Christmas Parade returned Dec. 13 at near pre-pandemic scale, organizers say, drawing residents and visitors to Old Town as 102 entries moved through the historic core in clear winter weather.
Many Canadian Christmas tree farmers are facing significant financial pressure after American buyers pulled back due to the ongoing U.S.–Canada trade war.
The Holiday House Tour has raised more than $1.5 million since it began, including $260,000 in ticket sales last year, with $230,000 going directly to charity.
Running from Dec. 5 to 14, the market raises money for children’s and seniors’ programs in Niagara-on-the-Lake while offering an expanded selection of handmade work.
Stories of war, migration and peach orchards took centre stage as the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum launched its Mennonites of Niagara oral history project Saturday.
A Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas fundraiser is helping local shelters cope with a surge in abandoned pets driven by rising costs that many owners can no longer manage.
A boy from Niagara-on-the-Lake who later found himself in Kensington Palace returned home Saturday, now a man, to tell Willowbank guests how three remarkable women showed him the human stories hidden inside great jewels.
Many at the sale on Saturday say market has become a regular stop at this time of the year. The church aims to raise between $10,000 and $12,000 from the market.
For Rick Mlcak, handmade pottery carries the kind of meaning people can feel as soon as they pick it up: “You have a different sense of connection to the piece than if it’s something you just bought.”
A bottle and can drive in Virgil is helping the NOTL Wolves U13 team cover the cost of its only tournament this season and giving families a simple way to support young players.
The pass gives visitors a way to explore seasonal flavours while sampling from 24 of NOTL’s wineries as they head into the holidays.
For Niagara-on-the-Lake’s British Army veteran Peter Warrack, remembrance is not only a day on the calendar but a daily duty: “Without our forces and our peacekeepers, we wouldn’t have the life that we live, which is a very privileged one.”
Carvers from across Ontario gathered at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre last weekend for Wonders of Wood, where intricate creations and heartfelt stories revealed how carving continues to inspire creativity, connection and healing across generations.
When it comes to the role that Indigenous peoples had in some of Canada’s most significant battles, Crystal Haverstock says many Canadians are only beginning now to grasp the depth of their military service.
The show gathered urban photographers and explorers from Niagara and beyond who capture the forgotten corners of cities and give artgoers a look at worlds they rarely see.
On a chilly Friday evening in the heart of St. Davids, a parade of strange characters filled the barrel cellar of the Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery for a night of ghouls, goblins and frights — and a little viticulture.
Despite the struggle, tournament organizer and coach James Cadeau says important to deliver a well-run tournament so visiting teams leave with a positive impression of Niagara-on-the-Lake and local players feel proud to represent their community.
Toronto Blue Jays fans filled Niagara-on-the-Lake pubs Friday night as Toronto opened the World Series with an 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Canada’s first appearance in the championship since 1993. Game 3 is set for tonight at Dodger Stadium, kicking off at 8 p.m.
Thirteen spots around Niagara-on-the-Lake propped open their doors last Saturday and welcomed in dozens of visitors for an exploration of the town’s historic and cultural landmarks.
The Cider n’ Sweaters market drew steady shoppers throughout the day, offering local makers a vital sales boost as the Canada Post strike and U.S. tariffs continue to complicate online business for Niagara artisans.
Cyclists and walkers filled Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday morning for the annual Hummel Family Healing Cycle Ride, raising $60,000 to keep palliative care services free for Niagara-on-the-Lake residents.
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