Virgil Stampede turns thrills into $100K for local organizations
“The kids have been waiting months for this, and they go crazy when the games open,” said Dominik Choquette-Lague, who’s worked at the Stampede game booths for the past seven years.
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Royal Oak’s Mother’s Day bake sale boosts camp funds for students
Kids and community baked their way to Bracebridge this past week, with Royal Oak Community School’s Mother’s Day fundraiser securing sleepaway camp spots for students who’d otherwise miss lakeside hikes and canoe paddles.
Mothers Day market brings artisan everything to Lakeview Winery
Shoppers descended on Lakeview Wine Co. last Saturday, as 29 small business owners transformed the Niagara winery into a bustling Mother’s Day market of handmade treasures.
Walker volunteers take out the trash from NOTL’s streets
More than 50 staff combed parks, trails and roadsides on May 13 for the company’s sixth-annual Day of Action on Litter, collecting the mass equivalent of 21 refrigerators of trash.
Petals and paintbrushes draw Mother’s Day crowd to tulip farm
While the first weekend of May at the TASC Tulip Pick Farm saw heavy rain and a traffic jam cause hours of trouble for its staff and visitors, last Sunday brought the tulip fields sunny skies and a peaceful Mother’s Day.
Eager gardeners snap up plants at Horticultural Society sale
Local green thumbs proved they were no late bloomers at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale, quickly clearing tables of popular items within the first hour.
Thwaites farm stand launches season with asparagus and extended hours
The Thwaites family-run farm stand at 1984 Townline Rd. began its summer season this week, offering locally grown asparagus, peaches and other crops daily.
St. Davids Lioness Club rallies community with spring market success
Rainy skies couldn’t put a stop to the St. Davids Lioness Club’s annual spring market on Saturday, which drew steady crowds despite having to move indoors to avoid the weather.
Traffic turmoil tests TASC tulip farm’s blooming popularity
Heavy rain flooded the tulip farm’s 20-acre grass parking lot, stranding over 50 vehicles in mud and forcing it to close the parking lot completely. Cars sat bumper-to-bumper from Concession 2 to Four Mile Creek Road after the farm closed its waterlogged lot at 2:30 p.m., despite forecasts predicting rain would stop by 11 a.m.
Yellow Door celebrates 10 years with an all-star performance
“Being seen matters. Belonging matters. Safe spaces and strong mentors matter. That’s what Yellow Door creates,” said donor Jordie Burton, who spoke about his own experience as a teenager finding joy and purpose in theatre.
Pastorals in pastel captivate art lovers at Queenston Pottery show
Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Kathy Cullis brought her luminous pastel landscapes to life at Queenston Pottery’s “Meet the Artist” event last Saturday, attracting visitors with scenes inspired by the NOTL countryside.
Grace United spreads sweet success with jam sale
The annual spring jam sale raised funds through preserves crafted by volunteers David Greaves and Heinz Probst, with proceeds going to a “berry” good cause: A new roof and boiler. “It’s a 170-year-old building. Things wear out,” said Pauline Miller, Grace United’s council chair.
80 Empire’s beats and optimisim echo beyond Niagara Music Awards
NOTL-based hip-hop duo 80 Empire didn’t take home a trophy at Sunday’s Niagara Music Awards, but they are still winning fans across the globe with their new album, guided by local collaborations, community engagement and an ethos of uplifting others.
Baba Williams teaches drumming and storytelling at NOTL library
“I believe that being Canadian — part of the mosaic, the many tribes and cultures around — means to share mine with them. To bring another world to their doorstep, to educate, inspire, and also inform,” said Baba Williams.
Sunny skies, family traditions and 10,000 eggs: Kids hop to Bunny Trail Easter weekend
“They’ve had decades to perfect this — it shows in the details,” said Geoff Quigley, who attended this weekend’s Bunny Trail with his wife and daughter.
Niagara Lions Club feeds Newark Neighbours with Easter food drive
The Lions Club hosted its annual Easter weekend food drive outside Hendrik’s and Phil’s Independent stores, collecting non-perishables and cash for Newark Neighbours, which supports food-insecure residents.
Animal lovers flock to NOTL fundraiser to support rescue pets
Proceeds from the event will be split evenly between Angel’s Rest Dog Rescue and the Heart and Hope Lost and Found Pets of Niagara.
Complaint against NOTL councillor tossed by integrity commissioner
A Virgil resident alleged Coun. Erwin Wiens violated conflict-of-interest rules through private meetings arranged at the property Wiens’ cousin Rainer Hummel and potential agricultural benefits from the province.
Easter egg fundraiser raises $5,000 for Ukrainian orphans
Local organizer Christyna Prokipchuk hosted 16 people at her Old Town home on April 13 for STEPPE UP for Ukraine to support the “Easter Gifts for the Children of Ukraine” campaign through Help Us Help.
Smooth sailing amid border concerns for Sailing Club’s season opener
Concerns about Canada-U.S. relations were raised during the series, as for most races, the Sailing Club conducts use markers in U.S. waters near Lake Ontario’s entrance, near Old Fort Niagara.
Niagara Community Foundation gave $110K last year to NOTL non-profits
As the foundation approaches its 25th anniversary, its $91.5 million endowment fund continues to support local charities through investment revenue, prioritizing long-term community impact.
Rotary Club helps local Air Cadets soar with $1,000 donation
When it comes to helping young people achieve their full potential, developing their leadership skills is crucial to the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake, says Chris Hatch, its director of community service.
Niagara artist Geoff Farnsworth depicts Canada-U.S. tensions in new exhibition
Political undercurrents found their way into the local art gallery on Sunday, as artist Geoff Farnsworth unveiled his newest abstract paintings at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre while sharing some of his techniques and inspirations.
Clare’s Harley-Davidson celebrates 70 years — and contends with U.S. tariffs
A 25 per cent tariff on imported automobiles, including motorcycles, came into effect on April 3, which owner Randy Clare says has created a great deal of uncertainty in the market.
Kaiser launches Liberal bid for Niagara Falls—NOTL as U.S. tariffs mark ‘attack on our country’
Liberal candidate Andrea Kaiser has thrown her hat into the ring for the title of MP of her riding and used her campaign launch open house last Sunday to speak out against “illegal” U.S. tariffs on Canada and express her trust in Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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