NOTL 4 All raises more than $1,000 for Hospice Niagara
The fundraiser brought together hundreds of participants to remember loved ones and help fund end-of-life programs in the region.
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400-year tree on Epp Farm celebrated with provincial honour
“This is really a piece of history,” said Vincent Mayne from Tree Trust Ontario. “It’s worth stopping by and just recognizing this tree. Slowly drive along the road and enjoy it.”
Village market ends season with plans to triple vendor space next year
The Garrison Village market wrapped up its summer season Saturday, marking its final day in the small parking lot it’s occupied for several years before it relocates to a new, larger home next year — in front of the future Clayfield Hotel.
Little Hearts Markets goes ‘above and beyond’ with first Jackson-Triggs event
The market’s co-founder said it was about more than sales: it was about restoring community support for small Canadian businesses.
11th annual pow wow returns to NOTL Native Centre after five-year absence
It was a close call for this year’s Niagara Regional Native Centre powwow — the yearly gathering, which saw some organizing troubles, was rescued at the 11th hour by community members who stepped in to save the treasured event.
Lions Club helps shoe drive send 20K pairs to families overseas
More than 20,000 pairs of donated shoes were hauled out of a shipping container in St. Davids last Saturday, marking the end of a months-long community effort that will help families overseas build new lives.
Red Roof Retreat scavenger hunt raises $50,000 for new facility
The third annual rally, starting and ending at the retreat’s Concession 6 property, marked the final event before crews demolish the current facility to make way for a 5,700-square-foot accessible building.
Legion honours veterans at Lakeshore Cemetery with Decoration Day service
Fresh flags waved at Lakeshore Cemetery Sunday as Legion members and residents gathered to honour veterans laid to rest in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Artist Hao Wang inspired by NOTL landscapes at Vineridge Academy exhibition
Bright paintings, some inspired by Niagara-on-the-Lake scenery, filled Vineridge Academy’s new art studio Saturday as visiting artist Hao Wang showcased months of work from his residency.
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.
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.
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