This August marks 100 years since Elizabeth Andres, mother to Buddy Andres and his 11 siblings, arrived in Canada from South Russia, present-day Ukraine. A century later, Andres honoured his parents’ sacrifice with a gathering of 140 family members.
With a fruity aroma on Queen Street and guests in peachy attire, NOTL was painted orange for the Peach Festival on Friday and Saturday, with one of the biggest turnouts the Chamber’s leader has ever seen.
Since May, the Ibbotson family and a team of volunteers have been searching for Luna the dog, who has been spotted by multiple people around town but hasn’t successfully been caught and taken back home.
Young athletes from 38 countries are in Niagara-on-the-Lake this week to take part in the World Squash Junior Championship, a six-day tournament of more than 500 matches.
World Cup mania reached a fever pitch on Sunday afternoon as soccer fans came out to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to witness the final match of this year’s FIFA World Cup.
In Lenore Sooknarine’s eyes, gardening is more than a hobby – it’s an interaction with the world around her. She was one of 10 gardeners who opened up her home to the public for the Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour.
Hundreds lined up outside the church on Saturday afternoon to get their hands on one of the church’s cherry pies, as well as quarts of fresh cherries, all in celebration of the summer’s cherry season.
With a view of Lake Ontario and the sound of waves rolling in, vendors at Queen’s Royal Park showcased their products and met with fellow creatives.
Lynda Flanagan’s latest collection of paintings invites viewers to consider not only the coexistence of humans and the natural world, but also what binds them to each other.
A variety of reasons to celebrate brought guests to the festivities at the Legion, but one sentiment united the party-goers: “I’m proud to be Canadian.”
From vineyard sunsets to waterfront views, Niagara-on-the-Lake became one big jazz stage last weekend as music lovers travelled from venue to venue as part of the Niagara Jazz Festival’s annual Jazz Crawl.
For some, the idea of igniting a 19th-century-style weapon may be intimidating. But for Baird Tucker, it’s a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” he couldn’t pass up — especially in front of his son.
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s young soccer players laced up their cleats and took to the field at the Virgil Sports Park for their final games of the season last weekend.
Nancy Wardle will be at the Queenston Pottery in Niagara-on-the-Lake until Sept. 1 as part of the shop’s visiting artist program, showing visitors the ins and outs of her craft.
U.S. travellers are still visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake in high numbers, despite a sharp decline in traffic from Canada to the States. We asked some of them what brought them to town, how they travelled and how they enjoyed their stay.
The student-run Nature, Play and Mind Club is encouraging fellow young people to ditch their devices and enjoy what the outside world has to offer.
The abundance of local vendors, businesses and venues allows Niagara to host many farmers’ market-style events, but one organizer says it may come at the expense of quality experiences.
Helping out never tasted sweeter, as treats ranging from s’mores bars, butter tarts and cookies were on sale at the Meridian Credit Union Arena this past weekend to support animal rescue efforts.
One demonstration, the perfect volley, attracted the largest crowd. Its firing includes a line of soldiers shooting their muskets at the same time to create one loud and simultaneous shot.
The latest works of Marilyn Cochrane speak to the mystery of the universe and bring together the beauty of interstellar objects with life on Earth, says the Niagara-on-the-Lake-based artist.
Despite the heat, over 1,500 visitors drove in for the event, where 381 vintage rides were on display for the crowds to explore.
The Peach Pit in Simcoe Park was the place to be for live music, kids’ activities and a calmer environment to enjoy peach treats in. The shopping took place on Queen Street, where dozens of vendors showed off their peachy products.
From lush native landscapes to tiny but stunning backyards, nine Niagara-on-the-Lake residents opened their private gardens to the public for the NOTL Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour.
St. David’s Veterinary Clinic hosted its annual community appreciation barbecue to celebrate the close bonds between pet owners, their animals and clinic staff.
The disc golf tournament held at the NOTL Community Centre raised more than $1,200 for PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and Positive Living Niagara.
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