Historical storyteller Daryl Learn said he hopes to continue spreading awareness through events like Fort George’s — an attitude expressed by other re-enactors involved in the U.S. sneak attack demonstration.
On Friday, July 4, the latest test results by Niagara Region’s public health department gave Queen’s Royal Beach a passing grade for the first time in two weeks.
Kenny Bradford’s five-year-old daughter, Laina, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year. Bradford said that while life with diabetes has its challenges, such as monitoring and balancing insulin, the newfound community has been the silver lining.
“It’s fascinating to me what Canada did in both world wars, particularly the Great War,” said Richard Moncrief, a re-enactor who travelled from Virginia to take part in the weekend’s event. “It’s worth the trek.”
The Visiting Artist Program launched last December for Queenston Pottery’s holiday show, and the success of that collaboration inspired its permanent place at the studio.
The cider house has joined more than 400 Canadian businesses that are “rainbow registered” — a certification signalling a location is a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Adults who grew up playing softball in Niagara-on-the-Lake returned to the diamond last weekend to celebrate Tina Pollak, the late softball coach whose loved ones say did everything she could to help aspiring young players be able to play the game.
The Laura Secord choir is recognized nationally through MusicFest Canada and the CBC Canadian Music Class Challenge, but choir leader Katryna Sacco said getting to perform for the community is a uniquely special experience: “It’s really nice to extend our reach throughout the community.”
Merri-Lee Culbert, a bereavement coordinator at NOTL Palliative Care, shared how grief is a cyclical process. For this reason, the butterfly is a popular symbol for learning how to coexist with grief.
Eight fathers had the chance to get in uniform and learn how to launch a cannon, before getting to do it themselves in front of an audience — who cheered them on.
The Niagara branch of the United Empire Loyalists got its name from Col. John Butler, a Loyalist who led a group to fight Americans on behalf of the British: “Were it not for him, there may not be a Canada.”
In 2014, Loblaws broke the world record for the most wheels cracked at the same time with 1,209 wheels. To defend its title, 1,800 wheels was the goal attempted last Saturday.
From stained glass and ceramic dishes to abstract paintings and self-portraits, last weekend offered art lovers and creatives a chance to explore the diversity of work made by Niagara-on-the-Lake’s artists.
Members of the Polish community, including those in NOTL and beyond, gathered to honour the Polish and Canadian volunteers who left home to train at Camp Kościuszko before heading to Europe to fight for Poland’s independence. “This place is very dear to me personally,” said Witold Dzielski, ambassador of Poland to Canada.
Judy Kerr, one of the event organizers, made sure a section was designated for migrant workers at this year’s sale. She explained that last year, workers were invited to take freely from items left after the sale ended and realized their biggest need was fresh, warm clothes.
The fierce competition drew in a crowd watching on the edge of their seats at the Junior Niagara Smash tournament last weekend, hosted at the NOTL Tennis Club.
In light of recent political shifts between Canada and the U.S. — notably in the form of a trade war and discussion about Canada become America’s “51st state” — historical awareness may be more important than ever, said Fort George’s site supervisor.
The fair included several outdoor activities for kids, including face painting, mini-games and bounce houses. But the most exciting part was Crossroads principal Kate Fish in the dunk tank, as seen by the line of students waiting for their turn to make the perfect shot.
Artists and gardeners in the Chautauqua neighbourhood opened their homes and backyards to visitors this past weekend for the Chautauqua Art and Garden Tour, giving visitors an intimate view of their artistic worlds.
Across all age groups, the NOTL Soccer Club has around 400 players this year. The most popular age group is Jagger and Kade’s group, the Timbits, which has around 80 players.
The volunteers hope these events can bring awareness to the difficulty of finding a dog guide, both in the availability of dogs and the price of raising one.
The farmers’ market opened for the season this past weekend, and some of its vendors who run Niagara-based businesses are noticing a trend of customers wanting to keep their dollars in the community.
From May 23 to 25, 23 teams played at Centennial Sports Park in Virgil — the same community where Mike Jones played, coached and volunteered for over 40 years.
In the beginning, video production was just an amusing pastime for Preston Sibley. He started Sibp55 Productions three years ago, after undergoing heart surgery and thus being in need of a new hobby.
NOTL’s Yellow Door Theatre Project is branching out and launching a new film academy after receiving a $16,000 grant from the Goettler Family Foundation. After pitching the idea of a unique film academy
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