Newark Neighbours food bank visits more than double
The demand for food banks continues to rise and there is no sign of it slowing. Use of food banks has been increasing for the past six years, according to Feed Ontario’s 2022
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Somer has a diploma in journalism and travel and tourism. She has a love for photography and is passionate about the environment, animals and travel. When she’s not writing, she’s doing photoshoots, hanging out with her rescue cat, out for a hike or reading a book.
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‘Kind-hearted’ boy wants food bank donations, not birthday gifts
This year, toys are at the bottom of Avery London’s birthday wish list. When Avery’s mom, Krista London, asked her son what he wanted for his birthday, she was surprised when he told
NOTL Youth Collective gears up for winter program launch
After months of preparation, the NOTL Youth Collective is ready to launch an eight-week winter program. Starting on Monday, Jan. 16, the collective will begin its winter program for youth in Grades 7
Please don’t feed the coyotes: Experts warn that food, trash left outdoors can attract the predators
Experts warn that food, trash left outdoors can attract the animals Coyote sightings are on the rise in Niagara-on-the-Lake and, once again, experts are advising people not to feed them. There have
Consolidated regional bus system means minor changes for NOTL
Niagara Region has launched its new consolidated transit system but it will have little impact on Niagara-on-the-Lake. The transit systems of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, Fort Erie and the region are all operated
Youth Collective to unveil winter program at Wednesday open house
The hardworking volunteers at the NOTL Youth Collective are gearing up to launch their winter program. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, residents can attend the collective’s information and registration night from 7 to 9 p.m.
Culvert replacement will mean detours in Old Town
Driving around Old Town might require some detours until the end of April. From Jan. 16 to April 28 the town has hired Anthony’s Excavating to remove and replace an underground culvert at
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 28th annual Icewine Festival is fast approaching
It’s almost time to start sipping icewine at Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 28th annual Icewine Festival. “It’s such a signature event to Niagara-on-the-Lake and I think it’s also significant to what we do here in Niagara-on-the-Lake
NOTL pharmacists gear up to prescribe medication for common ailments
New system will require patience – and probably an appointment Pink eye? Cold sores? Hay fever? Now you can skip the clinic and head directly to the pharmacy. As of Jan. 1, Ontario
Drop off your bottles and support NOTL’s air cadets this Saturday
You can bring your empty bottles to three different drop-off spots this Saturday to help out the 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadets. “The cadets will be out, some of the parents will
Sweets & Swirls concession stand at Virgil arena is officially open
Skates? Check. Coffee? Check. Snacks? Also check. For the next four months, anyone heading to the Meridian Credit Union and Centennial Arena can indulge in coffee, tea, cold drinks and a variety of
Skate on: NOTL arenas open for public skating till Saturday
It’s time to sharpen your skates and hit the ice. Though the temperature outside is rising, you can enjoy one of the most popular winter activities inside the Meridian Credit Union and Centennial
PHOTO GALLERY: Courageous NOTL penguins say Boxing Day dip is c-c-cold, but ‘lots of fun’
It was a dip even the penguins would be proud of. After a last-minute location change back to Balls Beach from Queen’s Royal Beach, about 30 participants ventured into the frigid waters of
EXCLUSIVE: PHOTO GALLERY: A magical wonderland inspired by joy and peace of the season
Couple’s colourful display on the Niagara Parkway is a stunning light show If you’ve driven the Niagara Parkway in the winter, you know it’s extremely dark – no street lamps, only lights
Christmas carols at NOTL’s tiniest chapel Saturday
It’s time to tune up your singing voice. On Saturday, the tiny Living Water Wayside Chapel will hold its first Carol Sing for anyone who wants to get in the Christmas spirit and
Farmworker Hub needs donations of essential winter clothing
Do you have some extra winter clothing you’re not sure what to do with? Consider donating it to the NOTL Farmworker Hub. Seasonal agricultural workers will be begin returning in January and the
Decked out tractors will parade through Virgil on Thursday
Tractors will roll through Virgil on Thursday for the second annual Christmas tractor parade. “We have 33 (tractors) as compared to 18 from last year,” said Dorothy Soo-Wiens, who organized last year’s event
Crafts, chili and more crafts at Legion’s Christmas show
There’s no time like a crafty time. That’s true for Sandar Vyse, owner of StitchM’s Cards and Keepsakes, a business she started in 2017. Over the weekend Vyse was selling her handmade cross-stitched
History, wine and food served during evening at vineyard
Guests took a step back in time at Ravine Vineyards for a night of History in the Vineyard. The last time it was held in person was three years ago at Ravine. Due
Newark Neighbours prepares to fill dozens of hampers for Christmas
Christmas is around the corner and Newark Neighbours is getting its Christmas hampers ready. Much like Thanksgiving, Newark Neighbours will be providing between 55 and 60 families with a hamper full of food
Mexican workers accuse Canadian farmers of mistreatment
‘We endure shouting, racist comments, insults,’ open letter alleges Seasonal farm workers are speaking out over what they describe as inhumane treatment from their Canadian employers. Mexican agricultural workers have written an open letter
‘Selfless’ St. Davids girl brings toys and joy to children in hospital at Christmas
Nine-year-old Inalis Medina is bringing joy to lots of children this Christmas. “She’s a very selfless child,” says her mother Annalisa Medina. This year Inalis and her mother, who live in St. Davids,
Thousands swarm Queen Street for annual Candlelight Stroll
Somer Slobodian and Evan Loree The Lake Report By the end of Friday night’s annual Candlelight Stroll, Ceto Reid didn’t want to leave. Reid is a farmworker from Jamaica who was struck by
You better watch out: Santa Clauses will be running through town
It’s time to grab your Santa suit and hit the streets running. On Dec. 18, Santa’s everywhere will be parking their sleighs and running through the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake for the NOTL Realty
‘Being here I don’t feel alone anymore’: Valhalla Projects Learn to Live program helps veterans, first responders through PTSD
Animals have a way of sensing our emotions. Which is why this fall, the Valhalla Project’s five-day Learn to Live Residential Respite Program made a stop at the farm of Randy Lakeit and
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