Farmworker Hub opening social space for seasonal workers
Seasonal farmworkers will soon be able to visit the Farmworker Hub to mingle in its new upstairs social space. As of March 19, the space above the hub at Virgil’s Cornerstone Community
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Town abandons legal fight over clear-cutting at Rand Estate
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has withdrawn its appeal of a court’s decision to stay charges against two of developer Benny Marotta’s companies. After an update from legal advisers, “council made the decision to
Residents catch glimpse of life in NOTL for early Black settlers
A 17-year-old character named Jacob made the long, hard journey to Canada via the Underground Railroad. Though Jacob is fictional, Niagara-on-the-Lake resident George Webber used him to tell the story of early Black
Music echoes through Navy Hall for historic lecture
Guests were transported back in time musically as they entered Navy Hall last Friday. The recreated 41st Regiment of Foot Band performed in a corner, the lights illuminating the musicians’ faces as they played, their
Avery’s birthday wish comes true
For Avery London’s 10th birthday this year, he asked for items to donate to the Newark Neighbours foodbank. His mom, Krista London, is an influencer on TikTok and reached out to her viewers, who
Resident looks to build new house next to historic homestead
The William Steward Homestead on Butler Street might be getting a new neighbour. Bruce Harvey, the current owner of the homestead, has asked the town to rezone the property so he can legally
Historic stone culvert discovered during road excavation
A piece of historic stone culvert has been uncovered during a town construction project at the Simcoe and Johnson streets. “As the stone culvert is an early structure, staff attended the work site
Headstones were laid out flat at cemetery, not buried, town says
Did they or didn’t they? James Russell, a Toronto resident known for his restoration efforts at the Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground, claims the town purposefully buried headstones at the cemetery many years
‘We’re at a standstill’: More donations needed to fill farmworker welcome kits
The production of welcome kits for farmworkers is at a standstill due to a shortage of donations. Farmworker advocate Jane Andres and her team of volunteers are halfway to their goal of 500
St. Davids boxer crowned national champion
Mckenzie Wright wins third Canadian title with third-round TKO; next stop is qualifying for Pan Am Games St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright went into the Elite National Championships in Brampton with one goal
Cannon balls and muskets among artifacts at history session
Fireside Friday presentations feature tales from War of 1812 What better way to commemorate the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George than through artifacts? Last Friday, about 40 people packed
Youth Collective’s curators contest dives into NOTL’s history
The NOTL Youth Collective is collaborating with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum to bring a bit of history to young people in February. From Feb. 8 to 22, students in grades 7 to 12 registered
BREAKING NEWS: St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright wins Canadian championship; Next stop Pan Am qualifiers and maybe Paris Olympics
NEWS UPDATE: Saturday, Feb. 4 – Mckenzie Wright of St. Davids won the Canadian amateur boxing championship Saturday night, scoring a third-round technical knockout over her opponent. With the win, Wright now will compete for a chance to
Sports: NOTL softball registration to begin Feb. 10
Parents will be able to sign their kids up for NOTL softball soon. On Feb. 10, online registration is scheduled to open for kids ages three through 14, and, if there’s enough interest,
20 NOTL wineries indulging in Chocolate & Cheese all month
Wine, chocolate and cheese … a tasty combination. NOTL’s Chocolate & Cheese touring pass program is back each weekend in February. “This is the second year now that we’re doing the program as
Archeological assessment to begin at Black burial ground
After months of preparation and determination by a citizen-driven fundraising committee, the first stage of an archeological assessment will be done at the Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground. “Myself and the team are
Niagara-on-the-Lake ranks second in Canada as Tripadvisor destination
And the people have spoken. Niagara-on-the-Lake has been honoured with Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Popular Destination in Canada award. This award doesn’t come from judges, but from customers and
Thousands of seasonal agricultural workers arrive in Ontario
Migrant workers hired under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program have started to arrive from the Caribbean and Mexico to help Niagara farmers. About 3,000 seasonal workers from Mexico and the Caribbean began arriving
Rooftop tower at Niagara College helps track at-risk wild birds
Tracking wildlife just got a whole lot easier at Niagara College. The Motus Tower Project at Niagara College’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is finally taking flight, thanks to a team of
Fireworks, wine and food celebrate return of Icewine Festival
Sparkling, ice and everything nice. Friday night’s Sparkle & Ice Gala at the old Court House in Niagara-on-the-Lake kicked off the Icewine Festival in true NOTL fashion – some good food, delicious wine,
A busy week as NOTL Youth Collective’s winter program begins
Air hockey, pool and basketball … what more could a kid want? About 13 young people showed up at Cornerstone Community Church for the NOTL Youth Collective’s first after-school drop-in session on Monday,
Drop-in event Saturday collects items to welcome seasonal farmworkers to NOTL
This year, seasonal farmworker advocate Kit Andres is celebrating their birthday in a different way — by holding a drive-up mutual aid event. From 3 to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Andres invites the
Spotted lanternfly is a manageable pest, says U.S. grape grower
But farmers need to be vigilant because insect can destroy entire vineyards Vigilance may be the key to controlling a possible spotted lanternfly invasion in Niagara this spring, warns an American
Fire victim Ryan Konkin was recently engaged, loved fishing
“I’ll love you for forever and a day.” That’s what Natalia Sepúlveda-Lastra’s late fiancé Ryan Konkin told her just days before he died of severe burns sustained in the explosion and fire at
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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