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Power surge: Hydro boxes get a Canadian makeover in art contest

Now in its seventh year, the program has transformed 20 hydro boxes in Niagara-on-the-Lake into public art, with three more to be unveiled later this year.

NOTLers say funding and tourist concerns raised by new parks and recreation master plan

The plan sets out a 10-year schedule to spend about $3.6 million on parks and recreational services. One key criticism is that the plan fails to explain how proposed initiatives will be paid for.

Winery group partners with museum to celebrate NOTL’s history

The new partnership will blend the region’s wine culture with its rich history while raising funds to support both the museum and the local group for farmworkers.

Niagara-on-the-Lake seeks public input on asset management plan

The asset management plan will guide decisions on maintaining and investing in critical infrastructure such as roads, water systems, parks and recreation facilities.

Human skull sparks homicide probe in Niagara-on-the-Lake

A human skull discovered near Read Road and the shore of Lake Ontario late last month has led to a homicide investigation, Niagara Regional Police confirmed.

NOTL Museum to explore the ‘good, bad and ugly’ of collecting

The Sept. 18 presentation will examine how museums around the world built their collections over the past century — and the ethical dilemmas many now face as a result.

PHOTOS: Porch is the place to be as musicians play for their neighbours

There’s no shortage of artistic and creative spirit in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and this past weekend, it was spilling out from porches across town.

Catch the Artist Circle’s upcoming free exhibition at NOTL Community Centre

This group of six painters, who call themselves the Artists Circle, will be displaying their work, an exhibition of original paintings titled “Inspired Impressions,” on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Murder most foul haunts Navy Hall for Shaw Guild’s mystery dinner game

The game was afoot at the Navy Hall at the end of the summer for the Shaw Guild’s fundraiser, “Murder Mystery at the Hall.”

‘Sleuth’ slated for Shaw Festival’s 2026 season at new venue, Queen Street’s old court house

Other highlights include the Broadway musical “Funny Girl,” opening April 24 at the Festival Theatre under the direction of Eda Holmes, and the farce “One for the Pot,” directed by Chris Abraham and set to premiere May 27.

Textile artist invites viewers to ‘bathe in the forest’ at Niagara Pumphouse

Running Sept. 3 to 29, the show features a collection of textile and fabric-based works that reflect the artist’s experimental approach to dyeing, printing and combining different materials.

Open-air burn ban lifted in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Citing recent rain and favourable weather conditions in the forecast, Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire & Emergency Services has lifted the open-air burn ban after it was enacted on Aug. 11.

NOTL’s rural speed limit dropping to 70 km/h this week

Town staff will install the 70 km/h signs starting Aug. 25 and Niagara Regional Police will begin enforcing the new speed limit once the signs are up.

PHOTOS: NOTL Tennis Club tourneys kick off with men’s doubles

The first rounds of the men’s doubles tournament were held on Monday, with the men’s and ladies doubles semi-finals and finals set for this Saturday, starting off at 10 a.m.

PHOTOS: Luxury vehicles in vogue at NOTL airport for Niagara 5000 hangar experience

Visitors at the Niagara District Airport got to feel what it would be like to sit in the driver’s seat of vehicles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, test out racing simulators and learn the ins and outs of these grand sports cars, from Ferraris, Bugattis, Aston Martins and more.

Learn about the father of French haute couture at NOTL Museum’s upcoming lecture

Charles Frederick Worth revolutionized fashion in Paris, France and formed what’s widely considered the world’s first true couture house and is credited with many prominent fashion innovations.

PHOTOS: Life through rosé-coloured glasses at Shades of Summer party

Whether it was fuchsia, coral, blush or rouge, partygoers at this year’s Shades of Summer were all seeing life through rose-coloured glasses — or, rosé-coloured glasses.

ON THE BRINK returns at with immersive installation art in Queenston

This year’s theme, “Monument/Memory,” explores how art-making can preserve memory, the role of monuments in public space and questions of representation in commemoration.

Arts: Outer space and life on Earth come together at upcoming Pumphouse exhibit

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Marilyn Cochrane is back at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre this August with a new exhibition that reaches for the stars, with both feet planted firmly on the ground.

PHOTOS: The Herc makes a pitstop at Niagara airport

The Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules airplane landed on the tarmac at the Niagara District Airport this week during a training run.

LemonAID Day raises more than $92K for kids to attend summer camp

“All kids deserve to have the chance to enjoy summer and experience everything summer camp has to offer,” said FACS’s board chair.

Niagara teen wins ball hockey international championship in Austria

Malea Viola, the granddaughter of the former lord mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Art Viola, was part of the U18 Team Canada that bagged the first place, gold medal during the United World Games competition held this summer in Klagenfurt, Austria.

Niagara Parks seeks public input on new garden for kids

The four-acre, play-based garden, set to break ground this fall, will be built next to the Butterfly Conservatory and is being developed in partnership with the Niagara Parks Commission. An online survey is now open to gather feedback from parents, guardians and grandparents to inform the detailed design phase.

First draft of town’s official plan update includes affordable housing measures

Council approved the release of the first draft for public and agency consultation at a meeting Tuesday night, calling it a significant step in advancing the town’s strategic plan.

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