During the Second World War, the Niagara District Airpot was home to a flight school where military pilots completed their training in Tiger Moth biplanes before going on to serve in the war.
The three-story, wedge-shaped brick complex on Ricardo Street, known as King’s Point, contains the remnants of history that go back more than a few millennia. The lecture is set for July 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Dozens of classic, exotic and sport vehicles are expected to show up on the lot at 1537 Niagara Stone Rd. in Virgil next Saturday for people to come and enjoy, with no entry fee for participants or spectators.
The garden party will once again be held at one of NOTL’s most distinctive heritage homes — the Georgian-style residence at 83 Gage St., owned by Peter Howe and Judy McLeod.
Two of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s young artists are getting a boost from the local arts community this summer, as they ready to take their creative work to the next level at university this upcoming semester.
Pedal pubs across the province will allow passenger-cyclists to drink alcohol while on board, rather than waiting to arrive at the bar they’re pedalling to before having a drink.
Looking at the seven-day forecast, it looks like the heat is here to stay, with a high of 30 C expected for a majority of the days in the first week of July.
More than 20 Canadian beverage companies are set to benefit from new funding to Niagara College aimed at helping small businesses bring new drinks to market.
After a 17-month search for someone to step up and fill the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s top administrative role, the municipality has found its full-time replacement in former councillor and fire chief Nick Ruller.
Police have arrested 62-year-old Edgar G. Lefebvre and charged him with the reckless discharging of a firearm, careless use of a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Police say no injuries were reported and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Investigators do not believe the incident was random.
Summer’s almost here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and in a couple of weeks, residents can expect the town’s public pools to open for another season of fun under the sun.
The crash involved a 2016 Suzuki off-road motorcycle and a 2017 Ford Escape SUV. Police said the driver of the motorcycle was transported to an out-of-region hospital with critical injuries.
The brothers topped a 23-boat fleet over five races at the season-opening event on the Shark sailing circuit.
The nominated businesses from NOTL include 124 on Queen Hotel and Spa, Niagara Geopark, Silversmith Brewing Co. and White Oaks Resort and Spa, four of the five nominees for the Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Award.
Markvart, a self-taught artist living in the north Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula, has a background in film production and environmental studies, with degrees from Concordia University and the University of Waterloo. Her work is now on display until June 22.
Unlike past challenges that relied on digital step-counting apps, this year’s program encourages residents of all ages and abilities to get active on their own terms, with no technology required.
Two large aircrafts paid a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake this month: A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules and a Dassault Falcon jet owned by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd.
Registration is open until Saturday, May 31 for this year’s butterfly release event. Butterflies are $25 each.
Since opening Treadwell, Stephen has been inducted as “Chef of the Year” and a fellow into the Ontario Hostelry Institute, as well as being named 2009 “Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
The “Lemon Twist” relay takes place Thursday, May 22 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Outlet Collection at Niagara shopping centre and aims to send one very busy lemon a full kilometre through the hands of students.
When the first group in the 18-hole women’s league teed off at 7:30 a.m., the skies were bright but the temperature was barely 5 C. It felt frosty by the lake. That didn’t stop them from posting some hot scores, though.
The 24 voices of the Edison Singers will fill St. Mark’s Church with song, performing “Choral Mystics” on Saturday, May 24 at 4 p.m.
Extravagant floral arrangements were on display across Old Town from May 9 to 12, in an inaugural festival celebrating the spring season in town, hosted by Vintage Hotels.
Devon Neudorf’s 2-over par 38 led the field in the Thursday night men’s league at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, while Ron Planche’s 22 points was tops under the Stableford scoring format.
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