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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.

PHOTO GALLERY: NOTL golf fans take in Open Championship

Niagara-on-the-Lake was well-represented at the prestigious Open Championship played last week at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

WWII plane stops at Niagara District Airport, former war training ground

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.

Learn about the historic artifacts buried under King’s Point at museum lecture

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.

Niagara Motors revs up for annual car show on July 26

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.

Ahoy there! Expect a nautical twist to this year’s Heritage Garden Party

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 young NOTL artists win scholarship prize from Pumphouse Arts Centre

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.

Ontario allows drinking on pedal pubs in Niagara-on-the-Lake starting Canada Day

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.

PHOTO GALLERY: Niagara-on-the-Lake marks the start of another hot, hot summer

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.

Niagara College beverage innovation program receives federal boost to help launch new products

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.

Nick Ruller steps up as NOTL’s new CAO, ending year-and-a-half hunt for replacement

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.

62-year-old NOTLer charged with reckless firearm use after shots fired at home

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.

Suspect arrested after shots fired at home in NOTL

Police say no injuries were reported and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Investigators do not believe the incident was random.

Here’s when NOTL’s pools are opening this summer

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.

Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in NOTL crash

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.

PHOTO: Harper brothers capture Trillium Regatta title

The brothers topped a 23-boat fleet over five races at the season-opening event on the Shark sailing circuit.

Four NOTL businesses up for Niagara chamber’s annual tourism award

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.

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