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What’s happening in Niagara-on-the-Lake for Canada Day

The celebration of this country’s foundation is set for this Wednesday — expect Niagara-on-the-Lake to be awash in a sea of red and white.

World Cup watch party set for NOTL this July

As soccer fans count down the days until the final match of the tournament, set for July 19, the Town of NOTL is inviting residents and seasonal farmworkers to gather for a community viewing of the championship match.

Vroom, vroom: Luxury cars and more return to NOTL for Niagara 5000

The luxury automotive and lifestyle event will take place Sept. 18 and 19 in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake, featuring an expanded aviation, yacht, motorcycle and automotive display at the airport.

Step inside NOTL’s most beautiful gardens this July

The self-guided tour will feature eight private gardens across Niagara-on-the-Lake, showcasing a variety of landscaping styles, flower beds, water features and garden designs.

PHOTOS: Snowbirds fly one more time over Niagara

The nine-jet Royal Canadian Air Force demonstration team was in southern Ontario as part of a visit to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, drawing eyes skyward across the region.

End of Act I: Final demolition marks start of new journey for Royal George Theatre

The curtain falls on the Royal George Theatre. As the final section of its landmark Queen Street facade
comes down, a building woven into generations of Niagara-on-the-Lake memories takes its final bow.

$15K funding boost will send 47 children to free art camp

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre has secured a little more than $15,000 to allow dozens of children to attend the centre’s summer art camp free of charge.

Chautauqua named NOTL’s Neighbourhood of the Year

Chautauqua is the winner of the Town of NOTL’s Neighbourhood of the Year contest and will host a party supported by the municipality on July 11 in recognition of its win.

Pleasant Manor to bring back Community Day on June 20

Community Day returns Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., marking the first time the annual event has been held since the pandemic.

Loyalist descendants’ stories to be focus of NOTL Museum lecture

A local historian and descendant of United Empire Loyalists will share the stories of seven settlers who came to Niagara following the American Revolution during an upcoming lecture at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.

Royal George Theatre demolition begins after court dismisses legal challenge

The Royal George Theatre’s 111-year-old history is coming to an end: teardown of the theatre on Queen Street began today following the dismissal of a legal challenge that put its demolition on hold for two months.

Experience the talent of NOTL’s artists at studio tours this weekend

The NOTL Studio Tour on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 will see the works of 29 visual artists displayed at 16 locations across town, with some opening up their home studios to invite people in.

Reduction of NOTL council to seven members written into provincial law

It’s official: get ready for two fewer seats at council’s table by the end of this year. The Ontario government’s plan to shrink municipal council is now enshrined in provincial law.

Share why your neighbourhood’s the best in NOTL — it might be named Neighbourhood of the Year

The town is inviting residents to showcase their community spirit through the launch of NOTL’s Neighbourhood of the Year contest in celebration of Neighbour Day on Saturday, June 20.

Used book store to open in Virgil, in support of Farmworker Hub

Virgil’s Book Nook will celebrate its opening June 13 at Cornerstone Community Church, with all proceeds going to the Farmworker Hub, which helps out seasonal agricultural workers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

NOTL Pickleball Club celebrates 10 years with members’ tournament

The game that was once the lesser-known cousin of tennis and badminton has become one of the fastest-growing sports in North America. The NOTL tournament is set for June 6.

NOTL man charged after police shut down illegal online cannabis service

A Niagara-on-the-Lake man is among three people charged after an Ontario Provincial Police investigation into an alleged illegal online cannabis dispensary led to the seizure of more than $1.1 million in cannabis products.

Return of NOTL’s summer farmers market pushed to May 30

Organizers are hoping to open the farmers market by the end of the month, bringing fresh produce and artisanal goods to the Village neighbourhood.

Niagara Workers Welcome concert celebrates 60 years of Caribbean farmworkers

The 60th Anniversary Concert, set for this Sunday, will celebrate the Caribbean employees who have come to NOTL through the seasonal agricultural workers program over the past six decades.

Step into the world of surrealist art at RiverBrink’s garden party

A Surrealist Garden Party, being held from 6 to 8 p.m., will immerse visitors in an evening of whimsical décor, interactive art experiences and live performances inspired by the surrealist movement.

What happened to Fort Mississauga after the War of 1812?

“After the War of 1812, Fort Mississauga was garrisoned on a limited and sporadic basis,” writes Tony Chisholm. “By 1858, Fort Mississauga had been officially abandoned by the British Army and turned over to the Canadian government.”

Discover the secrets behind this provincial park at NOTL Museum’s next lecture

Public historian Sara Nixon will present “Secrets of the Short Hills” on May 21, an evening lecture examining the history and lesser-known stories connected to Short Hills Provincial Park.

Catch the NOTL ambassadors in Old Town, back for their sixth tourism season

Volunteers will greet visitors at the information kiosk beside the courthouse on Queen Street, stroll the heritage district offering directions and recommendations, and staff the courthouse itself from noon to 4 p.m.

PHOTO GALLERY: Walking on the wild side at NOTL’s spring flower festival

Flora and fauna were in perfect harmony this past weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The return of the In Bloom Festival saw many wildlife-themed floral installations pop up across town from Friday to Monday.

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