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.
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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.
SPONSORED: Niagara nights: Symphony under the stars
The evening begins with an orchestral program featuring the brilliance of Mozart, paired with the ambient beauty of Canadian composer Jordan Nobles. Under the baton of NSO music director Bradley Thachuk, audiences can expect a sonic journey that stirs the soul and uplifts the spirit.
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.
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