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Residents of the Shaw’s Artists’ Village talk life in new home

The Artists' Village's residences for actors and other peformers with the Shaw Festival opened in February. The apartments have been nearly full since April.

Shaw review: Exploring the enchanting and diverse world of puppets

A fascination that likely began when humans first created shadow images on caves in ancient times, puppets have survived millenniums as a storytelling device popular around the world, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Shaw’s Artists’ Village opens its doors in Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Shaw Festival is celebrating the opening of a campus that will house dozens of performers who put on the theatre company's productions, plus education and outreach programs.

Nostalgia meets gallows humour in this comedy tour, coming to NOTL on Aug. 20

Comedian Eric Johnston is set to stop in NOTL this Thursday as part of his "Son of a Bull" comedy tour, which sees him getting candid about addiction in the family, mental health and being the son of a professional wrestler.

Shaw review: Once maligned, author Edna Ferber shines again

"She sought unusual locations where ordinary people built empires against the odds and where strong, smart women overcame gender, convention and adversity," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

John Tavares bolts to blue team, Mark Turasz stays with Wallbangers red

By: Ross Robinson (#9, Blue) Special to Niagara Now   Observing the John Tavares Road Show was more stressful than trying to get a date for the...

Jean St Onge

At any given moment during every performance at the Shaw Festival there are dozens of people you can’t see working, so the ones you...

NOTL artist Marilyn Cochrane to showcase work at Pumphouse through July

SUBMITTED BY NIAGARA PUMPHOUSE It’s no coincidence that Marilyn Cochrane’s paintings shimmer with light and energy. The Niagara-on-the-Lake artist creates her complex paintings by layering transparent...

Music Niagara opens for 20th season in July

Music Niagara will open for its 20th season this July, with more musical programming ever. All in all there will be 39 performances spread over...

Two St. Catharines residents among first 147 ‘space politicians’

Two St. Catharines locals will be helping shape the future of space law, as members of the elected international Members of Parliament for the "space kingdom"...

Local entrepreneur could have next Trivial Pursuit

SPONSORED Sitting down with Al Huberts, you quickly realize he could entertain you for hours with stories of things he’s invented, books he’s written and...

Drum Down the Sun returns for Summer Solstice

Around the world, societies throughout the ages have celebrated the Summer Solstice in different ways. In Niagara, it’s now become a tradition for many residents...

Niagara ball hockey player heads to Moscow with Team Canada

For as long as Marissa "Mullsy" McMullan can remember, she always wanted to play professional hockey. From the time she was two years-old in her...

NOTL Cats to hold silent auction

NOTL Cats Rescue will hold a silent auction fundraiser this Saturday and Sunday at Pet Valu in Virgil. The event will also double as a birthday...

SHAW REVIEW: Magician’s Nephew a great start to 2018 season

By Mike Keenan The Magician's Nephew, a world premiere, opened the 2018 Shaw Festival season. I watched it totally enthralled along with 400 elementary students,...

NOTL history museum calling ‘kid curators’

The Niagara Historical Society and Museum is once again holding its Kid Curator summer camp from July 16 to 20 and August 13 to...

Niagara Region photo of the week

Title: Two Foxes Description: Two fox cubs out and about enjoying the weather. Photographer: Pete Dove, Fonthill

SHAW REVIEW: Stage Kiss You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss …

By Mike Keenan Marilyn Monroe once said, “Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and 50 cents for your...

Falls to hold Bee City designation ceremony

The City of Niagara Falls will officially be designated a Bee City on Friday, June 15, during a ceremony at Fairview Cemetery, where more than 10,000 pollinator...

Willowbank opens for tours after $1.2M upgrade

After two years of performing requisite upgrades on the 184-year-old estate house, Willowbank is opening on Saturday, June 2 for campus tours. The renovations cost...

Summer festival a chance to give back to migrant workers

The Niagara Migrant Workers Interest Group will host its 10th annual Summer Festival on Sunday at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre. The free event features music, food,...

NOTL Girl Guide wins National Girl Greatness Award

Sam Fretz has a reason to be proud in 2018. She was the only Girl Guide in Canada to with the Girl Greatness Award in...

NOTL Farmers’ Market kicks off for season

The first Niagara-on-the-Lake Farmers’ Market of the season saw a steady crowd on Saturday, said vendors.The morning was filled with conversation, coffee and local...

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