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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.

David Green to host 2018 St. Catharines Arts Awards

Local artists will showcase the amazing talent in St. Catharines at this year’s Arts Awards ceremony, hosted by David Green. The 2018 St. Catharines Arts...

SupperMarket kicks off with record-breaking attendance

The first SupperMarket of the season saw record-breaking opening day numbers this Wednesday, in what event organizers called the "unofficial start to the summer." The crowd, mainly Niagara-on-the-Lake locals,...

Garden City Comedy Festival returns Thursday

The Garden City Comedy Festival is set to bring laughs downtown this Thursday to Saturday when the second-annual event returns to Showtime Comedy and the FirstOntario Performing Arts...

Niagara VegFest returns with vegan Big Macs

What does marathon runner and power lifter Dominick Thompson have in common with Big Macs? Both will be at Niagara VegFest on Sunday, June 3, when the...

Annual Virgil Stampede draws crowds

It's been 52 years since a neighbourhood fireworks display for locals grew to become the Virgil Stampede, now a three-day event that draws thousands...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: The John Breakenridge homes

John Breakenridge, once thought to be a traitor to Upper Canada and to have buried six slaves on his property. Just who is this man? In this article,...

Legion celebrates 90th anniversary

Although it rained Saturday morning, the sky cleared up and the sun came out in the afternoon for the NOTL Legion's 90th anniversary barbecue. Spirits were still high...

Niagara Region photo of the week

Title: Gosling Description: This little gosling doesn’t like it's mother going too far away. Photographer: Bill Van Oosten, St. Catharines

Fourteen Niagara singers to attend OMFA provincial competition

The Ontario Music Festival Association will hold its annual provincial competition for voice, musical theatre, piano, strings, speech arts, brass, and chamber groups in Hamilton...

Music Niagara receives $9K to hold Inaugural Young Musicians of Niagara Competition

Music Niagara, a performance group in Niagara-on-the-Lake, has receive a $9,000 Investment in Culture grant from the Niagara Region to hold its Inaugural Young Musicians of...

Step Challenge aims to get feet moving in NOTL

If you live or work in Niagara-on-the-Lake, it's time to get moving. The Town is once again offering rewards to those who participate in its...

Buying and discharging fireworks: What you need to know

St. Catharines Deputy Fire Chief Frank Biancucci is warning St. Catharines resident to be safe, use common sense and follow the City’s rules for using fireworks...

Brock set to host Canadian Fencing National Championships

More than 1,000 of the top fencing athletes in the country will descend on Brock University this week as the Canadian Fencing National Championships...

Virgil Stampede returns Saturday

The three-day Virgil Stampede opens Saturday with something for everyone in the family, including the popular midway rides, lots of entertainment for kids and the smashing...

Niagara Region photo of the week

Title: Setting Sun Description: A couple observes the sun setting over Lake Ontario in Port Dalhousie. Photographer: Jim Carriere, St. Catharines PHOTO SUBMITTED BY NIAGARA REGION.

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