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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.

Niagara Region photo of the week

Niagara Region photo of the week Title: Peek a Boo Description: A squirrel peeks out from a tree nest in Shriner’s Woodlot Park in Niagara Falls. Photographer:...

Niagara Parks seeking bands for Coca-Cola Concert Series

Niagara Parks is taking applications from Ontario-based bands looking to be part of its Coca-Cola Concert Series, which runs Monday to Friday for the...

Barack Obama’s COO to speak in Falls for International Women’s Day

The former chief operating officer of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, Betsy Myers, will be in Niagara Falls in March for the Greater Niagara Chamber of...

Spring Festival celebrations expected to draw crowds

A celebration of the Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, will take place in St. Catharines on Saturday. More than 550 people are...

What’s happening Family Day in the Falls?

What’s going on Family Day in Niagara Falls? There are plenty of events to take advantage of in the city this Family Day, Monday, Feb. 19. Here...

Niagara Falls is calling all local artists

In the words of Neil Buchanan, “this is an art attack.” Maybe several — or at least that’s the goal. The city of Niagara Falls is...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: A stroll down Queen St.

Taking a stroll along NOTL’s historic Queen Street can drum up a lot of historical curiosity, and with the many changes the buildings and...

Craig Cardiff to play Warehouse

Canadian singer/songwriter Craig Cardiff will be making a stop in Niagara for a show at the Warehouse Concert Hall in St. Catharines on Feb....

Sick Kidz for Sick Kids returns Friday

Get prepared to rock out and have your gut busted for children in need, as the eighth-annual Sick Kidz for Sick Kids fundraiser returns...

WFOL: by the numbers

The Winter Festival of Lights has comes to an end for 2017/2018 season, having illuminated Niagara Falls from Nov. 18 to Jan 31. This year’s...

2021 Canada Games announces CEO

The 2021 Canada Games, set to hit the Niagara region, announced Wayne Parrish as its chief executive officer.  The Host Society for the Games announced...

WEEKLY: Monday Punday with David Green (Feb. 5, 2018)

Welcome to Monday Punday with David Green — starting your Mondays off with a bang, every week at Niagara Now.What's up with David this...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Our Western Home

Many might not know the history of Our Western Home, an orphanage for young girls that was operated out of the old courthouse on King Street,...

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