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Shaw review: A thoughtful ‘Heartbreak House’ that never fully catches fire

"'Heartbreak House' is a profound examination of generational change, of dreams and ambitions shattered by war, of industry and government overturning social programs in favour of exploitation," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Enjoy live music at Band in the Barn, returning July 31

The midsummer fundraiser will feature live music by Gumbo Stew, food from PigOut Niagara, beer and wine from Bella Terra Vineyards, Konzelmann Estate Winery and the Exchange Brewery, a live auction and dancing among the vines.

Gordon Lightfoot’s nephew brings his uncle’s songs to St. Mark’s

More than three years after Gordon Lightfoot's death, his music filled St. Mark's Anglican Church as a sold-out audience gathered to celebrate the Canadian icon through the voices and instruments of musicians who knew him.

Shaw review: Savour the vigorous comedy of ‘One for the Pot’

More than 40 years after the debut of this British farce on the Shaw Festival stage, "One for the Pot" returns with excellent performances that contain the elements needed to make this for-the-masses comedy a laugh riot, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Shaw review: A celebration of golf’s past — and Broadway’s best

"Matters of etiquette, rules and styles of play inform. To Wodehouse, the only way to really find a true character is to play golf with him," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Niagara Food and Wine Expo canned

The annual Niagara Food and Wine Expo won’t be happening this year. The event, which has taken place at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in previous...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Four notable women of NOTL

In my first article for Niagara Now, I spoke about an amazing woman, Janet Carnochan, who insisted that Niagara-on-the-Lake needed to preserve the history...

Country music fest set for Falls in 2019

Get out your boots and put on your hearts, because Niagara Falls is getting its own country music festival. Organizers are planning for Frost Stampede,...

Today’s weather update (Jan. 25, 2018)

Niagara Now correspondent Joe Crawford gives you the weather and traffic updates for Niagara, plus Joe's daily "DYK (did you know) of the day." Tune in every morning,...

Comic Con gets new sponsor

Niagara Falls Comic Con announced Wednesday it has a new title sponsor: Brock University. “We’re extremely excited to have Brock University on board for Niagara Falls...

Super Trooper to stop in Falls

Super Troopers star Erik Stolhanske, a.k.a. Rabbit Thorny, will be be making a stop in Niagara Falls in March as part of a promotional...

Monday Punday with David Green: Jan. 22, 2018

Monday got you down? Tune into Monday Pundays with David Green.

PHOTO GALLERY: NOTL Icewine Village

The weather was warm and the sun was shining for this year’s Icewine Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, as thousands came to sip Niagara’s liquid gold on Saturday.

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Colonel John Butler

In Niagara-on-the-Lake, there are many references to Lieutenant Colonel John Butler — Butler’s Barracks, Butler Street, Butler Homestead, the Best Western Colonel Butler Inn...

Monday Punday with David Green: Jan. 15, 2018

What's up with comedy this week?Mark Debonis hits Showtime Comedy in St. Catharines this Friday and Saturday featuring Barry Taylor. Tickets can be found...

Monday Punday with David Green: Jan. 8, 2018

Welcome to the start of a new year of Monday Punday with David Green! Follow Monday Punday to keep up with what's happening with David and...

Brock students ready for sold out Monster Pitch

Four Brock University student teams will present their business ideas to an all-star panel of judges on Monday as the Goodman School of Business...

‘Polar bears’ brave cold in Chippawa

The seventh annual Chippawa Polar Bear Dip was Saturday and brought in volunteers from Niagara Falls Fire and St. John’s Ambulance.

Coronation Street’s ‘Ken Barlow’ headed to NF Comic Con

William Roache, well known for his portrayal of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, is headed to Niagara Falls Comic Con in June. It will be...

Last three free Tim Hortons public skates

The last three free Tim Horton’s public skates for Niagara Falls this holiday season are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Gale Centre and...

PHOTO GALLERY: Niagara Falls New Year’s Eve

“We are Canadian.”

That was the theme the rang in the new year in Niagara Falls, being chanted in between musical acts and echoed by nearly all who took the stage.

Livestock creator wants local talent at NYE shows

The Niagara Falls New Year’s Eve show this year will see the return of a live national broadcast and a line-up of all Canadian...

PHOTO GALLERY: Sparkle Awards winners announced

For those that take their holiday light displays to the next level, there are the Sparkle Lighting Awards, which each year recognize the best...

Monday Punday with David Green: Dec. 18, 2017

What's up with comedy this week? Grand Central Comedy Night is Monday at 9 p.m. at Showtime Comedy Club.David Green will be hosting a Christmas show on...

Fort George rink a hit

In Canada, with winter comes skating rinks, and for a third year, a rink has been set-up at Fort George Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake, offering a...

Monday Punday with David Green: Dec. 11, 2017

Want to keep up with David this week? He'll be appearing live on The Cadillac Bill Show on Funny 820 radio this Friday at 9...

Music at the Old Winery

Looking for a little live music? The Old Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake is presenting “handmade” live music every Friday and Saturday night. This Friday, musicians Andy...

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