"'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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
“Not all men die
Some walk into history
To dwell there everlasting,”
This an excerpt of a poem written by an 18-year-old Nigerian man named Membis Godwin,...
As Niagara-on-the-Lake rebuilt after the destruction it suffered during the burning in December of 1813, more land was surveyed to accommodate the influx of...
The nominees for Niagara’s first-ever social media awards, The Socials, were announced during the weekend, fittingly through social media.
The finalists span through eight categories:...
The Brock Badgers men's lacrosse team is hoping to continue the success of an undefeated season as they head to the first round of the Canadian University Field Lacrosse...
A tropical-tasting fruit that’s native to Ontario? It sounds like something entirely made up, but it’s real.It’s called a pawpaw (or Asimina triloba), and...
The Shaw Festival is kicking-off a new annual holiday tradition this year, with what they say is a "fanciful" production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
A release...
A note from the editor: Mendelt Hoekstra is very involved Niagara's music community, in more than one way. Not only is Hoekstra a talented and accomplished musician...
The Niagara Historical Society was founded in December of 1895, by a very formidable woman named Janet Carnochan.
Born in Stamford, Ontario in 1839, Carnochan moved to...
NHL legend and current Canadiens ambassador Guy Lafleur spoke over the phone with Niagara Now last week. Niagara Now journalist Corey LeBlanc took the opportunity to talk with...
The Snowbirds, officially known as the Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, visited Niagara-on-the-Lake this Wednesday, showing off aerobatics in the skies over the vineyards and Niagara District Airport.
