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Icebreakers Comedy Festival returns to Prince of Wales

The Icebreakers Comedy Festival returned to the Prince of Wales last weekend, bringing nationally known comics back to a venue residents may have remembered from the festival’s early years.

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder fights rare disease in NOTL filmmaker’s new documentary

Matt Finlin's latest documentary, "Matter of Time," will debut on Netflix on Feb. 9, the story of the fight to cure a rare genetic disorder called epidermolysis bullosa.

Inside the last days of the Royal George, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s century-old theatre

On Saturday, the front doors opened for the last public entry into the Royal George before the careful work begins of taking apart the little theatre occupying a big place in the town's heart

History meets hilarity in War of 1812 improv show at Navy Hall

A sold-out improv comedy show set during the War of 1812 brought a different kind of history lesson to Navy Hall in Niagara-on-the-Lake during the Icewine Festival weekend.

NOTL’s youngest rising star shines at the Shaw Festival

Vivienne Atwood's star is rising: the 11-year-old actress from St. Davids made her debut at the Shaw Festival this past holiday season as Susan Waverly in Irving Berlin's "White Christmas."

Horoscope: This Christmas, giving can make a really positive difference

Thursday, Dec. 22: It’s exciting. It’s new. It could be a person or a business or health opportunity. The clear message is to go...

Horoscope: Jupiter moves into Aries and brings strong influences

Thursday, Dec. 15: Mercury is in charge today, first with a connection to Chiron encouraging a forgive-and-forget approach to whatever comes your way. Then...

Decked out tractors will parade through Virgil on Thursday

Tractors will roll through Virgil on Thursday for the second annual Christmas tractor parade.  “We have 33 (tractors) as compared to 18 from last year,”...

Horoscope: Venus connects with Jupiter and brings positive energy

Thursday, Dec. 8: The energy of yesterday’s full moon is very much active today, with connections to Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto. It’s like planetary...

Horoscope: Full moon lies ahead and maybe a spiritual awakening

Thursday, Dec. 1: Both Mercury and Venus have commanding roles in today’s sky ballet. How about some Venus versus Mars tension? Or some Venus...

NOTL Legion gets into the holiday spirit

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion branch 124 is gearing up for December, with a few holiday surprises planned. The branch will host a Christmas craft show on...

Horoscope: When someone disappoints, do you forgive or move on?

Thursday, Nov. 24: The moon in Sagittarius is feeling big while Mercury feels the need for both seeing big and correcting past mistakes. Sometimes it...

Arts: Willowbank opens doors for salon concert fundraiser

Queenston's Willowbank School of Restoration Arts hosted a classical music salon concert Sunday afternoon, a unique fundraiser rooted in the estate's long history. It was...

Arts: Yellow Door premieres new Christmas musical

Virgil's Yellow Door Theatre Project is presenting the world premiere of an original Christmas musical, "Nobody’s Children," Dec. 7 to 10. The play, written by Lezlie Wade...

Arts: Queenston choir returns with concert

After two years, the Queenston Women’s Chorus will once again be performing an annual Christmas concert, "Here We Come A-Carolling," on Sunday, Dec. 4...

‘The Mistletoe Bride’ is back – and one venue is already sold out

Editor's note: This story has been updated from the original printed version to correct the spelling of Peter Hinton's surname.   Dim the lights, the show...

Horoscope: Sagittarius brings us a sense of relief, optimism

Thursday, Nov. 17: Mercury enters Sagittarius. This will allow us to see the light. Venus and Mercury changing signs almost at the same time is...

Hidden talent on display at Legion’s karaoke party

Renditions of hits from "Lay Down Sally" to "Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)" filled the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion on Sunday afternoon during its first-ever karaoke party.  Bar chair...

NOTL’s Ferox white wine to be showcased at Queen’s Park

Ferox by Fabian Reis has been named the official white wine for the Ontario Legislature for 2023, one of three wines to receive the...

Horoscope: Having a relaxing break is a worthy idea this week

Thursday, Nov. 10: The facts are getting in the way of ideas and stopping the dream in mid-stride. Still, the need to get away...

Horoscope: Your ideas and emotions might not be on the same page

Thursday, Nov. 3: The sun in Scorpio, the moon in Pisces and later, Venus in Scorpio – all in harmony  today. It’s a time...

PHOTO GALLERY: Special visit has St. Davids kids (and teachers) dancing

Yukon bhangra dancer Gurdeep Pandher recently stopped to visit St. Davids Public School as part of his “Joy, Hope and Positivity Tour.” He performed a special...

Horoscope: Meaningful discussions and connections may lie ahead

Thursday, Oct. 27: As the moon moves from secretive Scorpio into far-reaching Sagittarius this morning, it kicks off a day where optimistic thinking opens...

Queenston Heights tourism, circa 1910

Brock’s Monument has always been a popular spot to get the best view of the lower Niagara River and to learn about the Battle...

Horoscope: European solar eclipse could set us on a new path

Thursday, Oct. 20: Just before the moon moves from Leo to Virgo, she makes a sweet move with the sun, which brightens the day....

Lakeshore Oktoberfest is Ironwood’s ‘best day ever’

Ironwood Cider House brought a little version of a big German festival to Niagara-on-the-Lake last weekend.  Folks came out to the cider house for Lakeshore...

Exchange Brewery’s Oktoberfest brought a bit of Germany to NOTL

Walking into Oktoberfest at the Exchange Brewery last Saturday, customers were greeted with upbeat polka music, festive decorations and the delicious waft of fresh...

Horoscope: Some sensual times might be on the horizon

Thursday, Oct. 13: Gemini is where the moon lives most of today and while there she is, first, in perfect harmony with Mercury in Libra...

Horoscope: Full moon could mean tension in some relationships

Thursday, Oct. 6: Today may feel a bit like Monday, thanks to the moon in Pisces and Mercury connecting with Pluto, there are thoughts and...

Horoscope: Influence of Venus means we can all feel at ease

Thursday, Sept. 29: Venus enters one of the signs she rules, Libra. (Venus also rules Taurus). When Venus is happy, there is a background of...

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