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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.

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...

Horoscope: Summer officially ends as the autumn equinox arrives

Thursday, Sept. 22: At 9:03 tonight, the sun enters Libra, which means we have the autumn equinox in the northern hemisphere and the spring equinox...

Horoscope: Venus wants to help heal some old wounds

Thursday, Sept. 15: The moon in Taurus is in perfect harmony with the sun in Virgo and in the same place in the sky...

Yellow Door introduces new theatre, screen programs

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Yellow Door Theatre Project is now accepting registration for its expanded fall "reCREATIONal" programs. The classes offer children between the ages of five and...

Horoscope: Retrograde Mercury may affect relationships and partnerships

Thursday, Sept. 8: Thanks to the moon and Saturn at the same place in the sky in Aquarius – and the sun in perfect...

Horoscope: Fresh, new ideas make for an exciting start to a new month

Thursday, Sept. 1: Here’s an exciting way to kick off a brand-new month. With new ideas that work. New ideas about relationships, health regimens,...

Horoscope: Things will get easier if you’re honest with yourself

Thursday, Aug. 25: After several weeks in Virgo, today Mercury enters Libra. The key word for Mercury in Libra – and for any planet...

Niagara College wins four medals at U.S. beer championship

Winning a gold medal at this year’s U.S. Open College Beer Championship has given second-year brewmaster and brewery operations management student Ian Morrison a...

Arts: Music Niagara wraps up season with weekend concerts

As its summer season winds down, Music Niagara is hosting two concerts at St. Mark's Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend. Heather Bambrick and her quintet perform...

Horoscope: Take time to heal differences and enjoy the positive results

Thursday, Aug. 18: Follow your intuition and discover your heart’s desire. But concentration may be a challenge, so adjust your thinking and then take...

NOTL musician Steve Goldberger’s pandemic project takes off

For Niagara-on-the-Lake musician Steve Goldberger, music is what kept him occupied through the pandemic while creating his newest solo album, “All Roads Lead To...

Horoscope: Tough decisions ahead require patience and strategy

Thursday Aug. 11: This is the day when Venus enters Leo. Venus in Leo is a “look at me” Venus, meaning that our feelings...

Summer Games’ 13 for 13 Cultural Festival is Aug. 10 in NOTL

A celebratory night of culture and family fun is coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake, with the Canada Summer Games' 13 for 13  Cultural Festival.  The Games are...

Horoscope: Be patient and take time to catch up on things you have neglected

Thursday, Aug. 4: Mercury continues to be the active planet again today, first, by moving from proud Leo into its domicile, Virgo, where it...

Horoscope: Slow-moving Jupiter has big influence on our lives

Thursday, July 28: Today, we have a new moon in Leo. This is a highly optimistic new moon that is trine Jupiter in Aries....

Ross’s Ramblings: Music Niagara understands sound, technically

As an event organizer, I learned long ago to “always overspend on sound.” How many times have we been to concerts or speeches or weddings...

Palatine Hills Estate Winery takes home three national awards

It’s not every day your hard work earns one award, let alone three. When Palatine Hills Estate Winery entered the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards...

Niagara Symphony’s ‘Pops in Crops’ a hit in NOTL

"Pops in the Crops" attracted more than 100 people and raised over $10,000 for the Niagara Symphony Orchestra on Friday evening. Guests, hosted by Lauren...

Horoscope: Mercury exerts some influence on your everyday activities

Thursday, July 21: A testy day on this last full day of Cancer for 2022. It is a time when striking a balance slowly...

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