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Lighting artist behind Oscar-winning ‘Pinocchio’ shines with Premier’s Award win

The 26-year-old Niagara College game development graduate, who worked on Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning film "Pinocchio," is the winner of this year’s prestigious Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category.

Town turns tree criticism into a positive with gift drive

The president of the Niagara-on-the-Lake branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is standing by the tradition of erecting a small, nondescript Christmas tree at the Queen Street clock tower cenotaph despite criticisms calling for something more festive.

MPP Wayne Gates to be nominated for NDP candidate

The nomination will take place Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at Firemen’s Park in Niagara Falls in the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association Hall. 

A hands-on holiday: Attendees get creative at Christmas wreath workshop

The Queenston Library's Christmas wreath workshop gave folks the chance to tap into their creative sides to fashion a custom holiday decor piece.

Council revisits Virgil townhouse plans, votes to approve rezoning

The density of the development will make for a nearly 50 per cent net increase of what the zoning is in the neighbourhood, one councillor said.

Revel toy drive gives back this holiday season

To support the Ronald McDonald House, Revel Realty hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, including a golf tournament and the annual Revel Ball.

Councillors have to ‘have feelings’ when it comes to municipal rules, Wiens says

When discussing whether or not to grant each individual permit, Coun. Sandra O’Connor said making exceptions goes against the tree bylaw in place.

Council moves forward toward new official plan

Niagara-on-the-Lake town council is one step closer to implementing a new official plan, set to be in place next October.

Town of NOTL sues quarry for $1.2M over ‘environmental spill’

Arriscraft claims it did not do anything that violates the standards of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and that the town "grossly" overspent on the cleanup.

A small chapel with powerful carols and even bigger cheer

The sounds of the season echoed along the Niagara River on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, as carolers raised their voices in song at the Living Water Wayside Chapel.

Young girls enter the world of science at Niagara College’s STEM workshop

How many of us know the pH value of a glass of apple juice? Eleven-year-old Ayla Jack knows the answers.

Yellow Door’s ‘Into the Woods Jr.’ winter production on Dec. 4-7

Directed by Andorlie Hillstrom and led by a talented cast of young Niagara performers,

Treadwell Cuisine makes OpenTable’s best restaurants of Canada roundup

Treadwell Cuisine is the only NOTL restaurant to feature on this list of nationwide restaurants this year and one of three other entries from the Niagara region.

Designer has vision for how to address senior housing in NOTL

Andrea Leja's proposal of a "NOTL village," presented at a meeting on housing options for seniors, features a town centre, 55 multigenerational units, local storefronts and more.

NOTL police officer charged with assault

Niagara Regional Police have charged one of their own an alleged altercation at a home in Niagara-on-the-Lake following a police service call on Aug. 5.

Spreading joy, one gift basket at a time

Beautifully wrapped gift baskets, perfect for the holiday season, drew many into Grace United Church’s Christmas Market on Saturday morning.

NOTL Museum presented with award of excellence for Chloe Cooley exhibition

“A lot of Canadians don't realize that there was any enslavement at all in Canada, and we thought this would be a great opportunity for us to highlight our community's history and shed light on Chloe."

Rain won’t stop animal lovers from supporting rescue efforts

The fundraiser will continue next Saturday and will also feature a vendor booth at Reif Estate Winery’s Christmas market on Dec. 7 and 8.

NOTL company lights up Christmas for Virgil family

Santa and his helpers — Joe Pillitteri and employees from Lakeview Vineyard Equipment — swooped in to grant Megan Dyck a Christmas wish by draping the family home in seasonal lights and displays.

Unwrapping treasures at antiques open house

“You can really see the history and value in each piece," said Berndt Meyer, one of several antique dealers at the open house this past weekend.

NOTL draft budget proposes 14.4 per cent tax hike — budget focus should be infrastructure, Cheropita says

The operating budget summary included a potential impact of $204 annually for the average resident, making for a 14.4 per cent tax levy increase.

Short mats, big potential for Niagara-on-the-Lake

Though the NOTL Short Mat Club isn’t part of the national association, Ian MacPherson hopes the championships will show the town’s potential to contribute to the national scene.

Mail delivery to Santa will continue throughout Canada Post strike

Perhaps hoping to stay off the naughty list, striking Canada Post workers in NOTL have committed to making sure Santa Claus gets his mail this Christmas season.

NOTL postal workers looking for wages, more job security and defined pensions

Postal workers on strike in Niagara-on-the-Lake say they want wages that keep up with inflation, a secure pension that provides defined benefits and the big demand: Protection from precarious working conditions.

Annual tractor parade in Virgil will be the biggest yet

The fourth installment of the Christmas Tractor Parade will take place Thursday, Dec. 12. Harvesters, tractors, wheel loaders, backhoes, transport trucks, farm trucks and even vintage tractors will all be dressed in their festive best for the tour around the community.

Abandoned puppies on road to recovery

When the litter of eight puppies were found, they were extremely thin and malnutritioned. They are currently under veterinary care.

Healing Cycle for Palliative Care raises $64k, beating fundraiser’s goal

“We are so incredibly blessed by the many people who believe in the services that we provide here in our hometown and showed their support," said the palliative care group's executive director.

‘A lot of animals dumped, a lot of animals being surrendered — we’re busy’

The Humane Society of Greater Niagara is reporting that 2024 has been a disturbing year for pets being surrendered by owners or being dropped off by members of the public who have found abandoned animals.

Survey on culture hub plans for old hospital find 82 per cent for it, 12 per cent against it

Findings from Abacus Data were presented to the town aiming to prove to council why a potential cultural hub for both residents and tourists would be a good fit for the site.

Barbara Worthy and Melissa Achal win big at Women in Business Awards

"I felt honoured to be among such brilliance and innovation, women who have broken so many barriers and done such incredible work," says Barbara Worthy, the NOTL Museum's community outreach co-ordinator.

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