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Staff Profile
Brittany Carter, Now Staff
Julie Dyck (left) and staff of Stone Road Pharmacy. (File/Brittany Carter)
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Pandemic Heroes: NOTL's pharmacists
Anjulika Chand. (Supplied)
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Pandemic Heroes: Anjulika Chand
Kathryn Recourt reads her new book, "Sir Archibald Droolsalot," with her grandchildren Grayson and Rachel. (Supplied)
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Drooling dog inspires NOTL author's children's book series
The Rotary Club of NOTL is collecting bottles over the holidays to support various charities. (Pixabay Photo)
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Bring us your empties: Rotary launches holiday bottle drive
Truly Carmichael, co-founder of Backstage Bazaar creates and sells couture hats as a milliner. (Supplied)
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Shaw workers help launch global site to sell artisans' wares
An interior shot of one of the rooms in the McArthur Estate. (Richard Harley/File)
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Scaled-down Rotary Holiday House Tours cancelled due to COVID
Vince Pillitteri of Seaway Farms has received the Ontario Produce Marketing Association's Lifetime Achievement Award (supplied)
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Vince Pillitteri honoured for lifetime of work in fruit industry
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History in the Vineyard adapts with take-out dinner fundraiser
Tanya Rice is holding a drop-off fundraiser for NOTL Cats Rescue after the Virtual Candlelight Stroll Dec. 4. (Brittany Carter)
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NOTL Cats Rescue fundraiser after virtual Candlelight Stroll
Winners of this year's Christmas card contest. Cards will be delivered to residents in NOTL's long-term care facilities. (supplied)
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NOTL kids design Christmas cards for seniors
Joan King put out a call to gather stockings for NOTL's long-term care homes this year and she says the response was "overwhelming." (Supplied)
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Christmas stockings for seniors project a heart-warming success
Kim McQuhae of Gryphon Ridge Highlands took home three first-place awards at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. (Brittany Carter)
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Jam queen Kim McQuhae scores big at Royal
Mike Penner decides to close down Mikreations on Niagara Stone Road after a "basket full of reasons," but will be seen again. (Brittany Carter)
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Mikreations closing and moving on after 13 years
Village Christmas decorating volunteers. (Supplied)
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NOTL takes home six Niagara Biennial Design Awards
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Greatest Baker contestant advances, but needs support in latest round
A screen capture of Roger Beedles and Wally Knash perform "When Will I Be Loved".
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Beedles & Knash: NOTL duo deliver folksy cheer in daily music videos
A new Ted Baker sweater is up for grabs. (Sourced)
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St. Mark's online auction is 'the COVID closet clean out'
Rebecca van der Zalm (supplied Cassandra St. Onge)
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UPDATE: NOTL's Rebecca van der Zalm progresses through to the next round of Greatest Baker competition. She still needs your vote.
Sibling owners of Silks Joel Dempsey and Jen Phelan. (Brittany Carter)
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Silks marks 25 years serving up community
Nine-year-old Maya Webster shows off her glucose monitoring device. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Maya Webster, 9, continues fight for diabetes research
Brenda McArthur at her estate. (Richard Harley)
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Rotary totes and outdoor tour of McArthur estate highlight holiday season
Tony Giordano is virtually scuba diving while receiving his flu shot at Stone Road Pharmacy. (Supplied)
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Pharmacy's virtual reality headsets take the edge off flu shot angst
Filming of “Freedom Train” featuring the Blackburn Brothers at the Voices of Freedom Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Supplied/Alex Heidbuechel)
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Bravo Niagara! brings Voices of Freedom alive via video
Valhalla Project operators and participants complete rope course as part of residency program. (Brittany Carter)
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Valhalla Project Niagara adapts to pandemic realities
File photo/Jessica Maxwell
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NOTL pharmacy now offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Bill French stands ready for his ride on Oct. 22, with Syme Jago. (Brittany Carter)
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Rotary Club ready to roll for World Polio Day
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Library a welcome mix of old and new
Sean Simpson of Simpson's Pharmacy. (File/Jessica Maxwell)
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Pharmacies prepare to give out hundreds of flu shots
Cars lines up for the Legion fish fry, which sold out early its first week back since COVID closures. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Legion fish fry sells out first week
Yvonne McMorrough, founder of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s German Conversation Group. (Brittany Carter/ Niagara Now)
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Conversation group helps keep German alive in NOTL
Rotary logo.
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NOTL Rotary Estate Sale to go as planned
At home wine tasting. (Supplied by Sandra Ozkur)
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Rotary adapts to the times with virtual tasting tour
The museum's popular cemetery tours go virtual starting Sept. 30. (File photo)
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Museum's 10-part Cemetery Stories series goes online
Evan in Grade 2 at Crossroads Public School. (Supplied)
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Parents traverse school year cautiously
Joe Pillitteri. (File photo/Richard Harley)
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Pillitteri raises more than $22,000 during Sept. 1 fundraiser
NOTL Meridian Credit Union and Centennial Arenas reopened on Sept. 8. (Supplied photo)
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Arenas reopen in NOTL
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Newark Neighbours thrift store reopens
Parks Canada acting public outreach education officer Joel Anthony Forget and outreach student Veronica Mckelvey note the milkweed plants best for a monarch to lay its eggs. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Celebrating Flight of the Monarch
Crossroads Public School. (File)
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Parents 'uneasy' with Ontario government's back-to-school plan
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New private guided tours and extended hours at Fort George this summer
Rochelle Byrne paddle's into Queen's Royal Park, concluding her 420-kilometre paddle from Kingston. (Supplied Photo/ Chelsea Brash)
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Rochelle Byrne: Cleaning up the lake
Fort George National Historic Site will resume demonstrations during new hours of operation, weather permitting. (file photo)
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New private guided tours and extended hours at Fort George this summer
Miguel Mori. (Supplied)
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All hail the toastmaster: Overcoming a fear of public speaking was only the start
St. Davids Lions Club members stand at the pavilion where they will hold the drive-thru barbecue. (Brittany Carter)
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Lions Burgers return for drive-thru dinner fundraiser
Peter Sacco films Historical Niagara across the region, (supplied photo)
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Documentary series highlights Historical Niagara
Debbie Reed stands with the Driverseat Niagara shuttle. (Supplied photo)
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Driverseat Niagara provides local transportation
Sean Simpson. (Sourced)
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Simpson encourages donations to help grieving families
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Niagara Parks to begin phased-in approach to opening services this Friday
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. (File photo)
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Pig roast pops up in support of NOTL Museum
NOTL town hall. (file photo)
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NOTL to advance to Stage 2 of recovery plan Friday
Canada Day cupcakes. (File photo/Brittany Carter)
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COVID-19: Friends of Fort George to sell Canada Day kits in lieu of festivities this year
NOTL carriage supporters. (File photo)
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Animal rights group says formal protests are over
Laura and Fred Sentineal, owners of Sentineal Carriages. (File/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva)
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Sentineal asks province to protect carriages from protests
Royal Oak Community School students meet with teachers regularly during online learning. (supplied)
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COVID-19: Royal Oak embraces online learning
Tim Jennings.
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COVID-19: Shaw execs donate 50 per cent of salary to festival
Textures Hair Salon owner Jaime Chevalier collects four car loads of grocery donations for St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. (Supplied)
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COVID-19: Virgil salon trades hair colour for food donations
NOTL Rotary member Jodey Porter spent time volunteering abroad with Doctors Without Borders. (Supplied photo)
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NOTL Rotary sends $30,000 to Doctors Without Borders
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NOTL Transit offers free delivery of essential items
Museum
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Museum brings back Doors Open NOTL this fall
Cheryl McCormick, professor of psychology and director of Brock’s Centre for Neuroscience said there is increased evidence that walks in nature are particularly beneficial.
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COVID-19: Brock experts say getting out is good for you
Niagara College is producing 2,000 face shields at the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Centre using laser-cutting technology and computer design tools. (Supplied)
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COVID-19: Niagara College pitches in to help health care workers
Brock University
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COVID-19: Brock helping fight pandemic with supplies, expertise
Steve Merker, vice president of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Lord Mayor Betty Disero and Steve Cohen. (Supplied photo)
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Steve’s Cycle Paths raise more than $10 million for cancer research
Ross MacIntyre plays the double bass and is currently performing with the orchestra at the Shaw Festival Theatre. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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All about the bass: Ross MacIntyre has built an award-winning career. Now he’s bringing his talent to the Shaw Festival
Many choose to slide down Uvita Waterfall. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
Entertainment, Featured
Hometown Traveller: Blending adventure and tranquillity in Costa Rica
Joshua Dau working through an automotive challenge during the DSBN Technological Skills Challenge Wednesday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Local teens test technological skills at district competition Wednesday
Daniel Turner and Brent Campognola will compete for most trash collected to bring attention to sustainability in Niagara while making a difference in town. (supplied)
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Local go-getters to face off in trash collecting challenge
Dow Wright attends the InfoHealth session for the first time. He says Wednesday's talk was of particular interest. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Concussion discussion sheds light on memory concerns
Sandra Edgeworth, Rosemary Evangelista, Lord Mayor Betty DIsero, Lucy Reaman and Margaret Byl stand together after the flag raising for the Women's Institute Tuesday morning. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Women's Institute continues to advocate for community, seeks new members
Laurie Gunton goes above and beyond to help seniors pack and downsize for a move. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL woman offers personalized moving service for seniors
Little Ray's Nature Centres Kevin Dungey feeds Barry the sloth Friday morning. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Survival of the Slowest brings slow exotic animals to the Butterfly Conservatory
Legion awards winners of the Annual National Poster and Literary Contest. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Legion awards winners of the Annual National Poster and Literary Contest
Palatine Hills Estate Winery's Charles Neufeld with The Heritage Trail Committee's Tony Chisolm. Palatine will donate 25 per cent of designated wine orders to trail restoration. (Brittany Carter)
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Palatine Hills supports Heritage Trail with wine order fundraiser
From left, toasting their new partnership: Steve Hudson, Niagara College's senior vice-president, academic and learner services, Sydney Neumann, a second-year student in the winery and viticulture technician program, college president Dan Patterson, and Canopy Growth Corp. officials Jeff Ryan and Sean Webster. (Supplied)
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Niagara College, Canopy partner in joint vineyard venture
Kobe Bryant (sourced photo/Keith Allison)
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Niagara Falls will light up purple and yellow in honour of Kobe Bryant on Feb. 24
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Kickstart Kindergarten Open Houses welcomed new students into local schools Thursday
Several bird feeders along Niagara Shores Park have been torn down. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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'Unapproved' bird feeders along Niagara Shores Park torn down
Krista Matthews says she is looking for professional clothes to give her a leg up during job searching. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Niagara College gives students free professional clothes during Dress to Impress event
Financial services rep Jane Clattenburg and member services reps Charlene Neufeld and Janene Stefanovich show off pigs at the Niagara Stone Road Meridian Credit Union. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Piggy bank campaign supports children's mental health
Comedian David Green stands in front of 4680Q radio station on Queen Street in Niagara Falls, where he records "Live on Queen with David Green" Monday nights. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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He's got talent: Comedian channels attention from America's Got Talent audition toward Niagara fundraiser
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Editorial: News is literally our job, folks
Jamaican students kick around pop bottles and cans due to limited supplies and funds for soccer balls. (supplied)
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Jamaican schools receive soccer balls from NOTL farm worker and community
parking meter in Old Town.(Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Queen Street parking is a royal mess
Legion Branch 124 recruitment officer Doug Pettit and Stan Harrington. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Legion membership continues to grow each year
Members of new group For Our Kids Niagara stand with members of Extinction Rebellion Niagara at the Niagara Conservation Authority annual meeting earlier this month. (Supplied Photo)
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For Our Kids Niagara activists recruiting members from NOTL
Members of the ARMM project research team gather at NC’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre including Allan Spence, PhD (researcher and industry liaison), Yodha Singh (Mechanical Engineering Technology student and research assistant), Dave McKechnie (research laboratory technologist); Daniel Bordenave, (Bisep CEO and founder); and Avery Edge (Mechanical Engineering Technology student and research assistant). (supplied)
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Local start-up partners with Niagara College to create innovative mobility device
Members of animal rights group At War for Animals Niagara open and pour bottles into the street. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Wine or water? Police draw flack from NOTL residents for not charging protesters
Matt Furlong, NOTL Public Library's IT co-ordinator with one of the two WiFi hotspot devices available for loan. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Library offers connection with new Wi-Fi hotspot devices available for loan
Laura Gibson chair of the Newark Neighbours board and Sean Webster, Canopy Growth’s director of government and stakeholder relations at Newark Neighbours Tuesday afternoon. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Canopy Growth’s $5,000 donation will help outreach by Newark Neighbours
A group of women greet each other at the Icewine Village on Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Gallery: Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village
Adam Stirr pours Jackson Triggs wine onto his head in symbolic boycott against NOTL wineries. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Animal rights group pours out wine in 'spectacle' Saturday
Niagara Falls skyline. (File Photo)
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Niagara Parks will hold two job fairs to fill 500 seasonal positions
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Protesters threaten ‘spectacle’ at Icewine Village this weekend
Cabinets and floors are part of the planned updates for the Pumphouse. (supplied)
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Pumphouse begins biggest renovation project in 25 years
Jeff Paul will be hosting The Meltdown again this year. (Supplied/Kyra Williams)
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Icebreakers Comedy Festival returns Friday
Scott Steele holds one of his photorealism paintings. Steele will be opening an art gallery in NOTL in spring. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Artist with NOTL roots brings focus back home
Alfred and Nancy Mouget have volunteered selling raffle tickets before the showing since the film series' inception. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News, Entertainment
Shaw Festival Film Series a social hub on Saturdays
Richard West self-published his book "Recollections of War." It is available now on Amazon. (Brittany Carter)
News, Entertainment
Richard West releases book ‘Recollections of War’
Marion Ollerhead, food bank manager of Newark Neighbours, says now that the holidays are over, the agency needs donations to restock its shelves. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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A new year and Newark Neighbours needs donations to restock shelves
Melaina Gasbarrino will be bringing her yoga teachings to the NOTL Community Centre. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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New yoga at community centre
Iain and Shayna McKay skate around the rink at Fort George. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Regency Skate is fort's newest tradition
Scott Harris performs during Open Mic at the Legion Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News, Entertainment
Legion open mic going strong four months in
Patricia Zammit, 51, is to be in court on Feb. 3 to face charges of assault and uttering threats. (Sourced photo)
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Hamilton woman charged after mall Boxing Day dispute over parking space that went viral online
The first portion of phase one of the Heritage Trail will move ahead with construction this spring. (Brittany Carter/File Photo)
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With $52,000 raised, Heritage Trail restoration slated to start in spring
Joe Murray, Vintage’s project manager and Jacob Hebbert, Vintage Hotels employee. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Vintage-Parks Canada rink at Fort George open after minor setbacks
Dr. Thomas Pekar, NOTL's town crier leads the beginning of the stroll. (Richard Harley/file photo)
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NOTL’s town crier will ring in the new year
Agriculture Minister Ernie Hardeman has introduced the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act. (Supplied photo)
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New legislation will have little effect on horse-drawn carriage operators: Sentineal
"Don't rain on my parade" jacket captures the spirit of Saturday's Christmas Parade. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Spirits high for NOTL Christmas Parade despite rain
The large pine tree in front of the town offices in Virgil was lit on Thursday evening. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Virgil tree lighting ceremony livens up town hall
Doug Johnson is Niagara Region's associate director of wastewater operations. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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After 3 years, sewage plant is almost ready — again ...
Hannah Bodach, 6, watches the band play at the annual Candlelight Stroll. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Candles burn brightly at annual NOTL stroll
Sweets and Swirls Cafe co-owner Erinn Lockard and Alexis Smith show off apple straws. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Sweets and Swirls Café tries apple straws alternative
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Editorial: Don’t let social media spread misinformation
Council approves free parking in Old Town for December. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Council approves free parking in Old Town for December
Winter activities at Fort George all winter. (supplied photo)
News, Entertainment
Lots to do this winter in NOTL at Fort George
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Betsy Masson took a stand to mark Harriet Tubman’s local historical ties by recommending a screening of the film Harriet. (sourced photo)
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NOTL resident pushes for Harriet film screening at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre's Film House
Niagara Regional Police want help supporting local families with its annual toy and food drive. (sourced photo)
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Niagara Regional Police want help supporting local families with its annual food and toy drive
A design rendering of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum's new Tiny Museum, which will debut at the Santa Claus Parade Dec. 14. (supplied)
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NOTL Museum thinks big with mobile Tiny Museum
Queenston Bake Sale 2017. (supplied)
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Home baking and decor at annual Queenston sale
Tim Taylor is Santa for the Epicurean's Breakfast with Santa, proceeds go to Niagara-on-the-Lake Palliative Care. (supplied)
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Epicurean’s Breakfast with Santa grants Palliative Care’s wishes 
Prof. Sudarsana Poojari and Prof. Debbie Inglis work with some of the new equipment being used as part of Brock University’s new cannabis research and development licence from Health Canada. (Supplied)
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Brock gets cannabis research licence from Health Canada
Paradise Grove Park on John Street is a picturesque winter wonderland. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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One of the first big snowfalls this year transformed NOTL into a winter wonderland
Tate Kenney introduces Marlo Thomas during the Lee Strasberg 50th Anniversary Celebration in New York. (Supplied)
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Aspiring NOTL actress gets to meet a role model
Mike Keenan with a shirt from Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital that reads Don't ever Quit which inspired the name of his book. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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He won’t quit: NOTL author chronicles life’s ups and downs
Cindy Sheridan and Janice Opie paint plein air. (Supplied)
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Evolution of an art show
Decorations over the fireplace at “King’s Landing” in NOTL during the Holiday House Tour in 2019. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Holiday House Tour: It takes a village
Sandra Iafrate will shine a light on her Gate Street Studio during Candlelight Stroll weekend. (Supplied photo)
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Shining a light on art
On Saturday morning, the Niagara Area Jeep Club collected four vehicles full of donated food during the annual food drive for Newark Neighbours. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Jeep enthusiasts collect 1,400 pounds of food for Newark Neighbours
Minnow stands as mascot for the Virgil Animal Hospital grand opening ceremony Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Who let the dogs out? ... Virgil Animal Clinic
NOTL: A Guide for Distinguished Explorers is available Dec. 3.
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Lake Report winter magazine captures very best of NOTL
NOTL Lord Mayor Betty Disero and Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati cut the ribbon officially opening Mewburn Road Bridge Tuesday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Bridge connecting Niagara Falls and NOTL reopens after 10 years
The tree at the cenotaph on Queen Street is lit as the St. Michael Elementary School Choir sings to the crowd. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Tree lighting ceremony draws crowds to town
Sean Simpson gives MPP Wayne Gates his annual flu shot on Friday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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MPP Wayne Gates gets his flu shot and encourages others do the same
Last year Labonte, sporting "number two" was a player on the league’s midget team. His jersey was placed on a chair in the center of the ice for a ceremonial puck drop before the game. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Memorial hockey game honours "Mikey" Labonte and raises $5,000 for charity
Julia Buxton-Cox with a group of women farm workers from Mexico during a Thanksgiving dinner she cooked. (supplied)
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Local resident thanks farm workers, will bring them to Old Town tree lighting Sunday
The Lake Report
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The Lake Report TIDBITS Nov. 21
Combination carbon monoxide and smoke alarms simllar to this one will be distributed to 126 NOTL residents. (Sourced photo)
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Town, Enbridge team up to distribute carbon monoxide and fire alarms
The Lion’s Club Christmas tree sale begins today at Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil. (Supplied)
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Lions Club Christmas tree sale starts Thursday
Doug Phibbs and Joe Allevato hang lights on trees in the Village Tuesday. (Brittany Carter)
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The Village gets into holiday spirit with Christmas lights and garlands
Lissa Paul will hold book launch and signing at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum on Thursday for Eliza Fenwick: Early Modern Feminist. (supplied)
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Book document's NOTL hero who was 'braver than Laura Secord'
Debra Antoncic, director and curator of RiverBrink Fine Art Museum says she encourages the community to attend the open house. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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RiverBrink explores feasibility of expanding
David Auger is trying to determine if a local radio station could work in NOTL. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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A community radio station for NOTL? David Auger thinks it could work
Sharon Frayne and Richard West take over leadership for the Writers' Circle as Hermine Steinberg moves from town. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Writers’ Circle founder Hermine Steinberg is leaving for new things
Amanda Gamble, Scott Finlay and Amy Klassen at Ravine's new special event's facility. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
History in the Vineyard to support two local organizations
Sandy Maxwell and Ashlie Prsa sort supplies to send over to Guatemala as part of Wells of Hope’s Packs of Hope campaign. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Wells of Hope readies backpacks for Guatemala
Nancy Hart of ATTENDANTS Home Watch Services will diligently watch over your home while away. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Sponsored: Don’t leave your home unattended
Elizabeth Surtees and David Murray unveil the new St. Davids plaque on Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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St. Davids plaque honours war dead
Livestock on Linc Farm snack on donated pumpkins this fall. (Supplied)
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Linc Farms recycles pumpkins
Anne Bergan is one of the original organizers of Bethany Mennonite Church's Annual Borscht Lunch Bazaar. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Bethany Mennonite Church slings borscht, blankets and baked goods at annual bazaar
Art and Jacqueline Wing stand to honour the Robert Wing, with family on Monday's Remembrance Day ceremony at Queenston cenotaph. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Wing family honours father lost in war
Harry Hamilton, president of Legion Branch 56 in Port Colborne with students in the Teaching Brewery for the re-release of JUNO. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Niagara College's heritage beer JUNO re-released for Remembrance Day
The Van Noort team. (supplied)
News
Kickoff the the holidays with Van Noort Florists' Open House Under the Stars
The Hamilton Children's Choir. (Supplied)
News, Entertainment
Music Niagara's Choral Fest first of its kind in region
Carson Tucker is organizing the Purple Ribbon Gala in January. (File Photo/Richard Harley)
News
Purple Ribbon Gala aims to end stigma of epilepsy
Verna Traina, 94, died after a fall at the Chartwell long-term care home in NOTL. Another resident has been charged with manslaughter. (Supplied)
News
NOTL senior charged with manslaughter in death of Chartwell resident
Helen and Dave Wall at his induction ceremony for the NOTL Sports Wall of Fame in August. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/file photo)
News
Obituary: Businessman, community builder, Dave Wall dies at 91
Hazel Norris and Molly Shara, both 13, say they plan to hold monthly climate strikes until a climate emergency is declared in town. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL teens continuing climate strikes until town declares emergency
Sam Vanderlee, 12, is distracted with a virtual reality headset while receiving his flu shot on Monday at Stone Road Pharmacy. (Brittany Carter)
News
Flu shot made easier with virtual reality headsets
The Evergreen Singers choir celebrated 20 years this month. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Evergreen Singers celebrate 20 years with anniversary concert
Niagara River's iron scow, pictured on Nov. 1, shifts toward falls after severe weather Thursday. (Supplied)
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Iron scow shifts toward falls after Thursday's severe weather
Kim McQuahe is named Premier Exhibitor for Jams and Jellies at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Jam Queen Kim McQuhae wins Premier Exhibitor at Winter Fair
Carol Clarke has been taking yoga classes with Bebi for five years at the NOTL Community Centre. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Study on exercise for older adults looking for participants
Loretta Cater with hands full of juice during the St. Davids and District Harvest Breakfast Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Tasty time at Lions Harvest Breakfast
John McDermid brings his computer into the Repair Cafe for repair. Fixer Walt Weaver and IT co-ordinator Matt Furlong help. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Newly launched 'Repair Cafe' helps NOTLers fix broken items
Florence Turner, secretary of the United Church Women, credits the women of the church with organizing the bazaar each year. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Women of St. Davids-Queenston United Church host annual bazaar
Levi Ianzillotti dresses at a Ninja Turtle. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Halloween Fun: Harvest Fest
Mike Tomczuk with some of the decorations at his home at 679 Line 2 Rd. He credits his wife Jodi with decorating. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Residents reveal some of their favourite trick-or-treat spots in NOTL
New Canadian citizen Mahmoud Nahle with wife Sarah Kassem on Thursday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL's Mike Scott presides over college's first citizenship ceremony 
Learn all about owls like this Barn Owl during the Owl How this Friday. (Supplied)
News
Owl Howl returns to Niagara Glen this Friday
Bill Hamilton guides the Ghost Walk walking tour in Old Town. (Brittany Carter)
News
Ghost Walks take visitors around haunted NOTL
Walk Off the Earth will open for Bryan Adams at this year's New Year's Eve event at Queen Victoria Park. (supplied photo)
News, Entertainment
Niagara Parks announces New Year's Eve headliner Bryan Adams with Walk Off the Earth
St. Davids resident Brigitte Bassie says she supports the changes to collection. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Region’s push to use green bins more is OK with many NOTL residents
Green party candidate Sandra O'Connor placed fifth and won about 5 per cent of the vote in Monday's federal election. (File photo)
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Greens' Sandra O'Connor vows keep fighting for climate
Conservative MP for Niagara Falls riding Tony Baldinelli and former MP Rob Nicholson after the Conservatives take the win for Niagara Falls Monday night.
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Tony Baldinelli takes Niagara Falls riding for the Conservatives
Niagara College paints the Rainbow Crosswalk at the NOTL Campus Friday. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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NOTL gets a rainbow crosswalk
Andrew Porteus reads during the Niagara Falls Literary Arts Festival in 2016. (Supplied photo)
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Niagara Falls Writer’s Festival gets help from some NOTLers
Jessica Keller, Miranda Perrel and Omry Abed Alhay. (Supplied)
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Expanding horizons and building relationships
Jasper, a Therapy Tails dog in the library this summer. The library chose the Humane Society for the Fines for Furry Friends program. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Library will trade fines for Humane Society donations during Library Week
Jordan Meyer stands with Conservative party sign on his front lawn. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL residents catching election fever
Margaret Walker waits to cast her vote on Friday during advanced polls for the federal election. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Long lines for advanced polling
York Road residents Jim Fisher and Dr. Yüksel Ören say they aren’t happy with the “excessive noise” of the propane cannons. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Residents and growers at an impasse on bird banger noise
the Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers’ Circle Rising Spirits Writing Contest will accept submissions until Oct. 31. (Sourced photo)
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NOTL Writers' Circle Rising Spirits Writing Contest
Tony Sapielak with Ken Hernder during Coffee with a Firefighter on at McDonald's on Monday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL firefighters launch safety measures to limit exposure to cancer-causing contaminants
Niagara College students are garnering a reputation for crafting quality beer. (File Photo)
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Cheers! Niagara College students brewing a reputation for award-winning beers
The two-day Halloween festival on Queen Street will also showcase family friendly paranormal panels, haunted houses, art shows and much more during the pre-Halloween bash. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Queen Street in Niagara Falls to host two-day Hallow Queen Fright Fest
Brian Barker, NDP candidate during climate strike on Sept. 27 in Old Town. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Election Profile: Brian Barker NDP candidate
Fluffy Souffle and Fay Slift are drag performers and child educators. (Britanny Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Photo gallery: Fay and Fluffy Drag Queen Story Time
Audrey Le Goff, author of food blog Pardon Your French and new cookbook Rustic French Cooking Made Easy. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now
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Bon Apetit: Author makes French cuisine ‘approachable’ in new book
The Boats and Brews tour offers a uniquely Niagara experience. (Supplied)
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Boats and Brews tour gives thrill seekers a wet welcome
Anna Anushka was the only Niagara College student who volunteered for the school's "Good Neighbour" campaign on Monday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
College door-to-door campaign draws just one student
Caddle was named one of Canada’s top growing companies in 2019. (Supplied/Jeff Chesebrough)
News
Ransom Hawley: 'It's all about the hustle'
Marcus and Joshua Hannan, 8 and 6, made snow globes and sold them at their school's fall fair. They will donate all proceeds to Project Share. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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St. Davids brothers raising money for Project Share
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News, Opinion
Editorial: Lots of work ahead for wellness committee
Wellness committee member Terry Mactaggart and Lori Forstinger at the wellness forum Thursday afternoon. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Affordable housing, transportation hot topics at wellness forum
The Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights was the recipient of multiple awards this past week, including recognition from several respected provincial and international tourism affiliates. (supplied)
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Niagara's Festival of Lights receives international recognition
A crowd gathered at the old courthouse steps in NOTL Friday morning for a climate strike. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Climate strike draws crowd in NOTL on Friday morning
Randy Busbridge, AKA Buzz Hummer, will be hosting an open mic at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 on the first Sunday of each month, from Oct. 6. (supplied)
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NOTL musician to host monthly open mic at the Legion
Sharon Frayne, member of NOTL Writers' Circle and Muskoka Novel Marathon winner. (supplied)
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Writers’ Circle’s Sharon Frayne wins 72-hour competition
Rooted vegetables and fall colours blend together for the Reiger Begonia Show at the Floral Showhouse. (supplied)
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Autumn colours featured in Floral Showhouse's Reiger Begonia Show
Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours return this October. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours return this October
Controlled agricultural burns are common for farms. The fire at the Concession 4 Road property was an open-air burn of debris and refuge. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
UPDATE - Supposed barn fire at dismantled grow-op an open-air burn of debris
The Farmer's Market at the Village will hold its last day of the season on Oct. 5. (supplied)
News
Farmer's Market wrapping up for the year
Rick Meloen, chair of the Historical Trail Committee, will host walking tours of the trail on Oct. 3 and 4. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Trail tours to talk history of railroad
Niagara Falls riding Conservative candidate Tony Baldinelli at the headquarters on Montrose Road. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Election profiles: Tony Baldinelli Conservative Party
Logan Fieguth aims to raise $5,000 for Gillian's Place at this year's Walk a Mile in HER Shoes. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Local teen sports pink pumps for Gillian's Place Walk a Mile in HER Shoes
Tina Muller, holds a photo of her grandmother, a British Home Child named Gladys Jesse Simm. (Brittany Carter)
News
British Home Children - commemorating 150 years
Aine O'Neill, Danielle Smith and Peyton Leigh cross the finish line with big smiles on Sunday morning. (Brittany Carter)
News
Great NOTL Summer Walkabout: Breaking a sweat for a cure
Jesse Lepp has a gallery showing off his art at Mikreations on Niagara Stone Road. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Jesse Lepp: An artistic mind finds its way to Mikreations
Elly Forbes, front store manager and Rebecca van der Zalm, pharmacist, get ready for the electronics waste recycling fundraiser this weekend at Simpsons Pharmacy. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Recycle electronic waste for a cause on Sept. 21
Mahmoud Sono, owner of Sono’s Cafe on Niagara Stone Road, after the break and enter this week. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Thieves target Virgil restaurants
A group of young scouts walk through the Commons for a war reenactment on Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Scouts return to NOTL for re-enactments
Joe Emburgh, Dale Born, head brewer John Legassicke, and Megan Konstantonis. Silversmith's Black Lager was awarded Canada Winner: Dark Lager this year. (Brittany Carter)
News
Silversmith back on expansion path
Niagara Parks’ Rooted festival is in full swing with its third installment, Edible Garden, taking place next weekend. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Niagara Parks' Rooted festival continues next weekend with Edible Garden workshops
The Niagara Falls Farmers' Market will host Apple Bash next weekend. (Sourced photo)
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Apple Bash to hit Niagara Falls Farmers' Market next weekend
Ashley Marazzo, one of the artists featured during the Niagara Falls Night of Art this Thursday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Niagara Falls Night of Art returns for eighth year
Mahmoud Sono, owner of Sono's Cafe on Niagara Stone Road, after the break and enter last week. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Two Virgil restaurants hit in overnight break-ins
The Niagara District Airport is celebrating 90 years in operation. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Niagara District Airport celebrates 90 years on Friday
Mani Singh, Lori Paterson, Heidi Howell-Guerin, Karen Post and Andrew Paterson decorate Smile Cookies for this year's campaign, which runs from Sept. 16 to 22. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now
News
Tim's Smile Cookie campaign supports Red Roof Retreat
Construction is planned to begin on Monday Sept. 16 and is expected to continue into mid-November. (File photo)
News
Sidewalk replacement work along River Road planned to begin Monday
Snowbirds fly over NOTL on Wednesday
News
Photo Gallery: Snowbirds in NOTL Wednesday
Triston Popescu (Pope), Snowbirds technician seakes to students on Wednesday. (Brittany Carter)
News
Photo Gallery: Local schools get up-close experience with Snowbirds Wednesday morning
The McArthur House. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Vogue in the Vineyard will help charities, fashionably
Pratima Bhatt, Special Olympics district developer, Andrea Bartal, athlete, and Nancy Bailey of Engel and Volkers NOTL. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Photo Gallery: Engel and Volkers celebrate grand opening of new NOTL office Tuesday evening
Ken Eden, of Bikes for Farmworkers, Jamaican farm worker Prophet Elisha Steele, and Dave Pritchard and Carol Miller, Caribbean Workers Outreach Project board members, with the 23 soccer balls that will be sent to Jamaican schools. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Community helps farm worker send soccer balls to Jamaican schools
Niagara area businesses have stepped up to raise money and collect essential goods for the Bahamas Hurricane Dorian relief this Tuesday. (supplied)
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Niagara businesses team up for hurricane relief at the Fill the Truck event this Tuesday
Steve Steele leads the Old Town Walking Tour hosted by the Niagara Historical Society and Museum. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Great NOTL Summer Walkabout: A tour of Old Town
Angela Marotta, Melissa Marotta Paolicelli, Louise Marotta and Guiseppe Paolicelli in front of the new Marotta Family Innovation Complex on Tuesday for the grand opening. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Niagara College opens new innovation centre, named after Marotta family
This year's Terry Fox run is on Sept. 15. Run organizer Joan King says she receives tremendous support throughout town. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now
News
Joan King is keeping Terry Fox’s dream alive
Grape Escape will be at Phil’s Valu Mart on Thursday from about 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to install more lights for farm workers
News
Lights for Bikes brings safety to farm workers
Rene Bertschi pulls out recently finished Lake Report stands from his 3D printer. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Rene Bertschi seamlessly blends engineering and art
Nancy Bongard, Mary Bullen and Keith Bullen show off some of the donated art pieces for RiverBrink's art sale this weekend. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
News
Fundraiser: More than 200 pieces of original and historic artwork for sale at RiverBrink this weekend
Elaine and Holly Barclay from England are visiting family in Toronto and made a stop in Niagara for some shopping and sightseeing. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Great NOTL Summer Walkabout: Back to school shopping at the outlet mall
Pathstones Mental Health formed a partnership with Lord Mayor Betty Disero and Town council, the Lord Mayor Youth Advisory Council, Red Roof Retreat and Niagara Community Foundation to make the satellite youth mental health clinic in NOTL a reality. (supplied)
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Pathstone brings free youth mental health clinics to NOTL
Special Olympics has opened doors for Tess Trojan in work, social and educational aspects of her life. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Special Olympics fundraiser aims to establish chapter in NOTL
A hydro box near Memorial Park. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Hydro box beautification plan leads to safety concerns
Debi Goodwin will launch the Wine and Words series with a talk on Oct. 9 at Southbrook Organic Vineyards. (Supplied)
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NOTL author kicks off library's Wine and Words series
Gregg Kirchofer, board member of Yellow Door with Andorlie Hillstrom, founder and artistic director, show off cheque from Shaw’s Town Previews program in July. (Brittany Carter/File photo)
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Yellow Door Theatre expands its classes, adds dance
Exchange Brewery hosts its second annual SourPalooza on Sept. 7 to bring more sour beers to NOTL. (Supplied)
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SourPalooza brings more sour beers to NOTL
Karen Jantz, Donna Hatton, Lynn Sawatzky, Carol Rosenfeld Allan and Heather McKenna of the St. Davids Art Group. (Supplied)
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Exhibition features art by St. Davids' own 'group of seven'
Wondering about that bylaw complaint or service question you asked the town? Now you can track its progress. (Sourced)
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Town's new online service lets residents track complaints, questions
Austin Kirby, a member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, shares concerns about portions of the Official Plan and its impact on the farming community. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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UPDATED: Some residents not satisfied with official plan being 'rushed' by council
Joe Pillitteri raises money for the Terry Fox Foundation. (Supplied)
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Team Pillsy hits 80 per cent of $100,000 fundraising goal before September starts
Debra Antoncic, director and curator of RiverBrink, gets ready for the three-day fundraiser next weekend. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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RiverBrink to host three-day art sale
Malea Signh dips in the water at Queens Royal Beach Saturday - the family said they didn't see warning signs of unsafe water. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Beach closed sign 'almost invisible' and needs to be more prominent, Lord Mayor and visitors say
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Kelly McGirr and Chase Brunton on Wednesday morning at Silks Country Kitchen in Virgil. (Supplied)
News
Trudeau visit from local teen perspective
Zenaida, a Mexican farm worker, was killed by a hit-and-run driver. A 21-year-old man turned himself in to police Wednesday. (Supplied Photo)
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UPDATED: Accused in fatal NOTL hit-run freed on bail
Kasia Dupuis and Sarah Bowers at the Garden Party Fundraiser at NOTL Public Library. (Eunice Tang/Niagara Now)
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Gallery: NOTL Library garden party fundraiser
NOTL town council has approved a new official plan for the municipality. The plan is essentially a blueprint for growth over the coming decades. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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It's official: 25 years later, NOTL finally adopts a new official plan
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Region passes new smoking laws
The Fort George Fife and Drum Corps on Canada Day. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Fife and Drum Muster at Fort George this weekend
This image shows the flooding at Bruce Moore's property on Four Mile Creek Road. (supplied)
News
Residents left with damage after violent storm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Councillor Erwin Wiens at the community centre on Wednesday afternoon. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits NOTL
Visitors and residents frequently swim at Ryerson Park beach. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
News
Chautauqua park not a 'beach,' says region
The Upper Canada Heritage Trail crosses through Niagara-on-the-Lake for 10 kilometres from John and King Streets to York Road. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Great NOTL Walkabout: Trekking down the Heritage Trail
Sophie, third year Guide, Amara, first year Pathfinder, Hannah, first year Pathfinder and Brooke, second year Guide, prepare for camp. (Supplied)
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NOTL Guides head to camp
Shane Michaels, Wings of Mercy founder, with John Simpson, father of Ashley Simpson, who vanished in 2016. (Supplied)
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Missing NOTL woman inspires drone search team Wings of Mercy
The first annual Made It Artisan Market takes over Fort George Saturday. (Brittany Carter/File photo)
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Made It Artisan Market invades Fort George
Ken Bartel shows off his 1948 Dodge Business Coupe during the 2018 Kinsmen Show and Shine Car Show. (Richard Harley/File photo)
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Kinsmen to showcase 400 classic cars
The band plays at the 2018 picnic. (Richard Harley/File photo)
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Peach Picker’s Picnic returns
Irish scouts Emma and Conor both said the friendliness of NOTL locals stood out for them. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Irish scouts visit NOTL after world jamboree
Deputy fire chief Nick Ruller, with Dave Ignatczyk, captain of St. Davids Fire Station 2, and Colin Hunter, with the new Tanker 2. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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New tanker for NOTL Fire
The van der Zalm family experienced heavy flooding in their yard and basement as a result of heavy rain. They estimate the cost to repair the damages will be close to $70,000. (Supplied)
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Heavy rain causes extreme flooding around town
Winemaker Emma Garner and Estate Manager Fiona Muckle hosted Thirty Bench Wine Makers 25th anniversary. (supplied)
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Thirty Bench Wine Makers' 25th anniversary: photo gallery
Margaret Walker, Shred-it event co-ordinator, Doug Martin, Meridian Credit Union branch manager, Bonnie Bagnulo, NOTL Palliative Care program manager. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Shred it, forget it, and raise money for NOTL Palliative Care
Jan Van Haren and Brian Carberry, winners of the Garden of the Week 8 for their front garden at 19 Colonel Butler Cr. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now
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Garden of the Week: 8
Doug Garrett has been named to the NOTL Sports Wall of Fame. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
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Garrett and Wall named to NOTL Sports Wall of Fame
Nellwyn Lampert, NOTL born author of Every Boy I Ever Kissed. (Supplied)
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Nellwyn Lampert: Every Boy I Ever Kissed
Elizabeth Beresford presents Hefe it Up, awarded the gold-level BrewON logo. (Supplied)
News
Niagara College crafts truly local beer
Rebecca Kent, Trius sales associate spends her day off swinging through the new Trius Tour. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Trius launches new interactive concept with social media backdrops
Livestock Niagara will host its fifth and final year at the Niagara Falls Farmers Market this year on Aug. 23 and 24. (Supplied)
News
Livestock Niagara paves way for future hub in its final year
Cheryl Morris, member of the Upper Canada Heritage Committee of Niagara-on-the-Lake, holds a basket to collect donations on Monday afternoon. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Community "enthusiastically" supports Heritage Trail restoration
Patrick MacNeill, co-chair of NOTL Rotary Club with Jolanta Janny, Rotary Club member prepare for the Rotary Rocks 25th Anniversary celebration on July 30. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Rotary Club rocks for 25 years
Derrick Pont, president of the Niagara Region Metis Council, works at crafting a small pouch. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Metis encampment offers visitors living history outside Fort George
William Leslie stands in his front garden — the property at 14514 Niagara River Parkway is the Week 5 winner of the Garden of the Week competition. Not pictured is his wife Bonita. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Garden of the Week: 5
Sandra O'Connor was nominated as Green Party candidate for Niagara Falls riding in the 2019 federal election. (Supplied)
News
Sandra O'Connor named Green Party candidate
Felicia Weinstein at her studio space in Virgil. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Carving up a lifetime of art: Felicia Weinstein
Brittany Carter. (File photo)
Opinion
Column: Embrace nature and just go with the flow
Around the old Parliament Oak school has been used by service workers for parking for decades. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Service workers being ticketed
Kazi Marouf, vice president of opertions and Tim Curtis, presdent of NOTL Hydro. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
NOTL Hydro spending $3M to double power capacity
Paul and Mary McHoull are committed to making the NOTL Lawn Bowling Club, and the community centre, a greener place. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Lawn bowlers going 'Green on the Green'
Brooke Blakeley, 9, cools off quickly at the Virgil Splashpad on Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Great NOTL Walkabout: Cooling off and heating up
Sonya de Lazzer sits on her mat before a gentle hatha yoga class in the museum courtyard on Monday morning. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Yoga becomes a museum affair in NOTL
Cheryl Chiarelli mines for crystals that she uses in jewelry creation. (Supplied)
News
Hometown artists are among 60 featured at Pumphouse Art Show
Filomena Tassi, minister of seniors, was at Niagara College Wednesday morning to announce a grant of nearly $2 million. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Niagara College signs Dimensions charter on equity
St. Davids Lions Carnival will take place from Wed. July 24 to Sat. July 27. (supplied)
News
Lions Club annual carnival kicks off Wednesday
Roberta Stark-Chevers is surrounded by four generations of family as she celebrates her 100th birthday on Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Enjoy every moment, says NOTL's newest centenarian on birthday
Eight of the nine recipients of the Shaw’s Town Previews program stand with artistic director Tim Carroll and executive director Tim Jennings after the cheque presentation on Tuesday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Yellow Door among nine recipients of Shaw's Town Previews donations
Eight of the nine recipients of the Shaw’s Town Previews program stand with artistic director Tim Carroll and executive director Tim Jennings after the cheque presentation on Tuesday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Great NOTL Walkabout: Hort Society Garden Tour
Greta Sobol eats an icea cream float during the Cherry Festival on Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Cherries abound Saturday for annual Cherry Festival
David Shelgrove stands near one of his top choices for best artwork at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. Voting is open until Aug. 4. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Voting for Pumphouse art competition is open to public
Residents come together over support for NOTL’s horse-drawn carriages and local businesses in the wake of animal rights activists. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Protesters persist, residents resist
Morning yoga in the museum courtyard starts on Monday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Morning yoga at the museum begins Monday
Esther Phipps celebrated her 100th birthday on June 28. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
'Never had a cold' Esther Phipps turns 100
Rachel Debon, one of the first members run with Daniel Turner and Matteo DeLuca, founders of the Niagara Running Club. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Hometown go-getter starts new Niagara Running Club
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News
Step Challenge weekly winners
One of Angel's Rest's rescues. The fundraiser will be held at 1079 Queenston Rd. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 13. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Angel's Rest Dog Sanctuary will hold fundraiser on July 13
Steffanie Bjorgan, executive director of Red Roof Retreat, Marlo Staganski, office manager of the NOTL Pedal Pub and Shari Hartwick, program co-ordinator for KidSport Niagara forged friendships during Pedal Pub's fundraiser last month. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Friends pedalled for a cause earning $2,000 for Niagara charities
Akhil Nazim, Jaweria Mohsin and Indeevar Arya celebrate Canada Day in the courtyard of Niagara College with poutine, icecream and games on Tuesday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Canadian culture celebrated on international student's first day of classes
Kasia Dupuis reads Art's Supplies by Chris Tougas to the kids in the park. (Brittany Carter)
News
Library brings services to NOTL parks on Thursdays all summer
Pharmacist-owner Julie Dyck, pharmacy assistant Carolyne Baum, pharmacist Taylor Mottola and operations manager Sherri Gontam at Stone Road Pharmacy. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Stone Road Pharmacy celebrates its first day of business
Amy McInnis from Toronto browses the art during the annual Art in the Vineyard on the weekend at Frogpond Farm Organic Winery. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Sun shines on Frogpond's Art in the Vineyard
The Tulips for Trees fundraiser generated $2,500 for the Town Tree Fund. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Tulips for Trees raises $2,500 for tree fund
The NOTL Public Library Summer Kickoff event welcome residents for an afternoon of fun and activities on Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL library kicks off summer with a bang
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News
Step Challenge weekly winners
Sergio Sporza serves up lunch for the Porchetta on Sunday. He and his wife Rosie made this event happen, said Greg Walker. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Porchetta in the park
Brittany Carter. (Niagara Now)
Opinion, Featured
Column: Tired? Yes, but I'm inspired to be better
Sheila Hirsch-Kalm rests after 40 Master Gardeners walked her property for a tour last Wednesday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Sheila Hirsch-Kalm and her magical garden oasis
Ashley Creed helped rebuild this First World War ambulance with her grandfather. Now, she brings it to events such as Fort George's WW1 Commemoration weekend. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Great War remembered at Fort George
Kathy Thomas was at the Laura Secord Homestead for the morning kick-off for the walk Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Walkabout: Following in the steps of Laura Secord
Chartwell staff member Nicole Lewis with Mona Tighe at this year’s senior citizen Strawberry Social. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Seniors pack community centre for Strawberry Social
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News
First Step Challenge winners announced
Ryan Bridgeman and Dennis Den Besten with their new printer ink refill machine – the only one of its kind in NOTL. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Fill 'er up: Niagara Computer Systems launches ink refill station
Kasia Dupuis, children’s library services associate, shows off the passport for the summer reading program launching on June 22. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Library infuses sneaky learning into children's summer programming
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News
Music Gives fundraiser Saturday
Steve Bushnik, author of many children’s books promoting self-love and owner of Painting the Town, with wife Amy Beth. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Simple stories with powerful messages
Peter Howe and Judy McLeod , the second week's winners of Garden of the Week for their Gage Street property. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Second Garden of the Week winners announced for lush Gage Street home
Shaunna Arenburg, Holly Dowd, Victoria Steele and Betty Disero take a few hours out of their morning to walk around Queenston for the June Step Challenge. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Mayor’s step team walks the walk for wellness
Joel Talento hopes to bring a competitive Scrabble club to NOTL. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
NOTL resident spells out hopes for a competitive Scrabble club in town
Niagara Clippers before the cricket match on Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Cricket match: Clippers vs. Lions
Flatbed trucks with more trees roll in during the tree planting ceremony on Friday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
First of 342 trees planted at Pillar and Post gardens
Roddy Standish plays with a foosball table while browsing the Queenston garage sales with his grandparents on Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Deals galore at neighbourhood garage sales
Members of the 10th Battery 56 Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Polish soldiers honoured again more than 100 years after their sacrifice
The first and second place winners for the Walker Industries Art Competition will be announced on July 4.
News
Pumphouse announces contest winners
Jens Gemmrich, owner of Frogpond Farms Organic Wines is hosting the annual Art in the Vineyard on June 22 and 23. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Frogpond winery brings art to the vineyard
New Pickleball courts at the Centennial Sports Park in Virgil opened today. The grand opening will be June 15. (Brittany Carter)
News
New Pickleball courts open today at the Centennial Sports Park in Virgil
Steps can be counted using an activity tracker (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, etc.), a health app on a smartphone, or a pedometer. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Town sponsors step challenge
Paul Rakoczy, Lucas SkowroPaul Rakoczy, Lucas Skowronski-Schultz and Sam Maxbauer. Mike Lyons is also a member of Exchange’s brew team, not pictured here. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Hometown Brewer: Sam Maxbauer of Exchange Brewery
Donna Brown, chair of the Caribbean Workers Outreach Program, Prophet Elisha Steele, coach of the team, and Nancy King, longtime member of the outreach program, with the trophy. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Hard work and play pays off for cricket coach
Caroline McCormick, president of Friends of Laura Secord. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Laura Secord Walk supports War Child Canada charity
Garden of the Week nominations are now open. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Garden of the Week contest is in full bloom
Jaclyn Willms, owner of Niagara Fit and personal trainer, assisting long-time client Mike Clarke. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Niagara Fit offers health for everyone
Pascual Ramirez and Anibal Ramirez enjoy some lunch at the Migrant Bike Safety and Information Festival on Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Migrant workers honoured at annual festival
The women modelling local fashion vendors' items wait to walk the runway on Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Pumphouse celebrates 25 years with fashion show
Cannon fire at Fort George. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Cannons fire at the fort
Town worker Blake Durocher places sand bags for flood protection along the Niagara River shoreline on River Beach Drive. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Town plans emergency meeting as record lake levels prompt flood worries
Hailee Turner, 12, a LEO with the St. Davids Lions Club, helped with the Walk for Dog Guides Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
LEOs walked for dog guides on Sunday
Rob Mills, Jamie Paroschy and Alexa Mills in front of The Vintages at Four Mile Creek. The project is nearing completion. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Blythwood homes are places to retreat
Eight people complained of carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms, but refused EMS treatment, said Nick Fuller, deputy fire chief. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Natural gas odour false alarm at McFarland House Thursday
Kaitlin Hinz, Alan Rosselet, Herb Hinz, Ella Hinz, Francisco Del Campo, Maria Del Campo, Dorothea Enns, Emily Enns and Julieanne Enns volunteer at the Virgil Stampede. (Eunice Tang/Special)
News
Virgil Stampede owes success to army of volunteers
Daniel Wnukowski, founder and artistic director of Piano Six - New Generation, which will be performing almost in its entirety for the first time on May 25. (supplied)
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Piano Six - New Generation will perform together for first time on May 25
Communities in Bloom board members Rene Bertschi and Bette Ann James spoke of the upcoming 2019 season at the community centre. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Town launches adopt-a-park cleanup program
Lord Mayor Betty Disero tries her hand at lawn bowling for the first time Saturday during the club’s first official day of the season. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Lord mayor bowls them over 
Ron Simkus, a NOTL resident and retired engineer, discusses the widening of the footpath for shoreline protection near a Delater Street parkette. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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Widening of park footpath angers residents: Town blamed for poor communication
A man who was cautioned by police last week for bothering two girls at the NOTL outlet mall has been charged with sexual assault. (file photo)
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Multiple incidents at NOTL outlet mall lead to sexual assault charge
Eileen, Rhiannon and Kaius Zorko at the Pumphouse for Mother's Day. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Families make unique hats for Mother’s Day
Rosemary Sadlier OOnt, withWilma Morrison and Betty Disero, unveiling the plaque at Fort George Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Segregated black militia honoured with plaque at Fort George
Gail Lord. (Supplied)
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Museum fundraiser lets NOTLers explore Bermuda connections
Virgil Stampede returns on May 18 to 20 this year. (File photo)
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Virgil Stampede returns for Victoria Day long weekend
Snowbirds will be coming back to NOTL on Sept. 11 as part of fundraising efforts for museum fundraiser. (File photo)
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Snowbirds flying back to NOTL for Sept. 11 show
Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martinez will perform to a sold-out show at Stratus Vineyards Saturday. (Supplied)
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Cuban musical duo sell out Bravo! Niagara show at Stratus
Rita Brown will be giving a talk called Exposed - A Brief History of Underwear on May 16 at the Niagara Historical Society and Museum. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Revealed: Underwear and what lurks below
Anna D’Amore, owner of Truvi Beauty and Wonder Duck retailer. (Brittany Carter/NIagara Now)
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Wonder Duck helps send children with skin disease to U.S. camp
Dr. Julian Adams has been a NOTL family doctor for 50 years. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Family doctor Julian Adams marks 50 years practising in NOTL
James Green, owner of Ravenshead Homes, with his wife Kayla and son Cameron. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Ravenshead Homes a true Niagara business
Lucas Froese, grandson of Joel Murray, attends the memorial ceremony for workers killed on the job. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL remembers the tragic death of GM worker Joel Murray on National Day of Mourning
(Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Feature photo: Ice flows down river
Sandbags are available for residents if needed, stored at lots on the corner of Ball Street and Rover Beach Drive, River Beach Drive and Nelson Street parking lots. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Sandbags available as water level rises
Brianna Arevalo, daughter of new Canadian citizen Heydi Tobias, at the citizenship ceremony at the Festival Theatre. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Shaw Festival citizenship ceremony a first for many
The Peninsula Flooring team: Carol Hubert, Art Hubert (owners), Samantha O’Brien and Wendy Janzen. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Meet Peninsula Flooring’s new owners: Art and Carol Hubert
Christine Van Moorsel, founder of Angel's Rest Dog Rescue and Sanctuary, with two rescues. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Dog sanctuary provides safe haven for small dogs with nowhere else to go
From Left, volunteers -Haneen Alzaubi, Rachel Blanchard, Karrie Bannerman, team captain of thr Niagara Etsy, Violet Bannerman, Daniela Dion. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Cold weather draws crowds for Etsy market Saturday
Shawna Butts, acting curator of the Niagara Historical Society and Museum. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Museum uses social media to connect with public
Cathy Simpson is chief librarian and CEO of NOTL Public Library. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Provincial cuts hit Niagara library
Marieke Dufresne, communications manager of Parmalat Canada's Niagara plant on Stewart Road, and Brenda Disher, office manager and driving force behind the Grilled Cheese Fundraiser. (Brittany Carter/ Niagara Now)
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Accidentally public grilled cheese fundraiser supports Kid's Help Phone
Leon Perel, antiques expert and owner of Forum Antiques on Niagara Stone Road. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Leon Perel and Forum Antiques
Janice Thomson, right, will be the new president and CEO of Niagara Fall Tourism after 18 years at the NOTL Chamber of Commerce, pictured here at the Spirit of Niagara Awards with Erica Lepp and Mark Torrance of Andrew Peller Ltd. (Jer Houghton/Niagara Now)
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Janice Thomson named new CEO of Niagara Falls Tourism
A Niagara Regional Police SUV blocks East and West Line Road at Concession 6 Road Monday after a 71-year-old St. Davids man was found with life-threatening injuries. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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St. Davids cyclist found in ditch remains in serious condition: Police
Holly Calbert, Olivia Johnson. Christine Blane and Kim Rossi with donation cheque on Monday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Many Hands Project’s huge donation helps many children at Pathstone
Glenys Robinson, a commercial bee keeping program at Niagara College, and Joanna Paul, a graduate from the program, during BioBlitz Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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BioBlitz offered hands-on environmental learning Saturday
The brew crew: Megan Kanstantonis, Dale Barn, brewmaster John Legassicke and Joe Emburgh, at Silversmith Brewery in Virgil. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Hometown Brewer: John Legassicke of Silversmith
Eric VanNoort and Dan Turner, supporters of Locals for Carriages, protesting the protesters on Saturday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Protesters not stirring up much ruckus
Hermine Steinberg, NOTL Writer's Circle Founder. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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Hermine Steinberg: Novelist and founder of NOTL Writer’s Circle Spreads joy of writing
Cheng2Duo at Stratus Vineyard April 12. (Supplied)
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Bravo Niagara springs into music
Niagara College's Sales and Marketing program top sellers of the Toque Campaign, Alexandra Lacivita from Ridgeway and Emily Battaglia from Brampton. (Supplied)
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Niagara College students raise more than $27,000 for Community Care
Ray Johnston, retail and experience manager of Peller Estates, holding a bottle of icewine in the Ten Below Icewine Lounge.(Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Peller Estates' Ten Below Icewine Lounge redesigned and reopened
Volunteers needed for Niagara Glen clean-day on April 28. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Volunteers needed for Niagara Glen cleanup day April 28
Caroline Sherk of Verge Insurance Group named United Way Niagara's second campaign chair, following Sean Simpson's successful run in the role for 2018. (supplied)
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New United Way campaign chair eager to start
Hazardous trees to be removed at Niagara Historical sites beginning in April and continuing into the summer. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Parks Canada removing hazardous trees at NOTL historic sites
Debbie Krause, community engagement coordinator for the NOTL Public Library. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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Debbie Krause breathes life into the library
Crossroads Public School was under lockdown for 45 minutes on Wednesday
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Private family matter causes brief lockdown at Crossroads on Wednesday
Dorothy Walker, author of A Village in the Shadows and driving force behind Friends of St. Davids. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Dorothy Walker: The driving force behind Friends of St. Davids
Sheila Tierney, chair, NOTL Canadian Cancer Society (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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NOTL to raise a flag for Cancer Awareness Month
United Way Niagara celebrated a striking success in 2018 campaign.
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United Way Niagara celebrated a successful campaign year on Thursday
Lesley Sampson, founder of Coyote Watch Canada, spoke at the NOTL Community Centre Wednesday. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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Plenty residents can do to minimize coyote problems, expert says
Alan Ash and Diana Ash present Patti Bauer with a donation check of $1000 on Sunday March 24. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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NOTL Ukesters remember Miranda
Griffin Data, owner of Newark Brewing Company. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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Hometown brewer: Griffin Data breaks into craft beer market
Bunny Trail scaling back to focus on kids this year. (Supplied)
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Annual Bunny Trail brings focus back to the kids
Janet Lummiss and Susan Barker, members of the NOTL Horticulture Society, arranging flowers delivered to local retirement homes on March 15. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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NOTL Horticultural Society brightens retirement homes with Flowers for Seniors
Rima Boles, director, Lenore Richards, head juror, Cheryl Morris, member of the board, stand in front of the Pumphouse. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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National art competition celebrates Pumphouse's 25th year
Marianne McRae, MOW executive director and Wayne Gates, MPP in the kitchen of GNGH, where the meals are packed for delivery. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Niagara politicians ride along for Meals on Wheels deliveries
Daniel Tong and Backhouse owner and head chef Ryan Crawford celebrate Backhouse to the Future. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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‘Backhouse to the Future’ turns birthday party into fundraiser
Michele-Elise Burnett with Gary Parker (Supplied)
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Niagara Historical Society is dressing up for the Arts and Fashion Lecture Series
Phyllis and Doug Johnson, organizers of the Taste of NOTL in front of their B&B, WeatherPine Inn. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Progressive dinner rotates visitors through town during the Taste of NOTL
Magdalena Titian in her Gate Street home and studio. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Magdalena Titian - falling in love with NOTL through watercolour paintings
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The Master Gardeners of Niagara are planting the seeds of summer at the Seedy Saturday show on March 23
Alaina Kelly, manager and Sara Petriello, store manager, gearing up for a busy season at the Avondale Dairy Bar on its first day open this year. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Sun shines on opening day for Avondale Dairy Bar
Archie MacKenzie dines out on blueberry pancakes for a great cause at Sunset Grill on Pancake Tuesday. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Pancake Tuesday fights cancer
Donald Combe stands beside a shelf of books. Some of them date back to as early as 1599. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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The oldest books west of Quebec
Choom Cannabis to open end of April in Niagara Square Plaza if final approval goes through. (supplied)
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If approved - Choom Cannabis to open by end of April in Niagara
The cast of Crack of Doom: Or How I Learned to Love the Meteor, performing March 16 and 17. (Submitted)
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Yellow Door Theatre Project to present Crack of Doom
George Soleas, president and CEO of the LCBO, Pearl Veenema, president and CEO of McMaster Children’s Hospital, and Betty Disero, NOTL lord mayor, celebrating the opening of the new Virgil LCBO
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Bottles popped in celebration at the Virgil LCBO's grand opening Thursday
Daffoldils at the Niagara Parks Floral Showcase Annual Spring Display (supplied)
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Shake the winter blue's at Niagara Park's annual spring display, now open
The Gryphon Trio will perform on April 7 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (Supplied)
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Celebrating 25 years - The Gryphon Trio will perform in St. Catharines
Sean Simpson, owner and Rebecca van der Zalm, pharmacy assistant. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Tampon Tuesday has Niagara women covered
Screening of short documentary film, Risking Everything, on March 14 at 6 p.m. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Documentary ‘risks everything’ at History Museum
Virgil LCBO opens March 7
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New Virgil LCBO set to open Thursday
Bill Tatarnic. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Bill Tatarnic: An eye out for scenery
Ed the Sock will be at Willie John's Big Easy on March 14 as a part of his War on Stupid Comedy Tour. (Supplied)
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Ed the Sock heads to Niagara Falls for War on Stupid
Me2We Club at Crossroads Public School (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
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Crossroads Public School Me2We Club are champions of social justice
Ken Kingdon, resource conservation manager for Parks Canada, discussing species at risk during the Feb. 26 field visit. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Field visit offers hands-on education about Parks Canada’s multi-species action plan
Faith D. Amour and Melissa Marie Shriner at the TD Niagara Jazz Festival media launch Feb. 25. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Women to dominate this year's Live, Learn, Jazz series
NOTL Hydro. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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NOTL Hydro encouraging customers to go green
Penner MacKay with wine-barrel drum in his studio. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Penner MacKay: The rhythm of life
NOTL Newcomers Susan Ksiazkiewicz, president and Peggy Hook, past president at Sweets and Swirls, community centre cafe. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL Newcomers a welcoming place for women
Tanya Talaga signing her book, Seven Fallen Feathers, on Feb. 13 at the Hare Wine Company. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Author speaks of Indigenous discrimination and her hopes for change
Xavier Allard, Melanie Williams and Ezra Carmel Allard in Cheese Secrets (Brittany Carter)
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Cheese shop owners feeling gouda
Helen McCallum, chair of management committee NOTL Duplicate Bridge Centre. (Submitted)
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Duplicate Bridge Centre looking for new members
Locals for Carriages in July 2018 standing up against AWFAN. (Supplied)
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Locals for Carriages raising money to battle protesters' aggressive tactics
NOTL Hydro workers reacted quickly when last week’s ice storm knocked out power in St. Davids and Virgil. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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NOTL Hydro quick on the scene during Feb. 6 ice storm
March Break Camp
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Town to host March break camp at the community centre
Tanya Talaga to speak at The Hare and Wine Co., Feb 13. (Supplied Steve-Russell)
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Wine and Words to host award-winning investigative journalist Tanya Talaga
Wilma Olive-Mills and Art Mills, owners of FX Chocolate. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL businesses feeling the love this Valentine's Day
Christine and Ingrid Jensen headlining the Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival Friday Feb. 15. (Submitted)
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Jazz festival in tribute to Oscar Peterson to return for its second year on Feb. 15
Cindy Hernder with Precious Angel Niagara gowns she made. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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When families need an angel
Lions Club members and volunteers at Crossroads Elementary School for vision clinic; David Hooker, volunteer, Allen Snider, Bradd Anderson, Elizabeth Hooker, volunteer, Debbie Chegnon, Janet Guy, Keith Brown, Susan Snider. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Lions Club visits local schools for senior kindergarten vision clinics
Paul MacIntyre, Vintage Hotels vice president of operations and Ryan Murray, Pillar and Post general manager. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Gardens project at Vintage Hotels moving forward
Frank Pearson, retired volunteer firefighter of 32 years. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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A matter of commitment: Frank Pearson's three decades as a volunteer firefighter
Joe Pillitteri's Lakeview Vineyard Equipment will be the sponsor of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's new Olympia ice resurfacer. (Jer Houghton/Niagara Now)
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$25,000 Olympia sponsorship awarded to Lakeview Vineyard Equipment
A locked gate secures the town property where a storm water pond is located behind Tim Hortons on Niagara Stone Road in Virgil. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Stay off storm water ponds, town warns
Terry Boulton stands beside Teenie H. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Sailing into the history of Niagara’s waterfront, the Teenie H is set to be preserved
Bricks and Barley co-owner Marco Spione, general manager Christie Devos, executive chef Jeremy 'Clark' Gilligan stand by the bar in the full restaurant (Brittany Carter)
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Bricks and Barley opens with a bang
Carson and Stella with his horse. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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A man and his dog: Carson and Stella
There are currently two seniors in Niagara-on-the-Lake on the waiting list for Snow Buddies. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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NOTL seniors in need of Snow Buddies
R&M Construction hauling armour stones for shoreline protection along Delater Street. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Shoreline protection underway between Delater Street and River Beach Drive
NOTL Municipal Offices. (File photo)
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Town to host open house seeking resident opinions on official plan
Rayburn Blake jamming at home. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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A life through music for Rayburn Blake
The Lake Report celebrated its official office opening last Thursday with a ribbon-cutting, attended my a crowd of locals and members of local council. (Lauren Davidson/Special to Niagara Now)
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Bringing skilled employment to Niagara-on-the-Lake
Dawn (Jovie) Joki, owner of the Irish Harp Pub. (Jer Houghton/Niagara Now)
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New drinking and driving enforcement shouldn’t affect NOTL bars
George Krissa performs at Corks Winebar and Eatery Feb. 9 (Submitted)
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George Krissa performs in one-night concert before Shaw debut
Cathy Simpson, chief librarian and CEO of NOTL Public Library. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL Public Library turns a page on outdated layout
Marijuana Plant
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Private retail cannabis stores approved during St. Catharines council meeting
Coyote on the move (Submitted/PiroskaBacso)
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Mating season causes frequent coyote sightings in NOTL
Ben Bartel with Olympia at Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery ice rink (Brittany Carter)
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Ben Bartel clears the ice for Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery
Author Ian Hamilton (Submitted)
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Best-selling author Ian Hamilton returns to NOTL Public Library for book launch
Improve Niagara Falls Culture
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Deadline approaches for Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
Comedian Jeff Paul (Submitted/Christopher Aziz)
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Gearing up for the sixth annual Icebreakers Comedy Festival
Christopher Newton. (Submitted Photo/David Cooper)
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Christopher Newton named Officer of Order of Canada
Exchange Brewery - Brittany Carter
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Humour and Hops brings regular comedy to NOTL
Niagara Falls
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Niagara Parks Commission board seats left vacant
Betty Lane Paintings. (Submitted photo/Shawna Butts)
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Historical Society showcases history through art
Falynn Shaw and Patrick Alexander hold a pride flag. (Supplied photo/Ashly Thompson)
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'Coming out' stories to inspire in Niagara Falls
Avery Cantello and Miles Fuller (Submitted Photo/Jeff Speed)
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A need for live jazz in NOTL
NOTL Municipal Offices
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Town of NOTL seeking citizen advisory board members
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