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Ross’ Ramblings: One last kick at the 2024 cat, to improve our lives

Toddlers in toques and grandparents with mobility devices often progress at about the same speed along the sidewalks downtown. Is there anything cuter than...

St. Mark’s to host Christmas concert

The church is hosting a Christmas concert Dec. 22, called "A Christmas Homecoming: A Festive Celebration of Story and Song." The goal is to invoke a feeling of being at home for the holidays.

‘It is an immense joy’: $12,300 raised for Kazemi family

Asadullah Kazemi was elated when the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce presented him and his family with a cheque of more than $12,300 of funds raised from this year’s Candlelight Stroll.

Stockings for Seniors returns for fourth year

Christmas is coming for 145 residents at Pleasant Manor and Niagara Long Term Care retirement homes. For the fourth year in a row, Joan King...

Grape growers hope to curb the flow of foreign juice into Canada

“It is almost criminal in our minds that these grapes are being dropped on the ground, not purchased, and imports still find their way into our marketplace,” said Debbie Zimmerman, executive director of the Grape Growers of Ontario.

Regional budget means higher taxes for NOTL

There is very little wiggle room for what councillors can do to reduce the budget, but one thing that can be done is reducing discretionary spending, said regional councillor Andrea Kaiser.

Sugar, spice and everything nice at St. Andrew’s Christmas fair

Visitors enjoyed freshly baked scones with homemade jam, paired with tea or coffee, offered in exchange for a goodwill donation.

Flowers for seniors brings holiday cheer from horticultural society

"This is our way of sharing what we love with people who can’t get out and experience Mother Nature."

Decked halls and historic walls: Highlights from the Holiday House Tour

Six of Niagara-on-the-Lake's lavishly decorated homes were part of the weekend-long tour. “There were around 2,300 visitors yesterday, and we’re expecting 2,600 today. It's a constant steady stream of people,” said one of the volunteers at Royal Manor Inn.

How Canada’s culinary scene hopes to outshine its cold weather reputation

Indigenous cultures and Canadian culinary innovation took centre stage at the Navy Hall on Saturday evening, with diners enjoying a six-course meal that its creators hope will put Canadian cuisine on the global map.

Native Centre creates joyful holiday memories for families in need

Mother-and-son duo Skylar and Landon Boyd embraced the season of togetherness at the Niagara Regional Native Centre on Saturday, enjoying an afternoon of gifts, photos with Santa Claus and time well spent with their community.

Candlelight Stroll gives Newark Neighbours food bank a boost

Newark Neighbours has been busier than ever this year: There have been 1,578 visits in just the first nine months of this year, compared to 918 visits to the food bank in 2022.

The Turner Report: What led NOTL to rewrite history?

"We should respect each other, of course, and the past. But let’s be more proud than ashamed," writes Garth Turner.

Parliament Oak hotel documents available on town website

In a quest to increase its level of transparency to the public, the town plans to make detailed reports on the ongoing Parliament Oak hotel development available on the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake website.

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