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Family and friends pack native centre for Christmas party

There were smiles aplenty at the Niagara Regional Native Centre on Saturday as a team of dedicated volunteers fed breakfast to almost 400 people,...

Exploring Photos: Peeling potatoes at Niagara Camp, Second World War

This photograph features David Seitz and Bill O’Brien peeling potatoes for the troops at Niagara Camp here in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Here I thought peeling potatoes...

Growing Together: Popular Christmas traditions – and plants – are steeped in history

Mistletoe, poinsettias, holly and wassailing were not always part of our Christmas traditions. Here is a bit of history. Mistletoe: The whole idea of mistletoe started...

Growing Together: Dreaming of a green Christmas? Fresh-cut boughs are versatile

Decorating with live Christmas greenery has long been a tradition cherished by families around the globe.    The fragrance of freshly cut evergreen boughs as...

Horoscope: Full moon lies ahead and maybe a spiritual awakening

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

Sports: NOTL fans watch Canada make history with first World Cup goal

They lost but they made history. NOTLer Harry Schlange, who watched Canada play in the World Cup in 1986, was pleased the team managed to...

Keeping it Green: Rock on: Kids geology club relaunches at community centre

Curious learners can once again have their own “Magic School Bus” experience through a Niagara-on-the-Lake geology club. St. Davids residents Francesca and Nicholas Sorrenti have...

You better watch out: Santa Clauses will be running through town

It’s time to grab your Santa suit and hit the streets running. On Dec. 18, Santa’s everywhere will be parking their sleighs and running...

Daytime Rotary tour sold out, McArthur Estate tickets selling fast

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club's daytime Holiday House Tour this weekend has reached its capacity of 3,000 visitors, but a few tickets might still be...

Pawsitively perfect pooches have a Santa photo op

Pets just can't seem to keep their paws off Santa.  At the St. Davids Veterinary Clinic on Saturday, old St. Nick met plenty of pets...

‘Being here I don’t feel alone anymore’: Valhalla Projects Learn to Live program helps veterans, first responders through PTSD

Animals have a way of sensing our emotions.   Which is why this fall, the Valhalla Project’s five-day Learn to Live Residential Respite Program made...

NOTL Legion gets into the holiday spirit

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

Chamber of Commerce holds friendly Christmas competition in Old Town

Who decorated it best? The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce is holding its first Christmas window decorating contest and Christmas tree decorating contest to get in...

Button Blitz collects donations to cover Christmas Parade costs

Santa’s helpers were out and about Saturday collecting donations for the annual NOTL Christmas Parade. Volunteers Terry Choules and Phil Brunt took charge at Phil’s...

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