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Cozying up to local treasures at the Pumphouse’s holiday market

For more than a decade, the Pumphouse has been a key stop for the Holiday House Tour, but this year, the market hopes to shine on its own.

A crafty reunion: Annual sale brings the community together at Toad Hall

For the fifth consecutive year, Godwin and Parks hosted the sale at Parks' 1845 Regency manor home, Toad Hall.

NOTL library is decking the halls with music, food and crafts

Whether it’s singing, baking or crafts, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is feeling the holiday spirit and looking to share that spirit with its patrons.

Uniting for animal rescue at Reif’s holiday market

Tanya Rice says when she sees a pet in needs, she can't turn her back. A portion of the money she raised from last weekend's holiday market will go toward supporting her animal rescue efforts.

Santa’s sleigh stops at OLiV for a holly jolly photo day

"Santa surprised us," said Yana Peretyatko, who was with her family at the tasting room on Saturday afternoon, taking in the festive spirit.

PHOTO GALLERY: Christmas tractor parade a huge hit once again

The streets of Virgil were filled with rumbling machinery, bright lights, festive music and Christmas cheer on Thursday evening.

NOTL town council breaks until new year; no final decision on new budget

The town's budget committee hasn't made a final decision on complete operating costs for 2025 and will continue its work early in the new year.

Community carolling event planned for Friday

The carolling will be accompanied by live music courtesy of musical trio Live at the Library from St. Catharines.

Candlelight Stroll was the ‘best day’ since Kazemi family came to Canada

Niagara-on-the-Lake's annual Candlelight Stroll brought out families young and old to spread holiday cheer for a worthy cause on Friday night. This year, a crowd...

Cheers to the holidays: Caroline Cellars kicks off the season with wine, preserves, and discounts

For $15, visitors sampled three house-made preserves — apple onion jam, mango chutney, and cranberry compote — paired with a selection of the winery’s wines, including its signature icewine.

Safety of pipe lining practices questioned after St. Davids home filled with fumes

"It was so concentrated that I almost puked," said Tyler Tersigni of the chemical fumes that entered his home on Nov. 29. "I couldn't breathe."

Bear hugs and hot tea at St. Mark’s Church’s Tea and Teddy sale

The two-day sale featured over 100 teddy bears from around the world, along with a variety of Christmas decorations, linens, jewelry, clothing, silver and china.

Ross’ Ramblings: Swiftie positivity unlike grating negativity here in NOTL

"Unlike the sea of crankiness that we seem to live in, Swifties have the best attitudes and rizz," writes Ross Robinson.

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

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

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