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Arts review: Lessons from Shaw’s ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’

"What do children do when left to their own resources? Explore! There are long corridors, unoccupied rooms and, in one room, a wardrobe full of old coats. Within this wardrobe is a land of intrigue, adventure and danger that will change their lives forever," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Niagara animal welfare group partners with Hendriks Independent for summer fundraiser

Ahead of Let Pets Live's annual August fundraiser, the grocer is offering customers the option to add $2 to their grocery bill to support animal welfare initiatives.

Two young NOTL artists win scholarship prize from Pumphouse Arts Centre

Two of Niagara-on-the-Lake's young artists are getting a boost from the local arts community this summer, as they ready to take their creative work to the next level at university this upcoming semester.

Editorial: Canada Day traditions, sounds and politicians

"This isn’t about nitpicking. It’s about recognizing that Canada Day in NOTL isn’t just a party — it’s a platform. A chance to show the world who we are, and how much we care about this place and this country," writes editor-in-chief Richard Harley.

Hit the rapids, skip the towel: New jet boat offers more dry seats for NOTL visitors

The company has launched a second climate-controlled Freedom Jet vessel, five years after introducing the first, giving more guests a choice: Stay dry inside a glass-enclosed dome or get drenched up front in the open-air seats.

PHOTO GALLERY: Niagara-on-the-Lake marks the start of another hot, hot summer

Looking at the seven-day forecast, it looks like the heat is here to stay, with a high of 30 C expected for a majority of the days in the first week of July.

St. Andrew’s Strawberry Fest goes 40 years strong

Strawberries, sunshine and 40 years of neighbourly know-how drew more than 5,000 people to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Saturday.

Celebration of NOTL’s Loyalist heritage at flag-raising ceremony

The Niagara branch of the United Empire Loyalists got its name from Col. John Butler, a Loyalist who led a group to fight Americans on behalf of the British: "Were it not for him, there may not be a Canada."

Ginger Restaurant and Orchid Inn closes after decades in NOTL

After almost 30 years of serving locals and visitors in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ginger, the intimate Mary Street restaurant, shut its doors this weekend, along with Orchid Inn.

Strawberry Festival to celebrate its 40th anniversary on June 21

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is ready to ring in the start of summer with the return of its annual Strawberry Festival, which will see an estimated 5,500 people come out to the church on June 21 to enjoy tasty strawberry goods — a tradition four decades in the making.

Drumroll, please: Summer solstice celebration returns to Ryerson Park

The gathering returns June 20 with yoga at 7 p.m., led by NOTL instructor Rianna Reid, followed by handpan drumming from Jeff Seed shortly after 8 p.m., continuing until sunset.

Longtime NOTL fundraiser sells T-shirts to support Canada and local charities

With phrases of defiance from Canadians ranging from “Canada is not for sale” to “elbows up” becoming rallying cries on this side of the border, one NOTLer wants to show his support in an overtly positive way with a new slogan of his own.

Special Olympics medalists to lead walk for International Trails Day

Coinciding with International Trails Day this Saturday, the Town of NOTL and the Upper Canada Heritage Trail committee are hosting a community walk on June 7 at Veterans' Memorial Park.

Silks restaurant’s 30th anniversary bash raises $1.7K for Red Roof

Silks Country Kitchen turned its 30th anniversary into a party on Monday, serving up free food, drinks and prize draws — while rallying the community to raise more than $1,700 for Red Roof Retreat.

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