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Doughvine Bakehouse ordered to remove signs due to town bylaws

Doughvine Bakehouse sparked controversy in January with its outdoor signs. It all started with a bold red spray-painted sign that read "Closed" — and led...

Friends, wine and frozen vines at Niagara’s Icewine Discovery Pass

From Canadian comfort with poutine at Konzelmann to Mexican flavours at Jackson Triggs and Japanese-inspired dishes at Pillitteri, the wineries offered a global culinary experience this year. 

Year in Review: A summer of floods and political anger

The last six months of 2024 in Niagara-on-the-Lake were marked by extreme weather upheaval and a volatile political climate. Kevin MacLean breaks down what made the headlines in the second half of the year.

Red Roof brings energy, healing and purpose to start the year off with a good cause

Retreat organizer Natalia Love Angelou says she hopes this event, which raised money for Red Roof, planted the first seed of her larger vision of having her own sacred space for all walks of life.

NOTLers fill house at first fish fry of the year

“It’s a place where you will always see someone you know," said Brent Longmoore, who calls the weekly dinner a staple social outing in NOTL.

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.

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.

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.

Young girls enter the world of science at Niagara College’s STEM workshop

How many of us know the pH value of a glass of apple juice? Eleven-year-old Ayla Jack knows the answers.

Carolling group heralds in Advent with songs of Christmas 

If you're out and about on Nov. 30, the day before the start of the annual Christian observance season, be sure to listen for the sounds of the holidays filling the air along the banks of the Niagara River.

Carving out a good time at Wonders of Wood

With displays ranging from pine needle baskets to towering sculptural pieces, judges, carvers and curious onlookers were eager to appreciate the art at the competition’s new location.

Award-nominated lavender farm owner talks path to success — amid expansion plans

"“It is a complete grassroots startup with only sweat equity that has gone into it,” says Melissa Achal, owner of NEOB Lavender. She's nominated for two awards in this year's Women in Business Awards.

St. Davids teen takes home rowing gold in U.S. competition

Lauren Deprez took home two gold medals last week from one of the largest rowing competitions in the world.

Heartbeat of the Harvest: Part 5: Last words go to the workers

Three of the workers at Chateau des Charmes sit down in the warm October sunshine to talk about the season — they have been in NOTL since March and will be going back home in November.

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