Queenston's volunteer firefighters group are gearing up for a celebration of its 75 years of fighting fires — starting with its annual fall spaghetti dinner on Oct. 11.
While local author Sharon Frayne's latest book was borne from the seed of a frenetic 72-hour writing contest, it comes from a deep desire to encourage young people to perservere in what they're passionate about — in spite of the sting of failure.
"This is a cohesive, entertaining, visually and technically superb production directed by Craig Hall, having its world premiere at the Shaw Festival," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson about this year's production of "Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Human Heart."
The Olde Angel Inn was the sight of fancy pooches strutting their stuff last Sunday, as part of the establishment's first-ever dog show — which doubled as a high tea afternoon.
Often referred to as the “sport of kings,” Saturday’s polo match at the Commons brought out some of the most elegant and eye-catching fashion from guests and volunteers.
"None of the worlds we live in are worlds where blindness is understood — and, believe it or not, Niagara-on-the-Lake is really bad for blind people’s accessibility," writes Jodey Porter.
"In this triangle of love, originally described by Bernard Shaw as 'a mystery,' Candida must choose which of the two men will be her future," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
Held every year on Labor Day weekend, this year’s market on Aug. 31 began under grey skies, but the promise of delicious treats and community spirit kept people coming.
"'One Man, Two Guvnors' is a ribald, rollicking, raucous, roaring hit. To dismiss it with disdain, as some have, is beyond chacun à sans goût — it is to miss the point," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
Countless hobbyists and car lovers filled the Kinsmen grounds on Sunday for the annual Show and Shine car, which saw more than a thousand spectators and around 425 prized vehicles.
