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Back on track: Limestone donation helps restore 1850s train turntable

Using stone that is cut, shaped and installed with the same technique employed in 1856, a full team of people in town are working to revive the site at Turntable Way and River Beach Drive.

‘He was driven’: Brother of late Michael Kappel reflects on his life ahead of NOTL Sports Wall of Fame induction

Frank Kappel described his brother, Michael, as an athlete who was intensely focused and formed strong connections with his teammates.

Canadian artists shine at Pumphouse fundraiser amid U.S. trade war

A stone’s throw from the border, locals and U.S. tourists got an intimate look at Canadian creativity this weekend at the annual Art at the Pumphouse market.

Arch-i-text: Where is the Parliament Oak hotel project’s engineering report?

"In the event this report has not been completed — which would be odd given that we’re eight months into 2025 — the question then becomes why would staff be proceeding with this application in the absence of any form of validation of the applicant’s claims?" writes Brian Marshall.

PHOTOS: The Herc makes a pitstop at Niagara airport

The Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules airplane landed on the tarmac at the Niagara District Airport this week during a training run.

St. Davids Carnival pulls it off again for 62nd year

Families packed the fairgrounds in St. Davids this weekend as the Lions Carnival wrapped its 62nd edition with big crowds, strong sales and a few new ideas for how to give back.

Arts review: Masterful ‘Dear Liar’ is one not to be missed

"This is not a static read but a lived experience of minds and bodies in motion both intellectually and physically," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

SPONSORED: Niagara nights: Symphony under the stars

The evening begins with an orchestral program featuring the brilliance of Mozart, paired with the ambient beauty of Canadian composer Jordan Nobles. Under the baton of NSO music director Bradley Thachuk, audiences can expect a sonic journey that stirs the soul and uplifts the spirit.

Discover the artworks of Naoko Matsubara at RiverBrink’s summer exhibition

A selection of 12 woodcut prints from "Konjaku Monogatarishū" ("Tales of Days Gone By"), a collection of thousands of Japanese folktales, displays the artist’s conceptual skill and storytelling abilities.

Opinion: Ontario is sliding toward a two-tiered, U.S.-style healthcare system

"Year after year, the Conservative government has underinvested in primary care, abandoned rural communities and advanced private clinics at the expense of our public health system. This trend must stop," writes Wayne Gates.

A mash made in heaven: New baked potato restaurant hits NOTL

Located at 207 Victoria St. in Old Town, the restaurant’s menu is built around loaded baked potatoes, with touches of Turkish flavour inspired by its owner's roots.

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

"Within this wardrobe is a land of intrigue, adventure and danger that will change their lives forever: Narnia," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Opinion: Let’s work together to make Shaw’s new Royal George a success

"I support building a new theatre. Done right, it will bring new energy and vitality to Old Town and will make both the Shaw and Niagara-on-the-Lake a prized place to live, work and visit well into the 22nd century," writes David Israelson.

Learn about the historic artifacts buried under King’s Point at museum lecture

The three-story, wedge-shaped brick complex on Ricardo Street, known as King's Point, contains the remnants of history that go back more than a few millennia. The lecture is set for July 17 at 7:30 p.m.

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