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Letters from grandma still not happening, but letters to and from Santa is a go in NOTL

Canada Post says its financial situation is dire and needs to pull in the purse strings — the president of the local union group, however, says the corporation is being deceptive in making this conflict about its need to turn a profit.

Growing Together: O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!

"Your tree is your canvas, so it is important to select a good one — gorgeous ornaments can only do so much for a scraggly tree," writes Joanne Young.

NOTL Museum presented with award of excellence for Chloe Cooley exhibition

“A lot of Canadians don't realize that there was any enslavement at all in Canada, and we thought this would be a great opportunity for us to highlight our community's history and shed light on Chloe."

Rain won’t stop animal lovers from supporting rescue efforts

The fundraiser will continue next Saturday and will also feature a vendor booth at Reif Estate Winery’s Christmas market on Dec. 7 and 8.

New Mexican joint in Virgil hopes you’ll feel right at home

Twisted Bar opened in early November on Virgil's main strip — as of now, it's the only Mexican restaurant in NOTL.

The Turner Report: Hitting the wall in NOTL

"Trump may have his wall. Gerry has his. One is designed to keep people out. The other says come on in," writes Garth Turner.

Regal Florist kicks off the season with a festive holiday open house

With the holiday season officially here, locals took in the sight of festive decorations as far as the eye could see last weekend at Regal Florist & Garden Centre.

Growing Together: The natural beauty of Niagara

"It always amazes me how something like the vineyards and orchards can change so drastically from season to season, each season just as beautiful as the next. It reminds me that we all go through different seasons in life," writes Joanne Young.

Heartbeat of the Harvest: Part 6: Making good things grow, from their farms in Jamaica to NOTL’s vineyards

Harvest may be nearing a close, but Oral Walters and Wayne Blake won’t be going home until the last grapes are picked and sorted. Together, they share their experience working at Stratus Vineyards this fall during harvest season.

Local artist unveils NOTL’s hidden charms in new solo exhibition

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre's latest solo exhibition, "About Town: My Impressions of NOTL," is running from Oct. 30 to Nov. 27, and will feature the paintings of longtime artist Rick Cullis, a member of the NOTL Arts Collective.

Tickets on sale now for Holiday House Tour’s 25th year

Early bird tickets for the Holiday House Tour, which will feature six of NOTL's historic homes lavishly decorated for the holiday season, are $45 each until Nov. 8.

Museum to host book launch of new Indigenous anthology

“It is amazing to think that for some 13,000 years, my ancestors have been living within the beautiful environs of the Niagara Peninsula," says co-editor Rick Hill, who will be at the Oct. 26 book launch.

Chamber seeking nominations for recipient of this year’s Candlelight Stroll proceeds

Proceeds from this event are given to a special charitable organization or NOTLers in need of support and generosity for the holiday season. Nominations are open until Nov. 17.

Hear first-hand how military service influenced these veteran’s lives

Ahead of Remembrance Day in less than a month, the "Lessons of Service" presentation on Nov. 4 will offer patrons a chance to hear about the work of veterans in the field of military and policing.

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