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Niagara-on-the-Lake farmerettes inspiration behind Oast House Brewers' latest Farmhouse Ale release
Recipe uses ingredients from farm crops from that era → Read More
Q&A: Who were the farmerettes of Niagara-on-the-Lake?
Assistant curator of Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum shares the details → Read More
Niagara-on-the-Lake council approves demolition of home from early 1800s
Derelict Byron Street house not designated under heritage act → Read More
Niagara-on-the-Lake council, staff to undergo closed meeting training
Investigator found previous council contravened Municipal Act with conduct at closed meeting → Read More
How will Niagara-on-the-Lake approach its 2023 budget?
The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be taking a new approach when it comes to the 2023 budget. At the Dec. 20 council meeting, a new process was approved that will see the budget addressed in a way that differs from past years. In the past, members of the town’s audit and finance committee reviewed and recommended changes to the town’s annual budget process. Now, it will be handled through the… → Read More
Niagara-on-the-Lake council notebook: Simcoe Street culvert, Bill 23, tractor parade thanks
Following a nearly two-hour closed session meeting, Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors got down to business at the final council meeting of the year. The closed meeting was for councillors to get advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, specifically related to 144 and 176 John St. E., 200 John St., and 588 Charlotte St. Council rose with no report from the closed session and tackled… → Read More
Niagara-on-the-Lake to increase cash-in-lieu of parking, development charges
Annual indexing in line with Statistics Canada reports → Read More
Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors sort out committees, boards
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents looking to get involved in a municipal committee will soon have their chance to apply, as councillors sorted out the composition of various committees recently. The town is looking to immediately fill vacancies on the following committees: up to nine members of the public for the committee of adjustment; up to six members of the public to join Coun. Erwin Wiens on… → Read More
‘All good theatre’: Niagara-on-the-Lake council defers speaking to Bill 23
Councillor’s motion deferred until Dec. 20 council meeting → Read More
Q-and-A: Niagara-on-the-Lake historians tackle full story of Fort George in new book
Friends of Fort George's Amanda Gamble discusses 'Fort George: A History' → Read More
A walk in the woods at Ball’s Falls to reawaken our relationship with the land
NPCA hosts inaugural weekend filled with Indigenous programming → Read More
Merritton readies for return of Labour Day community festival in St. Catharines
After a two-year hiatus, the Lions Club of Merritton is all set to welcome back its Labour Day Festival, and they’re hoping the community will come out in support. The Labour Day weekend festival is a tradition that dates back 74 years, but due to pandemic restrictions the last time the community gathered for the four-day event was 2019. “It definitely feels good to be back,” said Steve Yendt… → Read More
Thinking about running for municipal office in Niagara? Now’s the time
Council hopefuls have until Aug. 19 to register for Oct. 24 election → Read More
Canada Games are coming to Niagara, here’s where to catch the action
Niagara is set to welcome up-and-coming athletes from across the country to the region this weekend for the kickoff to the 2022 Canada Summer Games. The games are expected to bring more than 5,000 visitors including athletes, coaches and support staff, not to mention spectators, to the region as events are set to place at 18 venues across Niagara. The games run Aug. 6 to 21. Here’s a rundown of… → Read More
In the Soil Arts Festival returns to downtown St. Catharines with 'hereafter'
3-day festival will showcase music, theatre, visual arts → Read More
Bargain hunters help Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s community efforts
Weekend garage sale event will benefit area, international causes → Read More
St. Catharines laces up for one last skate at Garden City Arena
The community was invited out Saturday to say goodbye to the Garden City Arena and go for one final public skate in the arena. From hockey and figure skating to lacrosse and concerts, the Garden City Arena complex located downtown has been a hive of activity for more than eight decades. Now, with the opening of the new Canada Games Park on the border of St. Catharines and Thorold, the Gale… → Read More
What’s in season?: Your guide to Ontario fruits and vegetables
As warm weather makes its return, so do fresh vegetable and fruit crops across the province. Ontario is known for its fertile growing conditions, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are plenty of options when it comes to locally grown food. Here’s a handy guide to help you know when your favourite fruit and vegetables are in season. All information comes from Foodland Ontario and is… → Read More
Bowl For Kids Sake returns to St. Catharines with ambitious fundraising goal
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North & West Niagara aims to move 140 kids off wait list → Read More
Exploring Niagara’s history through the eyes of women
On International Women’s Day, a look at the many exhibits, collections across the region → Read More