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‘Tis the season for Candlelight Stroll
“This is the season and YOU are the reason why we gather to celebrate the bounty of this year in our community, said Town Crier Tom Pekar, as he welcomed the hundreds of people who gathered at the Court House, wrapped in scarves, topped with hats and holding candles to this year’s Candlelight Stroll. “By […]
Chamber defines dual roles for councillors
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce now promotes local businesses, but is unusual in that it has a separate entity, Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake, set up as a subsidiary of the chamber to manage tourism. But that might not always be the case, chamber president Eduardo Lafforgue told council Monday. Lafforgue was at a council workshop to talk […]
200-year-old stones need protection
There are 11 ordinance stones in the Old Town that are 200 years old, and they deserve to be celebrated and protected, council heard Monday. Ted Rumble, a member of the Niagara Historical Society, was at council Monday to ask the Town to document, repair and protect the stones, which were placed as property markers […]
Spirit of Christmas lights up Virgil Town Hall
An enthusiastic crowd celebrated the holiday season in Virgil last Thursday, with the lighting of the large pine tree beside the Town Hall. The tree-lighting began as a Virgil Business Association event last year, and has been taken over as a new, annual tradition by the Town. The Ukesters were on hand to entertain, and […]
St. Saviour’s, St. Mark’s churches feature Newark Singers concert
Michael Tansley returns to St. Mark’s Church Saturday, to conduct the Newark Singers in a holiday concert. When he retired as the music director at St. Mark’s two years ago, his farewell performance was just before Christmas. Although he was ready for retirement, he knew it wouldn’t be his last performance at the church — […]
Plein air art on display at library through December
Plein air artists are showcasing their work at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library through the month of December, beginning with a reception held last Saturday. Plein air painting, simply put, is painting outdoors. Artists gain inspiration from nature, through experiencing different landscapes and changing lighting. Some well-known plein air painters are French Impressionists Claude Monet and […]
Santa’s coming to town Saturday
When the best Christmas Parade in the region gathers at the former Parliament Oak School on King Street Saturday, before heading off on its traditional route, there will be several new floats. Bob Cheriton, one of the organizers, says in addition to all the favourite bands and familiar floats, watch for Fox Den Yoga; (expect […]
Free parking on Queen Street
It seemed like a comedy of errors, with no one to blame, that created a few days of confusion over free parking on Queen Street. It has for years been free for the month of December, but typically, the Chamber of Commerce asks the Town and the Town institutes the policy and marks the meters. […]
Garden club members give back to community
Garden Club of Niagara members are busy year-round sharing their design skills and love of gardening with the community, but never more so than during the holiday season. Last summer, when a group of volunteers were puttering under the hot sun in the heritage garden of the McFarland House, members were also meeting to brainstorm […]
Mistletoe Bride at Silversmith for two readings
Imagine the intimate setting of a candle-lit, century-old church oozing ambience, with exceptionally talented actor Tara Rosling, considered by her peers one of the best in Canada, telling a haunting, dramatic tale about a wedding night. If you’ve been to Silversmith Brewing Company for a reading of The Mistletoe Bride, you know it’s become a […]
