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Dog rescue a strong, coordinated success

January 13, 2021 By Penny Coles

A Read Road family now has their beloved pet home safely, thanks to a well-coordinated rescue by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department, and its Virgil station volunteers. When the call came in Sunday afternoon, says Fire Chief Nick Ruller, it was for emergency assistance. What unfolded after they met the family, who had tried to rescue […]

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Monet-inspired garden open to the public

January 15, 2021 By Mike Balsom

Even on a dreary, grey January afternoon, the new garden at Pillar and Post can brighten spirits.  The Local had a chance this week to traverse the landscape with Vintage Hotels vice-president of operations Paul MacIntyre early this week.  “It’s actually laid out like Monet’s garden,” explains MacIntyre. “We went to France to visit the […]

Culture

Shaw proceeding with plans for season to begin in May

January 15, 2021 By Penny Coles

UPDATE: This interview took place before the province declared a state of emergency and a stay-at-home order, but Tim Jennings made it clear all plans were being made knowing provincial restrictions could change at any moment. Tim Jennings is desperate to see the Shaw Festival return to what it was intended to do. The season […]

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Business looking up and out for Meyers Fruit Farms

January 15, 2021 By Mike Balsom

In a time when many business owners are experiencing myriad challenges to their livelihoods, forcing some to seriously consider the viability of continuing, it can be refreshing to see a local company pushing on with expansion plans despite the pandemic. Standing at the construction site of Meyers Fruit Farms’ soon-to-be 590,000 square foot greenhouse, about […]

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Ravine to hold second fundraising event for museum, Friends of Fort George

January 15, 2021 By Penny Coles

The Friends of Fort George, the Niagara Historical Society, and Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery are organizing their second at-home fundraising dinner, this one celebrating Black History Month. A special History in the Vineyard event will be held Feb. 11, with a gourmet take-out dinner, with all three restaurants that participated in the first event, leading […]

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Youth advisory committee has ideas for virtual events

January 15, 2021 By Penny Coles

When Janvi Ganatra put out a call for new members to the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council last fall, she was hoping to hear from at least six to eight Niagara-on-the-Lake students from public school to high school. She is delighted to have built the membership to 15 young people from the community, the largest […]

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Local woman asks for cannabis petition support

January 15, 2021 By Penny Coles

Debbie France, a resident of Norfolk County, and Irene Murray, a Larking Road resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake, have similar goals. Ask either of them about the impact of cannabis growth and its impact on neighbouring residents, and they have so much research and years of investigation at their fingertips, they don’t know where to start. And, […]

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Local man heads national food bank organization

January 15, 2021 By Mike Balsom

Eradication of hunger across the country is the ultimate goal for Chris Hatch, CEO of Food Banks Canada. And, since moving to Niagara-on-the-Lake with his wife Karen in November, he is working toward that goal from his home office on John Street.  Food Banks Canada is a national charitable organization that supports a network of […]

Culture

Local man publishes his first book

January 15, 2021 By Randy Klaassen

“My children have often asked me to write about our family,” says a local man whose professional career spans four continents, Africa, Europe, Asia and North America. Abdulmahomed Kaderali took up the task of fulfilling his children’s request with My journey, my story, my life, a book, recently completed and published. Abdul and his wife […]

Culture

Auchterlonie on astrology

January 14, 2021 By Penny Coles

Welcome to Auchterlonie on Astrology, a look at the week of Jan. 14 through Jan. 20, including the Sun moving to Aquarius and the first quarter Moon. On my podcast you can also find out how to obtain your own personal birth chart including a forecast for the year ahead. The podcast is at www.auchterlonieonastrology.ca. […]

Upcoming Events

  1. Tuesday Trivia ~ Believe It Or Not

    January 19 @ 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Gather the gang and get competitive! Join us for a virtual trivia night from the comfort of your couch.  Play on your phone, computer or tablet, no app needed just a web browser. Log On To:  CROWD.LIVE Enter This Code:  YXSFP Choose your player name.

  2. NOTL Historical Museum Online Lecture

    January 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    “An Atrocious and Abominable Offence” Textual Representations of Abortion and Shame in England, 1850-1870.  Presented by Amanda Balyk REGISTER HERE  http://www.nhsm.ca/events     

  3. Niagara Pumphouse ~ Family Friendly Online Studio

    January 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Learn to make Macrame Feathers in the next Family-Friendly Online Studio.  https://niagarapumphouse.ca You will need: -Soft cords or rope -Scissors -Comb -Hanging ring

  4. History in the Vineyard ~ at Home

    February 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    A fundraiser in support of two wonderful charities, The Friends of Fort George & The Niagara Historical Society.  A three-course meal with choices from 3 Niagara chefs.  Pick up at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery, (1366 York Rd, St. Davids) or deliver in NOTL for an added donation. (Tax receipt included).  Support the preservation of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s history with a […]

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