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Predators two weekend wins leave them in first place
Niagara Predators coach Andrew Whalen is calling them the Swedish Connection. Forwards Jesper Eriksson, Alexander Insulander and Emil Eriksson accounted for seven of the team’s eight goals in a weekend which saw the Preds win two games, improving their record to 5-and-1. That leaves them alone atop the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League’s nine-team […]
Short-term rental solutions in the works
Coun. Gary Burroughs has lived in the Old Town for almost 60 years, and has seen a lot of changes, especially in the growth of the tourism industry. He likes to tell the story of his long-time friend Gerry Wooll, Lord Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake in the ’60s, who passed away in 2007. Wooll, in an […]
From Cathy’s desk: library helping farm workers
As mentioned in last month’s column, we’re implementing our four-year strategic plan and this month, I’m highlighting library staff serving our migrant worker community. Bringing library programs and services to all areas of the municipality, community events and to those who cannot come to the library is one of the goals of our second strategic […]
Local equestrian students find competition success
Despite the pandemic limiting the usual amount of preparation, Caitlin Darte of Benchview Equestrian Centre is not at all surprised by the success of three of her students at last week’s West Zone Provincial Silver Series in Erin, Ontario. After all, the combined 30-plus years of riding experience of Paige Hoadley, Sydney Brousseau and Sarah […]
Fallen workers of Welland Canal featured in museum talk
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum will be welcoming Kathleen Powell, curator of the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canal Centre, to present the next instalment of their Fall Virtual Lecture Series Oct. 20. Her presentation, Triumph and Tragedy: Building the Welland Ship Canal, will delve into some of the personal stories of the 138 fallen workers who […]
Local musician previews video about friendship
Terry Kozachenko’s latest song, released Tuesday, is a tribute to a friend. But beyond that, it’s also a paean to friendship in general, and a cautionary reminder to the listener to stop putting off what needs to be said until it’s too late to say it. To A Friend premiered this week on Kozachenko’s YouTube […]
Newcomers Club hosting Welcome Back event
The Newcomers Club is hoping to welcome new members this fall, knowing there are likely many women who have moved to town during the pandemic, and have been unable to get out, meet people and learn about their community. As difficult as it has been for those new to town, it’s also been a challenge […]
Bike donations needed for returning farmworkers
As many of the offshore workers in Niagara-on-the-Lake move on to apple farms, or head home, the volunteers who have been refurbishing and repairing bikes for them are shifting gears themselves, already looking ahead to next year. Bikes for Farmworkers, with its workshop in the basement of the former Virgil School, is winding down operations […]
Learn about Redan Battery and Battle of Queenston Heights
Join the Friends of Fort George for a special Zoom presentation on the Redan Battery at Queenston Heights with archaeologist Suzanne Plousos, this Friday at 10 a.m. The Battle of Queenston Heights holds great significance in Canadian military lore, says Amanda Gamble, executive director of the Friends of Fort George. This major victory early in […]
Shaw Festival announces its 2022 season
Heading into season number 60 in 2022, the Shaw Festival has announced a line-up full of favourites, timeless classics and new works for the milestone year. “We have a lot to celebrate as we look forward to our diamond anniversary season,” said artistic director Tim Carroll in an Oct. 6 press release. “In what might […]
