The Welland Canal will remain open until noon on Friday, Jan. 7, but the Lake Ontario-to-Montreal section will be closing a week earlier. That means that marine pilot Robert Reese should have a chance to begin the new year at home in Niagara-on-the-Lake with his wife Mariah and their three boys. Reese is a member of St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots Association, based out of … [Read more...] about NOTL man has fascinating, varied career on water
Botos trio and guest vocalist bring audience to its feet
Jazz pianist Robi Botos invited the crowd at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Friday night to go on a journey with him and his trio. By the end of the almost two-hour set, the gathering of 225 was enlightened, entertained, and left feeling fortunate for having participated in a coming out of sorts for the talented Hungarian-Canadian. For the third instalment … [Read more...] about Botos trio and guest vocalist bring audience to its feet
Two hat tricks help win two games for Predators
The Niagara Predators exploded for 19 goals over two games last weekend against the last place Tottenham Thunder, with an 11-7 Friday night home victory followed by an 8-1 win on the road. Jesper Eriksson led the way in both games, recording a hat trick Friday night, the Greater Metro Hockey League franchise’s first since it moved from Toronto, and following that up … [Read more...] about Two hat tricks help win two games for Predators
Holiday Inn music enthralling, choreography show-stopping
A full house at 100 per cent capacity welcomed the holiday season at the Shaw Festival Theatre Saturday night. Executive Director and CEO Tim Jennings could barely contain his excitement as he stepped from the wings and looked up at the packed house of masked theatre-goers awaiting the start of the classic Irving Berlin musical Holiday Inn. The applause that … [Read more...] about Holiday Inn music enthralling, choreography show-stopping
Predators win two of three this weekend
A bit of a line shuffle paid dividends for the Niagara Predators this weekend. Acting coach Robert Turnbull teamed captain Mario Zitella with Dante Massi and Emil Eriksson for the first time Friday night. The combination notched six goals and 13 assists for a total of 19 points in a three-day stretch. Following a weekend with no games on the schedule, the … [Read more...] about Predators win two of three this weekend
