Aggressive shooting, a balanced attack, strong defence and superb goaltending gave the Niagara Predators a convincing weekend sweep of a home-and-home series against the Tottenham Thunder. Oskar Spinnars Nordin notched his first shutout of the season, a dominating 5-0 win in front of a home crowd of 101 spectators at the Meridian Credit Union Arena. The Preds … [Read more...] about Predators notch shutout at home, 6-2 win away
Local artist downsizing her world of miniatures
Cindy Carter’s houses are for sale. And a few of her shops, restaurants, and even a live-in pumpkin. They are all part of a miniature world filling a 264-square foot room in her Old Town home. Every corner is filled with dioramas of both real life and fantasy. Three- and four-storey dollhouses sit in the centre, each room depicting everyday life from days long … [Read more...] about Local artist downsizing her world of miniatures
Whitney Pea becomes Singing Hen, recording kids’ songs
Whitney Fowler’s new musical persona is a way for her to step away from herself in a positive way. Promising “songs for you, songs for your kids and mostly songs for the kid in you,” the artist formerly known as Whitney Pea announced Sept. 11 via Facebook that she will now perform as Singing Hen. “In order to gain a broader freedom with my creativity,” she says from … [Read more...] about Whitney Pea becomes Singing Hen, recording kids’ songs
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 Laughton, all under 18 … [Read more...] about Local equestrian students find competition success
Predators win one, lose one to start their season
The Niagara Predators began their 2021-2022 Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL) season, their first in Virgil, with a win and a loss this past weekend. More than 100 fans crowded the Meridian Centre Arena for the return of Junior A hockey to Niagara-on-the-Lake Friday night. The crowd cheered as the Predators dropped the Streetsville Flyers 5-3 for their first … [Read more...] about Predators win one, lose one to start their season
