Niagara-on-the-Lake author and real estate broker Chris Bowron finally has copies of his latest Koehler Books novel, Society of Necessities, in his hands, and he hopes to get them into the hands of local readers this Friday. Bowron will be signing copies of his fantasy thriller at the Old Niagara Bookshop Friday, July 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. Originally titled … [Read more...] about Bowron’s newest mystery novel available Friday
Music returns to Jackson-Triggs with outdoor concerts
The amphitheatre may not be open yet, but music has returned to Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery for the summer. Welland singer-songwriter Katey Gatta got the ball rolling on the 2021 Summer Lawn Concert Series last Friday. The musician, who also releases music under the name Sleepy Jean, stepped onto the new portable stage just a few yards northeast of the patio, … [Read more...] about Music returns to Jackson-Triggs with outdoor concerts
No word on where Delater Street dogs are taken
UPDATE: Residents in the Dock Area of Niagara-on-the-Lake continue to express shock following a raid at 115 Delater Street by officials from Provincial Animal Welfare Services last Wednesday. A spokesperson from the Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed last Thursday that more than 150 dogs were removed from the house, which borders an empty lot on one side, and the … [Read more...] about No word on where Delater Street dogs are taken
Embracing Indigenous heritage life-saving for young mom
Enrolling in a Niagara College program has transformed the life of 23-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Claudette Cort. The young mother of 2-year-old Eli was introduced to the Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Area Management Board’s (NPAAMB) Journey to Success – Hospitality and Tourism Certificate program by her youth service worker who thought it would be a good fit … [Read more...] about Embracing Indigenous heritage life-saving for young mom
Grade 6 student takes second place for French video
A love for the challenges presented in solving the Rubik’s Cube has resulted in a Canada-wide award for Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Mark Abboud. The Grade 6 French Immersion student at Dalewood recently captured second place at Concours Virtuel, a country-wide competition organized by Canadian Parents for French. His video, entitled Le cube rubik et moi...histoire de … [Read more...] about Grade 6 student takes second place for French video
