Molly Yimlei Yep is a certified personal trainer, an instructor of Tai Chi, and an accomplished artist. She was also the organizer of this weekend’s successful Queenston Art Show, which was last held in 2018. She hoped for entries from between 40 and 50 artists, and had 45 register — a perfect number for the size of the Queenston Community Centre and Library room … [Read more...] about Queenston Art Show enjoys successful return
More bikes needed to repair for farmworkers
Bikes for Farmworkers has sold most of their reconditioned bikes, and is looking for more donations so they can continue to provide bikes to farmworkers still in need of transportation. Founded in 2016, Bikes for Farmworkers, now an outreach project of Gateway Community Church in Virgil, is a volunteer organization that refurbishes donated bikes for hundreds of seasonal … [Read more...] about More bikes needed to repair for farmworkers
Volunteers share love of NOTL and all it offers
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Ambassadors program began this long weekend on Queen Street, offering a friendly welcome to visitors as well as recommendations about what to see and do while in town. The program has changed significantly since it was created in 2020 to share pandemic protocols, such as mask-wearing and physical distancing, with visitors, through a partnership … [Read more...] about Volunteers share love of NOTL and all it offers
Legion fundraising to repair 100-year-old cenotaph
The Queen Street Cenotaph, the most recognized landmark in town, will mark its 100th anniversary in June. But it’s showing its age, and needs some work done before the celebrations begin. It was unveiled June 23, 1922 by then lieutenant governor of Ontario, Henry Cockshut, Allan Howse, past president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124, told councillors last week. And … [Read more...] about Legion fundraising to repair 100-year-old cenotaph
Doug Ford brings Conservative message to Niagara
When Doug Ford was in the area last week, Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati appeared at his side, wholeheartedly endorsing him for a second term as premier. He spoke of Ford’s accomplishments, and his promises: he’s committed to getting GO train regularly-scheduled service through to Niagara Falls, he’s agreed to twin the Garden City Skyway, and he’s reaffirmed his commitment … [Read more...] about Doug Ford brings Conservative message to Niagara
