As Niagara Nursery School nears the completion of its expansion, both Phil’s valu-mart in Virgil and Hendriks valu-mart on Queen Street are helping out. The two grocery stores are partnering with the nursery school on a donation drive that began last week and continues until Saturday, Aug. 28, with customers able to make a $2 donation to the expansion fund when shopping in … [Read more...] about Shopping at valu-marts in town can support nursery school until Saturday
Shades of Summer returns, with a twist
Shades of Summer, an annual dinner event hosted by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce, will be held this year, but like everything else, with a twist. Instead of one large event on Queen Street, held as part of the annual Peach Celebration, there will be three smaller events, held at local cultural institutions, including the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre on … [Read more...] about Shades of Summer returns, with a twist
Murder, mayhem, mystery and a summer fair
The Community Courtyard at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has become a welcome place for post-pandemic community gatherings. It was part of the pig roast and treasure sale Monday, and on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, the museum hosts the launch of Albatross Hall, a new novel from local author Jean Baker, a seasoned journalist with a passion for historical … [Read more...] about Murder, mayhem, mystery and a summer fair
Learn about women of Niagara
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Digweed came to Niagara-on-the-Lake as a British Home child, and was indentured as a domestic on a local farm. Lizzie decided to put roots down in Queenston, where she dedicated herself to her family and to her community. She was involved with the Queenston Women’s Institute, the Queenston United Church Women and volunteered at the Laura Secord Memorial … [Read more...] about Learn about women of Niagara
Outdoors @ The Shaw: a fresh air summer fete
After a long wait, it’s time for the Shaw season to get underway, with a series of concerts and events beginning July 10 on the grounds of the Festival Theatre and the Royal George Theatre. The performances will be outdoors, on the Festival theatre grounds, and at venues described as the BMO Stage, the Humeniuk Foundation Stage, the Royal George Theatre’s Gallery Patio and … [Read more...] about Outdoors @ The Shaw: a fresh air summer fete
