As a crowd gathered around the Queen Street cenotaph Friday evening, the anticipation and excitement for the 33rd annual stroll was evident. Outside the Court House, candles were purchased and eager participants were entertained with carols sung by Debbie Whitehouse, accompanied by the Salvation Army band, a tradition of the popular event organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake … [Read more...] about Candlelight stroll celebrates spirit of holiday season
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Penalties contribute to Preds’ loss in overtime
Untimely penalties caused the Niagara Predators to squander fine performances from young goaltender Jordan Duquette and new forward Cameron Savoie Friday night at Virgil’s Meridian Credit Union Arena. Savoie netted a hat trick in just his second game in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League, and Duquette kicked away 32 shots from the Ravens. But it was all for … [Read more...] about Penalties contribute to Preds’ loss in overtime
Dave Cullen inducted into St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame
Fittingly, on the day of his induction into the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame last week, St. Davids resident David Cullen was away at a hockey tournament. He wasn’t playing the sport for which he was inducted. Instead, he was in Los Angeles watching his 12-year-old son play in a tournament for the Texas Warriors. “My mom went to the ceremony for me, and … [Read more...] about Dave Cullen inducted into St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame
White Christmas puts audience in holiday spirit
The Shaw Festival Theatre was packed Saturday for the opening night of White Christmas, directed by Kate Hennig and starring Jeff Irving and Kevin McLachlan and 26 other members of the Shaw ensemble. Irving and McLachlan play Second World War veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, a song-and-dance duo famously portrayed by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in the 1954 movie of … [Read more...] about White Christmas puts audience in holiday spirit
McFarland House decorated for holiday season
McFarland House, which has been closed to the public this season due to Parks Canada staff shortages, is opening for a brief time to celebrate the holiday season. As is tradition, Niagara Parks’ oldest heritage property has been lovingly decorated by the Garden Club of Niagara, inside and out, inviting visitors to step back in time to experience an authentic Victorian … [Read more...] about McFarland House decorated for holiday season
