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Christmas came early for children served by the Healing Arts for Kids (HAK) program this year. Thanks to the support of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club, the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre’s HAK program returns in 2022. Coming up on its fourth year, HAK offers free in-studio and virtual summer art programs for disadvantaged children and youth in the Niagara … [Read more...] about NOTL Rotary sponsors art program for kids

Taking a tour of the modern new 4,700 square-foot Niagara Nursery School (NNS) addition at the community centre during their grand opening Saturday, it was difficult not to reflect on the impact it had on my own family.  When our son Sebastian was born 21 years ago next month, my wife Mishka and I were first-time parents here in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Fairly new to the … [Read more...] about Niagara Nursery School cuts ribbon on new space

The Newcomers Club is hoping to welcome new members this fall, knowing there are likely many women who have moved to town during the pandemic, and have been unable to get out, meet people and learn about their community. As difficult as it has been for those new to town, it’s also been a challenge for the social club, which usually has many groups and opportunities to meet, … [Read more...] about Newcomers Club hosting Welcome Back event

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is known for getting creative, but this Saturday, Sept. 18, they are getting creative with a new fundraising event. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is being touted as one of the two major fundraising events that the Pumphouse organizes on a yearly basis taking the place of the Grand Bazaar that they held in previous … [Read more...] about Tail Gate Treasures at Pumphouse Saturday

When Royal Oak Community School opens next week for the new school year, it is prepared to do so safely. Head of school Julia Murray says there has been independent thought and discussions about “how to protect our children, who can’t  protect themselves.” All staff and any volunteers who come into the school will be fully vaccinated, she says. “It’s one thing we … [Read more...] about Royal Oak prepares for safe reopening