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Wine and Viticulture Technician student Aslihan Tuncay harvests grapes in the early morning hours (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Niagara College students brave cold at annual winter grape harvest
Persepolis, capital of the Achaemerid Empire 530 BC to 330 BC. (Nick Cannon photo)
Entertainment
Hometown Traveller: Centuries of history and the welcoming people of Iran
The Queenston house. From 2013 video, “Burning of Niagara,” courtesy Tony Chisholm
News
Niagara's History Unveiled: Queenston house is 200 years old
Danielle Lepp and Jaclyn Willms lift weights. (Stay Fit NOTL)
Entertainment, Featured
Stay Fit: Total body workout
File photo.
News
Writers' Circle: Dids' story: Learning to read
Potato, Leek and Pear Soup. (Collin Goodine photo)
Entertainment, Featured
Cooking with Collin: An earthy soup with a hint of sweetness
Levi deLoryn, winemaker at Jackson-Triggs says a sweet icewine is best paired with something not so sweet, like bitter chocolate or a potent blue cheese. (Supplied)
Entertainment
Wine Country: With icewine and food, opposites attract
1960 Chev. Corvaire. (supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Exploring Photos: Magder's Family Store
English Cottage by Nicholson & MacBeth. (Supplied photo)
Opinion
Arch-i-text: English cottage
Niagara Falls skyline. (File Photo)
News
Niagara Parks will hold two job fairs to fill 500 seasonal positions
Wayne Gates is MPP for the riding of Niagara Falls.
Opinion
Wayne Gates: Fighting for better health care, education in Niagara
Rand Estate battle is far from over. (File photo)
Opinion
Editorial: Rand Estate battle is far from over
Dr. William Brown. (Supplied)
Opinion
Dr. William Brown: Science made some truly spectacular revelations in 2019
Letter
Opinion
Letter: Let’s have more transparency on municipal expenses
Where in Canada is the best place for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to live? Niagara-on-the-Lake is the ideal spot, says writer David Israelson. (Wikimedia Commons/Mark Jones)
Entertainment, Opinion
Opinion: NOTL is perfect home for Prince Harry and Meghan in Canada
File photo
Opinion
Letter: Reflections on Prince Harry and Meghan
Christine Colbey accepts the award for the Oban Inn. (supplied photo)
Entertainment, Featured
Golden Plunger: Oban Inn
Calvin Goodman with his father Paul Goodman and Akil Thomas at the Niagara IceDogs game on Jan. 9. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Niagara fan gets a signed stick from World Juniors golden boy Akil Thomas
The new president of Niagara College Sean Kennedy has been a part of the college’s senior management team since 2006. (supplied photo)
News
Kennedy named new president of Niagara College
A group of five women were the first hearty souls out for the traditional New Year's Day round at the NOTL Golf Club. From left: Robin Foster, Lisa Allen, Ginny Green, Pim Earl and Chris Earl. (Hughie Hutton photo)
Entertainment
Women lead the way for New Year’s golf outing
The entrance into the Old Town is located at the Queen and Mississauga streets. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Wealthy benefactor offers $250,000 to NOTL for new community gateway
File photo.
News
Protesters threaten ‘spectacle’ at Icewine Village this weekend
Margaret Gibbs. (supplied photo)
News
Obituary: Margaret Gibbs
Peter Baker. (supplied photo)
News
Obituary: Peter Baker
Cheryl Phillips. (supplied photo)
News
Obituary: Cheryl Phillips
Developer Benny Marotta says the town is acting out of malice to stop his development of the Rand Estate. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
News
Marotta ‘likely’ to appeal court decision on Randwood
NOTL resident Greg Dell addressed town council on behalf of the members of the NOTL B&B Association who were angry with the increased licensing fees. (File photo/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva)
News
Short-term rental operators unhappy with licensing fees
Cabinets and floors are part of the planned updates for the Pumphouse. (supplied)
News
Pumphouse begins biggest renovation project in 25 years
Jeff Paul will be hosting The Meltdown again this year. (Supplied/Kyra Williams)
News
Icebreakers Comedy Festival returns Friday
Coun. Wendy Cheropita was one of the two councillors who voted against the hotel tax. Cheropita said she's not against or in favour of the levy but is "open-minded" to having a discussion on the matter. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Town approves 4% hotel tax – in principle
Thomas (Randy) Busbridge won $1 million in the Dec. 25 Lotto 6/49 draw. (Supplied/OLG)
News
NOTL man wins cool $1 million
Niagara-on-the-Lake is the ideal spot in Canada for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to live, says writer David Israelson. (Wikimedia Commons/Mark Jones)
Opinion
Guest column: NOTL is perfect home for Prince Harry and Meghan in Canada
Juliet Dunn Trio performed on the opening day on Sunday, Jan. 12. Vocals provided by Juliet Dunn, Peter Shea at the piano and Rob McBride plays bass. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Jazz and Brunch series returns to Strewn Winery
Sourced photo.
News
Young Canadians more likely to drive high, CAA poll finds
Paul and John Albrechtsan of the Niagara Home Bakery. (Supplied Photo/Jim Smith)
News
Exploring photos: Niagara Home Bakery
Scott Steele holds one of his photorealism paintings. Steele will be opening an art gallery in NOTL in spring. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
News
Artist with NOTL roots brings focus back home
Dani Lepp and Jaclyn Willms perform a curtsy lunge. Lunges require no equipment and can be done anywhere, anytime. (Supplied)
Entertainment
Stay Fit: Consistency key to getting in shape
A paint colour blending wheel, frontispiece from the Painter's Handbook, published  in 1887. (Supplied)
Opinion
Arch-i-text: A colourful history
Thai Wing Sauce also is perfect for chicken satays, spring rolls or dumplings. (Supplied/Collin Goodine)
Entertainment
Cooking with Collin: A sweet, spicy, sticky sauce
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Town as whole has many active cemeteries
Alfred and Nancy Mouget have volunteered selling raffle tickets before the showing since the film series' inception. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News, Entertainment
Shaw Festival Film Series a social hub on Saturdays
A shot from the "Up in Smoke" movie. (Sourced)
Opinion
Letter: Mixing pot and hiking a crazy idea
Sam Futia accepts the Golden Plunger for Teenie Panini. (Plunger Patrol)
Entertainment
Golden Plunger: Teenie Panini
Vörösmarty Square in Budapest showing entrance to the famous café. (Supplied/Don Cameron)
Entertainment
Hometown Traveller: Our Hungarian border adventure
Wallbangers Red Team goalie Rob Vanderperk lost a friendly bet with Dave and Mark Shantz early Sunday morning. At Silk’s Country Kitchen after the game, Rob bought them a hearty breakfast to settle up. The father, son and goalie host. (Supplied)
News
Wallbangers: Two major hockey games played a world apart
A drawing of a draft plan for the Rand Estate hotel and conference centre. Supplied photo
News
Judge rules in favour of town and SORE in Randwood designation case
The new president of Niagara College, Sean Kennedy, has been a part of the college's senior management team since 2006. (Supplied/Niagara College)
News
Breaking: Niagara College announces new president
Richard West self-published his book "Recollections of War." It is available now on Amazon. (Brittany Carter)
News, Entertainment
Richard West releases book ‘Recollections of War’
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Opinion
Letter: Tourism industry must contribute more to offset town's costs
Developer Benny Marotta. (File photo)
Opinion
Letter: Developer Benny Marotta responds to town’s growing legal bills
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: On budget, councillors need to think like owners
Santa's visits around town raised more than $3,000 for Palliative Care. (FIle photo/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva)
Opinion
A letter from Santa: Thanks for helping Palliative Care
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News
Obituary: Desmond Bruce Regehr
Supplied photo.
News
Obituary: Peter Michael Neumann
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News
Two Welland men caught attempting to charge stolen golf cart in Port Colborne
Marion Ollerhead, food bank manager of Newark Neighbours, says now that the holidays are over, the agency needs donations to restock its shelves. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
A new year and Newark Neighbours needs donations to restock shelves
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: NOTL tax rate is low but comparing it to other municipalities is meaningless
Volunteers spend two days sorting and packing a shipping container full of useful items to send to the poor mountain regions of Guatemala. (Richard Harley/)
News
Wells of Hope: Shipping a container to mountains of Guatemala
Town crier Thomas Pekar gives a rousing huzzah to ring in the new year. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
News
Huzzah! It’s the lord mayor’s annual New Year’s levee
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Was it necessary to fire bird bangers on Christmas Day?
Melaina Gasbarrino will be bringing her yoga teachings to the NOTL Community Centre. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
New yoga at community centre
Julia Buxton-Cox said she doesn't want to see waste going into the landfill. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Buy Nothing Project for NOTL started by local resident
Lord Mayor Betty Disero at the first monthly coffee meeting held at Kirk Hall Tuesday. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Coffee with lord mayor kicks off the new year
One of the stone arch entrances to the Rand Estate. (FIle photo/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva)
News
Residents attended the courthouse to show support for town
Early plans for a hotel at the Rand Estate on John Street. (Supplied)
News
Town, Marotta face off in court over historic Rand Estate
File photo.
Opinion
Editorial: Council's history of ignoring expert advice
Iain and Shayna McKay skate around the rink at Fort George. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Regency Skate is fort's newest tradition
Scott Harris performs during Open Mic at the Legion Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News, Entertainment
Legion open mic going strong four months in
Pat Klotz, Dianne Hughes, Mark Brown, Julia Buxton-Cox and Dorothy Wiens carry donated ski jackets to the Cornerstone Community Church where the organizers are storing welcome kits for the migrant workers. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
NOTL resident donates ski jackets to migrant workers
The Icewine Festival brings out locals and tourists alike to enjoy the sweet drink. Celebrations start on Jan. 10 in Jordan. (Supplied/Mike Sansano)
News
Chill out: Icewine Festival returns to NOTL
Coun. Stuart McCormack chairs the committee of the whole meeting Monday. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Councillors concerned after losing planning appeal
Patricia Zammit, 51, is to be in court on Feb. 3 to face charges of assault and uttering threats. (Sourced photo)
News
Hamilton woman charged after mall Boxing Day dispute over parking space that went viral online
file photo.
Opinion
Letter: Town needs to get short term rental bylaw right
Kincade Fire smoke posed significant health problems many miles from the fire itself, including this rural area just outside Sebastopol. (Supplied)
Opinion
Op-ed: Let’s encourage youth voices in climate change discussions
Letter
Opinion
Letter: Water main replacement cost $263 a foot
Many of the Niagara-on-the-Lake parking meters do not accept newly minted loonie or toonie coins, resident says. (Brittany Carter/File photo)
Opinion
$25 ticket after Old Town parking meters reject coins
Bella the cockapoo ingested some discarded cannabis. (Supplied)
Opinion
Letter: Dog poisoned twice by discarded cannabis
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Town needs to protect whistleblowers
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: MPP reflects on milestones from the past year
William Lyon Mackenznie. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: W.L. Mackenzie Part 2 of 2
William Lyon Mackenzie. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: W.L. Mackenzie Part 1 of 2
(Supplied/Pixabay)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Tender fruits
(Supplied/Niagara Historical Society and Museum)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Swimmers of Lake Ontario
(Supplied/Niagara Historical Society and Museum)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Mural Project
The collapse of Honeymoon Bridge in 1938. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: When the river stopped flowing
Brock’s Monument in Queenston. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: St. Davids in the 20th Century
Four Mile Creek Road in St. Davids circa 1920. (St. Davids Ratepayers Association/Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: St. Davids in the 20th Century
Four Mile Creek Road in St. Davids circa 1920. (St. Davids Ratepayers Association/Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The Early Years
The Lake Report makes great wrapping paper. (Lauren O'Malley/Niagara Now)
News, Entertainment, Opinion
Wrap your gifts with The Lake Report
An illustration of the ghost of Sarah Ann by Conor MacNeil. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Ghost stories of NOTL
240 Centre St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Niagara Now)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The John Breakenridge homes
Spring daffodils covered in snow after an ice storm hit the Niagara region April 15.
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara’s History Unveiled: The summer that never arrived
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara’s History Unveiled: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
St. Vincent de Paul Church, built in 1834.
News, Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: St. Vincent de Paul Graveyard
The owner of this NOTL house, William Steward, signed a petition for the release of runaway slave Solomon Moseby. His wife Susannah might have been among the women blockading the carriage that Moseby was to be transported in, though no documentation exists to prove her participation.
News, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Solomon Moseby
Four sights on Queen St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake — Exchange Brewery (the former Bell Exchange Building), the old Court House, a coat-of-arms on top of Natasha Bradley (former customs building) and the clock tower cenotaph. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: A stroll down Queen St.
"Miss Rye's" Our Western Home. (Canadian Illustrated News, Dec. 6, 1879)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Our Western Home
Elizabeth Ascher. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Four notable women of NOTL
Colonel John Butler. (Wikimedia Commons)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Colonel John Butler
An inscription on Parliament Oak school. (Niagara Now)
News, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Parliament Oak School
Henry Paffard. (Supplied photo)
News
Niagara’s History Unveiled: Henry Paffard and the Niagara Apothecary
The Queen's Royal Hotel in NOTL. (Supplied photo)
Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The Queen's Royal Hotel
Niagara Falls New Year's Eve celebrations will be hosted by Rick Mercer and aired live on CBC. (Sourced photo)
News, Entertainment
New Year's Eve comes back with a bang
244 King St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Submitted photo)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Exploring the history and people of 244 King St.
Restored photo of the Queen St. train station in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Photo provided by the Niagara Historical Society and Museum.)
Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The train of NOTL
Janet Carnochan. (Supplied photo)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The woman behind Canada's first purpose-built museum
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