Sharon Burns

From ceremonial toasts to cannon fire, residents will be welcomed into the new year with two public events steeped in history and community spirit.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake rang in the new year by welcoming a wave of fresh faces during its annual New Year's Day Levee, reaffirming its commitment to veterans, remembrance and community service.

The winter chill won't stop the laughs as the annual Icebreakers Comedy Festival comes back for its 12th year, offering three nights of stand-up comedy across multiple venues in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Industry insiders say change is inevitable, and potentially a good trend, in an industry that has been in place for many decades

Bells most definitely will be ringing, in tune and in sync, at Bethany Mennonite Church on Sunday, May 3

The Avro Arrow, Sir Frederick Banting, Terry Fox, Anne of Green Gables, Gander NL and more the subjects of months of research by intermediate and junior students

Not-for-profit Niagara Regional Learning Centre relies on volunteers to provide one-on-one literacy support to more than 100 adults across the region.

The annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society plant sale returns Saturday, May 9 at the Meridian Credit Union Arena.

Executive director Erin Greybiel credits $136,000 from Ontario Trillium Fund for helping BBBS through the lingering effects of the pandemic and a region-wide restructuring

Almost 450 enjoyed the evening at Club Roma in St. Catharines, as the charity nears its $4.3 million fundraising goal