Elizabeth Goulden, local paranormal investigator, and director David McRae are featured in the Port Robinson Road documentary’s promotion poster. Submitted PhotoBy ASHLEE KIVELLStaff WriterHe had to give it breath to bring it to life. Breathing Port Robinson is the first documentary by professional...

By HAYLEY KENNEDYStaff WriterAh, the Niagara Wine Festival. It’s an event where it’s acceptable to chug wine in public, dance in the streets like a lunatic and celebrate the wonder of grapes. (more…)

Construction Techniques program students at work on the basement walls of the newest Habitat For Humanity home in Dain City. Submitted photoBy LESLEIGH MISENERStaff WriterNiagara College students are swinging their hammers for families in need. (more…)

Grads come home to the 15th annual food festivalMichael Olson, co-ordinator, chef professor and Niagara Food Festival chair, hams it up in a cowboy hat as he prepares a dish in the mobile culinary kitchen, Oct. 5.By LAURA WIKSTONStaff WriterOn a crisp autumn day, the enticing aroma of sautéed...

Stacy Domio, 25, Niagara College Viticulture alumna spins the wheel for a prize. Photo by Lynsey KitchingBy LYNSEY KITCHINGStaff WriterHomecoming brought back familiar faces and waves of memories. This past week, Niagara College celebrated the successes of its more than 50,000 alumni for the first time...

High fives and all, Stephane Dion visited Montebello Park on his campaign trail during the Niagara Wine Festival. Photo by Mike SheelerBy MIKE SHEELERStaff WriterThe Niagara Wine Festival received a political visit this year. Liberal Party leader Stephane Dion visited Montebello Park just after 1 p.m....

By MIKE SHEELERStaff WriterThe candidates’ names are finalized in federal electoral ridings of Welland and St. Catharines. To date the Welland riding has six while St. Catharines has five candidates to select from. (more…)

A closer look at a protected snapping turtle nest near the lagoon on the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. Photo by Kristin KayeBy KRISTIN KAYEStaff WriterAlmost everyone on the planet perks up if someone mentions an endangered species, but what about the not-so-endangered ones? Who stands up for them? That’s...

By MIKE SHEELERStaff WriterAsked directly what his message was, New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton responded emphatically, “Tell your neighbour my commitment is to you and your family.” (more…)