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Dec 6, 2011: Days of Wine & Chocolate Touring Passes On Sale Now - The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Are Warming Up Your Winter

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON - The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are showcasing more delectable wine and chocolate pairings than ever before during Days of Wine & Chocolate 2012. Each of the 28 member wineries will pair a premium VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance) wine alongside a tempting chocolate pairing. The event takes place weekends in February 2012 (4/5, 11/12, 18/19, 25/26) from 11 am to 5 pm.

“Days of Wine & Chocolate is the perfect excuse to whisk your honey away on a mid-winter romantic weekend, to get all the ladies together for some ‘girl time’ and everything in between,” remarks Stacey Mulholland, chair of the Days of Wine & Chocolate committee.

The Niagara Children’s Water Festival is a testament to the power of partnerships.  This initiative began in 2003 as a joint venture of the Conservation Authority, Niagara Region, City of St. Catharines and Ontario Power Generation.  Now in its 9th year, the festival continues to be a resounding success offering students an opportunity to learn about the importance of wise water-use and the protection and conservation of the environment within our local communities in a hands-on setting.    

Each of the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake has been assigned a gourmet chocolate pairing and their winemakers tasked with finding the perfect wine pairing. Guests can expect their palates to be tantalized with both classic pairings and unexpected surprises. For a full listing of featured VQA wine and chocolate pairings, visit www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com.

Committed to working with local suppliers to create the finest chocolate pairings, the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are working with Niagara-on-the-Lake pastry Chef Catherine O’Donnell of Willow Cakes & Pastries. O’Donnell is making over 50,000 chocolates during the month.

Available for purchase now, a pair of touring passes may just be the perfect present for the wine enthusiast on your holiday gift list. Touring passes are $30 per person (plus applicable taxes) and can be purchased now either online at www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com or by calling Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake at 905.468.1950.

Learn more about Days of Wine & Chocolate by visiting www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com or the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wineriesofniagaraonthelake.

Days of Wine & Chocolate is the concluding event of Winter in Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Country (Winter in Wine Country). Winter in Wine Country spanned over four months in 2011 and 2012 and each month featured a unique event. Taste the Season was offered in November, Stocking Days of Christmas was December’s featured event and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival took place in January.

Every day the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake welcome guests into wine country to savour the richness of the region and to experience the 28 distinct wineries, each with its own personality reflected in the wines they craft. The members of Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are: Cattail Creek, Château des Charmes, Colaneri, Coyote’s Run, Diamond Estates, Hillebrand, Hinterbrook, Ice House, Inniskillin, Jackson Triggs, Joseph’s, Konzelmann, Lailey, Maleta, Marynissen, Niagara College, Palatine Hills, Peller Estates, Pillitteri, PondView, Ravine, Reif, Riverview, Southbrook, Stonechurch, Stratus, Strewn and Sunnybrook Farm. Follow the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake on Twitter @NiagaraWine.

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Sep 14, 2011: FREE WATER FESTIVAL FAMILY DAY at BALL’S FALLS CONSERVATION AREA - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Lincoln, ON - With another school year in session, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and our project partners are delighted to invite the public to join us for a great day in celebration of the Niagara Children’s Water Festival.  

On Sunday, September 18, 2011 join us at the beautiful Ball’s Falls Conservation Area for a fun day of learning and exploring.  From 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, rain or shine, visitors will have an opportunity to explore some interesting and fun activities related to our precious water resources.   Best of all ADMISSION IS FREE  and complimentary hot dogs will be served up while supplies last! 

The Niagara Children’s Water Festival is a testament to the power of partnerships.  This initiative began in 2003 as a joint venture of the Conservation Authority, Niagara Region, City of St. Catharines and Ontario Power Generation.  Now in its 9th year, the festival continues to be a resounding success offering students an opportunity to learn about the importance of wise water-use and the protection and conservation of the environment within our local communities in a hands-on setting.    

Visitors will have an opportunity to engage in an interesting and varied lineup of activities and will include hands-on exhibits and Water Discovery Centres presented by our many project partners.  Seeds in Disguise exhibit in the Centre for Conservation, children’s crafts, face painting, balloon twisters,  and getting up close and personal with some very Sciensational Snakes to name a few. 

The Town of Lincoln’s firefighters will be on hand to showcase the latest in firefighting equipment and explain some very important fire safety tips.  The Region of Niagara, Waste Management will be on hand with a variety of recycling bins available to be purchased including, Blue and Grey Boxes, Kitchen Catchers and Green Organic Bins.  

Water plays an important role in the quality of life that we enjoy.  Come out to Ball’s Falls Conservation Area on Sunday, September 18th and learn about our role in protecting this important natural resource. 

NO PETS PLEASE!  

For more information visit  www.niagarachildrenswaterfestival.com

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Sep 13, 2011: Niagara Region Transit - Launches September 2011

NIAGARA REGION, September 8, 2011 - Getting around Niagara is about to get a whole lot easier with the launch of Niagara Region Transit, the new inter-municipal transit service from Niagara Region. With Niagara Region Transit, residents and visitors will be able to enjoy convenient, affordable commuting through a large area of the region.

Working with the municipal transit operators of St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland, along with Port Colborne and Fort Erie, Niagara Region will begin Niagara Region Transit on September 12 with a full service launch planned for September 16. With this new transit service, residents will be able to pay just a single fare to start their trip in one municipality, and end their trip in another all for one fare with free transfers.

"Niagara Region Transit offers travelers a truly affordable option to get around Niagara," said Regional Chair Gary Burroughs. "With this new service, riders can ride from the north end of St. Catharines, all the way to Port Colborne or to Niagara Falls, with the convenience of one single fare."

For the introductory fare of just $5, passengers can board any municipal transit bus in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Thorold, Port Colborne or Fort Erie then continue to transfer to Niagara Region Transit buses, and then onto another local municipal transit system without having to pay any additional fares.

The Niagara Region Transit buses stop at major destinations including the St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland transit terminals, Niagara Regional Headquarters, the Seaway Mall, and the Pen Centre.

In addition to the new Niagara Region Transit routes, the existing feeder service route from Fort Erie to Niagara Falls, provided by Niagara Falls Transit, and the Port Colborne to Welland route, provided by Welland Transit, will both be enhanced. The Fort Erie route will now operate year round and on Saturdays, while the Port Colborne route will now have additional daytime trips.

Niagara Region Transit is funded through a $3.7 million grant provided to the St. Catharines Transit Commission, Niagara Falls Transit and Welland Transit for the purchase of eight fully accessible buses that will be used on the Niagara Region Transit routes. In addition, Niagara Region will provide the estimated $2.7 million yearly operating costs for the system.

Prior to the full launch of the service on September 16, the three transit operators will begin to operate buses on the Niagara Region Transit routes starting on September 12. This early, pre-launch, activity will allow for any last minute route timing and adjustments and ramp-up prior to the full launch. Passenger service will be available during this evaluation time.

For more details on Niagara Region Transit, including route maps, schedules and travel information, please visit www.niagararegion.ca/transit/default.aspx

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Aug 31, 2011: Fall Events at Ball’s Falls

Lincoln, ON - As summer begins to wind down, it’s the perfect time to mark you calendars and plan to attend an upcoming fall event at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. There are a number of fun and interactive activities to choose from.

On Monday, September 19th , bring your wee ones and enjoy some Forest Fun.  This program is geared for children aged 2 – 5.  Activities will include a guided nature hike, crafts and games.  Programs sessions will be held from 9:30 to 11:30am; and 1:30 to 3:30 pm.  Cost is $5.75 per adult with one child.  Each additional child is $3.

On Sunday, September 23rd, we are pleased to bring you a special Soap Making Workshop.   Learn how to safely heat amd mix lye and how to add natural ingredients during an afternoon of hands-on soapmaking with Bev Langley and Ellen Mitchenson.    Participants will take home the soap that they make.  Please bring safety googles, and old long-sleeved shirt, old towel and protective gloves.  The workshop runs from 12:30 to 3:30 and the fee is $35.00 per adult.

On Sunday, October 30th, put on a costume and come if you dare to the annual MONSTER MASH! The event runs from 12:30 to 3:30 pm and will feature a fun afternoon of mortifyingly monstrous games, howlarious crafts and spine tingling treats.  This program is ideal for children aged 6 to 10.  Fee is $10.00 per child.

Registration is required for all events.  For more information vist the website at www.ballsfalls.ca or call 905-562-5235 ext. 26.  Ball’s Falls is located at 3292 Sixth Ave., Jordan, ON.  There is plenty of parking.

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Aug 19, 2011: Jackson Triggs 3rd Annual ROOTSTOCK 2011 To Benefit War Child - Exciting Entertainment Lineup Unveiled

  Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON - On Sunday August 28th, the 3rd annual ROOTSTOCK, hosted by CTV’s Canada AM co-host Seamus O’Regan, will take place at the Jackson Triggs Amphitheatre. ROOTSTOCK is an evening of fine food, wine, music and storytelling - this year, with an East Coast flare – featuring Alan Doyle (Great Big Sea), John Mann (Spirit of the West), Kim Stockwood and Matthew Barber. This year’s concert (and auction) will benefit the humanitarian efforts of War Child.

THE AUCTIONS!
Fancy a signed Leonard Cohen limited edition print and photo? Maybe a guitar signed by all of the artists performing at this year’s ROOTSTOCK? Or a rare Icewine Collection from Inniskillin and Jackson Triggs cellars? All these and more were unveiled today as part of the exciting line up of silent auction items being presented for bids at ROOTSTOCK, in support of War Child, just over a week from now.

The pièce de résistance for wine lovers is the sole live auction item, a One-of-a-Kind Canada/US Wine Experience. The trip begins with a flight to the beautiful Okanagan Valley, to wine and dine at Jackson Triggs’ Okanagan Estate. The lucky bidder then flies to California’s Napa Valley to experience the hospitality of the Robert Mondavi Winery.  Flights (courtesy of Aeroplan), accommodation, and winery hospitality are all included. The trip is valued at $8,000!! 

HREE PRE-CONCERT DINNER PERFORMERS…WHILE GUESTS SIP AND DINE!
For those who choose to explore their senses with a pre-concert wine and dine experience, three dynamic musicians will perform at food stations throughout the winery:

Terra Lightfoot - With a self-released EP and a busy summer promoting her debut across Canada and the US, Terra is sure to be a new discovery – and new favourite – for many dinner attendees.

Robyn Dell’Unto - Following on her debut record release “I’m Here Every Night” (Orange/ inDiscover), the future looks very bright for Robyn. Guests are sure to love her off-the-cuff lyrics and playful sparkle.

Barry Canning - Singer, songwriter, producer…Barry Canning is all that, and the consummate performer. Over the past few years, Barry has shared the stage with America, Great Big Sea, Our Lady Peace, Davis Usher, Colin James, and Crush to name a few.

There are two exciting ways to enjoy ROOTSTOCK:

1. ROOTSTOCK Concert only;  $99.00 per person plus tax plus handling fee. 
8:00 to 10:00 pm - Wine Bar available for purchase of wine by the glass featuring fine Jackson Triggs & Le Clos Jordanne wines; concession food available for purchase.

2. ROOTSTOCK “East Coast inspired” Dinner and Concert: $199.00 per person plus tax plus handling tax and gratuity.

6:00 pm - Dinner is Explore Your Senses - grazing stations throughout the winery featuring shrimp, oysters, mussels, chowder, salmon, and braised  short ribs, as well as a “Screech” inspired salad dressing, with the fine wines of Jackson Triggs and Le Clos Jordanne included.  Terra Lightfoot, Robyn Dell’Unto and Barry Canning perform while you wine and dine.

About War Child: War Child works with children and their families to overcome the challenges of living with, and recovering from, conflict. In collaboration with local people, War Child aims to increase access to education, lift families out of poverty, and create a protective environment for the rights of children. War Child is operational in Afghanistan, Sudan (Darfur), Uganda, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Haiti.  www.warchild.ca

Ticket information:

On line ticket purchasing www.jacksontriggswinery.com
Information: 905-468‐4637 ext. 2 or toll free Canada at 1(866)589‐4637 ext. 2

All tickets general admission. Reserved seating provided only for dinner patrons and Wine Club Members.
Show times 8:00 pm – rain or shine. Video cameras/ any other sound or image ‐ recording devices are strictly forbidden.      

The Jackson Triggs Amphitheatre 2011 Concert Series is supported by the Province of Ontario through the Celebrate Ontario program.
Follow us at #jtamph @JacksonTriggsON on twitter or facebook.com/jacksontriggs.