👋 This Week in NOTL
We’ve got a packed article for you today!
💂♀️Remembrance Day — local ceremonies and ways to observe.
🍷 Revé — Barolo winemaker’s dinner on Nov 15.
📢 G7 Foreign Ministers — expect a bit more traffic next week.
🧴National Retinol Day — quick glow-up tips + five local spots.
Let’s get into it!
Events
💂♀️ Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is observed on November 11, a time to honour those who served and sacrificed. With this issue going out on November 7, we have a few quiet days to ready our hearts for the shared 11 a.m. pause. Across Niagara-on-the-Lake, thousands of knit and crocheted poppies—made by neighbours, classes, and church groups—gather on heritage facades and garden fences, a gentle cue to slow down, read a name, and remember the stories behind the service.
How to take part between now and the 11th:
Wear a poppy and, if you’re able, contribute to the local Poppy Campaign.
Plan your two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. on November 11—at the cenotaph, at work, at home, or wherever you happen to be.
Take a quiet walk to see the poppy installations; early morning or late afternoon light makes them glow.
Share a thank-you with a veteran or a family who carries that legacy every day.
For families, these few days serve as a helpful bridge: count the poppies with your kids, discuss why we observe this tradition, and explore how freedom is stewarded, not assumed. For new residents, this is a window into NOTL’s character—tradition held with care, history honoured without fanfare, neighbours doing something tangible together.
On November 11, we’ll gather, lay wreaths, hear the Last Post, and stand shoulder to shoulder in silence. The poppies don’t replace that moment; they prepare us for it. If you can, take five minutes this week to pause at a display or make a call you’ve been meaning to make. Remembrance is something we do—and in NOTL, we do it together.
Food/Drinks
🍷 Revé × Barolo Winemakers Dinner
Piemonte meets NOTL for one night only. Revé teams up with Alario Claudio Wines for a farm-to-table, live-fire dinner featuring Winemaker Matteo Alario and Chef Adriano Cappuzzello, welcome sparkling, and live saxophone by James Gaye.
Menu highlights
2021 Alario Claudio Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba Sori’ Pradurent Superiore
Vitello Tonnato // Pil Pil Sauce · Porcini · Seaweed Jelly2021 Alario Claudio Nebbiolo d’Alba Cascinotto DOC
Tajarin // Fresh Egg Pasta · Truffle Sauce · Parmigiano · Black Truffle2021 Alario Claudio Barolo Riva Rocco & 2021 Alario Claudio Barolo Sorano
Braised Beef Cheeks // Red Wine Jus · Avonlea Clothbound CheddarTorta Nocciola // Toasted Hazelnuts · Barolo Ice Cream Served with Coffee & Tea
Additional Cash Bar Available!
Details: Sat, Nov 15, 5:30 p.m. | Revé (242 Mary St., NOTL) | $225 + tax & gratuities
Seats are limited—book ASAP.
More info & tickets: Revé × Barolo Winemakers Dinner
News
🚨 Traffic advisory: G7 activity in Niagara
Heads-up for planning: G7 foreign ministers are expected somewhere in the Niagara region early next week. Exact venues aren’t public—it could even be in our backyard here in NOTL—so don’t be surprised if town feels busier than usual.
Expect intermittent rolling slowdowns for motorcades and a visible police/security presence near main corridors and larger venues.
You may see temporary parking restrictions or short detours around busy streets or hotel/conference sites.
Maybe build in a few extra minutes for errands and appointments, and for day-of updates, keep an eye on Niagara 411 (they’re quick on road and police advisories). If it’s quiet—great. If not, you’ve been warned.
🧴National Retinol Day (Nov 7)
Happy National Retinol Day to everyone chasing that just-woke-up glow. Moisturize, wear SPF (yes, even in November), and let those fine lines know who’s boss. 🧴✨
Where to get your “retinol fix” in NOTL:
100 Fountain Spa (Pillar & Post) – book a facial, leave glowing.
Secret Garden Spa (Prince of Wales) – classic spa vibes + pro guidance.
OSpa at Oban Inn – serene setting, targeted skincare.
NEOB Lavender Boutique – locally made skincare and gentle retinol-friendly goodies.
The Spa at Q (124 on Queen) – treatments + take-home products to keep the glow going.
Pro tip: start 2–3 nights a week, moisturize like it’s your job, and never skip sunscreen.
Best tip of all? Don’t listen to me—I have no idea what I’m talking about. 😅
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