Sign of the times: New ‘NOTL’ sign turns heads in Simcoe Park
Tourism NOTL is behind the installation. Its executive director, Kathy Weiss, explained that the sign is inspired by similar ones seen in other cities, like Toronto and Ottawa.
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Award-winning local photographer releases 2026 NOTL-themed calendar
For the third year, local photographer Dave van de Laar is selling his NOTL-themed annual calendar. It’s especially popular with former residents who want a reminder of home, he said.
Speed limit on NOTL’s urban roads going down to 40 km/h
Anyone driving through the local roads of Niagara-on-the-Lake in the next little while will need to mind their meter and slow down by 10 kilometres an hour.
Chautauqua neighbours urge town to protect trees, heritage in walking tour with planners
The area is known for its cottage-style homes, abundant park space, shade and strong sense of community. Much of the discussion during the tour was around protecting its trees.
NOTL’s new parks plan targets better indoor spaces, more access and new activities
Over the next 10 years, Niagara-on-the-Lake has a plan to make its parks and recreation facilities more accessible, more spacious and better equipped for new activities ranging from disc golf to art parks.
Local jam maker cleans up at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Farmer and accomplished jam maker Kim McQuhae of Niagara-on-the-Lake cleaned up again this year at the Royal’s jams and jellies competition in Toronto.
Proposed tax hike for NOTLers next year up to 2.19% after budget changes
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s council made a few changes to the draft of its annual budget for next year, which have brought the potential property tax for 2026 up to 2.19 per cent, compared to the proposed 1.81 per cent from two weeks ago.
Town to provide free parking in the heritage district again
To make the holiday season lighter for residents and visitors stopping in the heritage district in Old Town, the town is waiving the need to pay for parking starting Dec. 1.
All-way stop put in at Line 3 and Concession 1 intersection
An intersection out in the farmlands is getting turned into an all-way stop after town staff shared that it’s been the site of multiple collisions over the past couple of years — including five this year alone.
NOTL couple celebrate raising $85K help those living with PTSD
A group of local volunteers has raised more than $85,000 for a program that trains service dogs to help veterans and first responders coping with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Feds give the NOTL Museum a $2M boost for its expansion plans
Museum CEO and curator Sarah Kaufman became emotional during her remarks, saying the funding was a long time coming and that she was grateful for the support.
Council delays decision on Royal George Theatre redesign amid tense debate
Niagara-on-the-Lake town council has delayed a decision on the Shaw Festival’s proposed redesign of the Royal George Theatre to allow more consultation with the theatre company — during a meeting that ended with Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa leaving in frustration.
Council opts to settle with developer over York Road property
Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking to settle a dispute with a Niagara-based homebuilder after he appealed to allow for specific exceptions to development plans for his property near Queenston.
‘Even though we don’t know them, we know their stories’: NOTL honours veterans, fallen soldiers for Remembrance Day
Niagara-on-the-Lake was the sight of two ceremonies on Nov. 11 held in recognition of those who were on the frontlines of wars across the world.
‘They’ve gone above and beyond’: McArthur Estate shines for Holiday House Tour
The media were invited to tour the Old Town property last Friday to promote the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Holiday House Tour on Dec. 5 and 6.
NOTL’s ‘one-stop shop’ for non-profit groups to return on Nov. 19
Hosted by the NOTL Newcomers Association, this event will see participating organizations set up information tables inside the NOTL Community Centre for people to learn about local services.
Homeowners’ insurance troubles prompt pause on heritage listings in NOTL
After two Old Town residents found themselves in a bind with their insurance companies while looking to officially make their homes heritage properties, the town is freezing the designation of their homes.
Food bank visits in NOTL more than doubled past few years: Brock study
The manager of Newark Neighbours, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s local food bank, confirms that the numbers are going up. The reasons people are coming are “all over the map,” she says.
Municipal director Kirsten McCauley leaving NOTL for new role in Grimsby
The Town of NOTL announced Friday that McCauley’s last day in her current role will be Nov. 26. The town hasn’t named a replacement.
What’s happening for Remembrance Day in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Two ceremonies are planned for Remembrance Day on Nov. 11: the Royal Canadian Legion’s service at the Queen Street cenotaph, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m., and a second service at the Queenston cenotaph, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Town aims to keep 2026 tax hike low at 1.81 per cent
The town’s treasurer says the smaller property tax hike, down from 7.92 per cent this year, will not come at the expense of valued municipal services.
NOTL rallies behind jailed dissident Jimmy Lai as G7 meeting nears
Hong Kong media tycoon and Niagara-on-the-Lake hotelier Jimmy Lai was arrested in 2020 by Chinese authorities. He’s been imprisoned since then.
Town looks to make dock area more accessible and honour its history with upcoming master plan
The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is prioritizing the dock area as it works on an update to its master plan for the site, the town announced last Wednesday — specifically, it’ll be looking at ways to make Melville Street look better and create more amenities in the area.
Taekwondo gave her strength — now she’s passing it on to others
Since November 2016, TyVes Taekwondo in St. Davids has been a place where people, young and old, can come together to learn and practice the art of taekwondo.
Carving out a good time: kids celebrate spooky season with jack-o’-lantern party
There was passion aplenty at Centennial Arena last Thursday – along with scooped-out pumpkin guts – as a couple of dozen children gathered to get ready for Halloween by carving up some pumpkins into ghoulish decorations.
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