A small stretch of painted pavement has become the site of a symbolic battle in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The town’s new rainbow crosswalk was targeted by vandals for a fourth time in early August. This
An unseasonably wet August has been a bit of a problem for dry stone mason Menno Braam, but not so much for the wall he’s building. The veteran mason started working on Niagara-on-the-Lake’s
The first swimmer to conquer Lake Ontario this year arrived ashore in Toronto early Wednesday morning – and shattered a nearly 50-year-old record in the process. Maggie Regan, a 31-year-old mathematics professor in
Two local lacrosse legends have been inducted into the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sports Wall of Fame. Paul French and Monty Slingerland, both recognized for their contributions to lacrosse, were honoured at a plaque unveiling at
Niagara-on-the-Lake town council appears to be at odds with one of its voluntary advisory committees over what the group’s role is. Council has rebuffed the urban design committee for getting “off track” in
Two long-distance swims burned out on Lake Ontario over the weekend. One of them almost literally went down in flames. Jason Kloss and Greg Maitinsky both entered Lake Ontario on Friday, Aug. 11,
Two Sisters Resorts Corp. has returned to the town with plans to pay tribute to the old Parliament Oak school – after it is torn down – but members of the heritage committee
Community activities for kids has emerged as one of town council’s top priorities. Niagara-on-the-Lake council greenlit its strategic plan at a meeting on July 25 and most of the 30-minute discussion was on
A brush stroke is as natural as a breath of air, but a canvas is as complex as a beating heart. That was the sentiment of artists hosted at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Pumphouse over
Budget talks are set to start in a month, and the subject of enforcing the town’s bylaws will be on the docket. Niagara-on-the-Lake council will be reviewing budget proposals in September and Coun.
A dad-and-daughter duo is keeping the fire going for an ancient and artistic trade. Neil Blythin and his 10-year-old daughter Evelyn were at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum on Monday with a display of hooks,
The annual Kid’s Day at the Niagara-on-the-Lake farmers’ market was postponed on July 29 thanks to the rain, but families were able to enjoy the special day at the Garrison Village on Saturday
Niagara-on-the-Lake has cleaned up a third act of vandalism of the town’s Pride crosswalk – which also included damage to a newly-installed security camera facing the crosswalk. This time, the crosswalk was defaced
Some town committees will have the option to meet virtually and in-person this September. After receiving feedback from committees of council showing most members prefer to have a choice between in-person or virtual,
Residents are calling for a red light on speeding drivers all across Niagara-on-the-Lake. However, municipal officials say they can’t take action until they have solid numbers telling them the scope of the issue
After a lengthy and rocky review of the 2023 budget early this year, Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors want to get back on track for next year’s budget. At a meeting on July 18, town council
A crowd of about 30 people came out to enjoy a free concert at Queenston Heights in Niagara-on-the-Lake Friday afternoon, bringing attention to the cause of Indigenous land rights. St. Catharines resident Jason
Matt Prochownik, left, and his son Kohyn got to meet Ben Harpur, New York Rangers defenceman. Kohyn says he plays the same position when he’s out on the ice.
Fast traffic persists in St. Davids and residents are asking the region to help slow things down. Dan Segal, president of the St. Davids Ratepayers Association, said his fellow residents have been concerned
Last time it was a cat, but next time it could be a child. After two cats were struck dead by swift-moving vehicles on Line 2 Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake, residents worry that eventually
Niagara-on-the-Lake staff say Chautauqua does not have a speeding problem, based on information they collected from a traffic study done in the spring. Some of its residents, however, disagree and say they believe
A few signs have made a world of difference in rural Niagara-on-the-Lake. Residents on McNab Road say they’re happy to see slower speeds and fewer accidents in their neighbourhood after the town installed
Rural residents in Niagara-on-the-Lake want better water services, but a regional policy may be the thing that stops them from getting it. Currently, the region prohibits water line extensions outside urban areas. Residents
A group of fortunate charities in Niagara-on-the-Lake got an extra boost from the performing arts world Wednesday afternoon. The Shaw Festival donated $4,800 in discounted ticket sales to five NOTL charity groups. The
NOTL resident Barbara Worthy says she wants to lead the charge to make Twelve Mile Creek safer for the public. After her son Liam Neumann died rafting in the creek on June 25,
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