Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. is purchasing two high-profile vineyards and a cider producer in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The company is finalizing its purchase of the Equity Wine Group and the Shiny Apple Cider brand,
Since installation finished last Tuesday, the new all-way stop at the intersection of Queen and Mississagua streets has stirred up a multitude of reactions, with praise for improved pedestrian safety and sharp criticism of the curved lanes
Lord Mayor Betty Disero says the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has no plans to exempt “slow down” lawn signs from the town's bylaw. Free signs are being distributed by CAA Niagara to promote traffic safety. But NOTL's
The identity of the body of a man found in Lake Ontario on Aug. 5 by someone fishing near Niagara-on-the-Lake might not be known for weeks, police say. The body was sent to the
Councillors are frustrated with the increased pace of development in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the delayed approval of the town's official plan by the Region of Niagara. “We need a better framework to develop the policy we have and
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake was preparing to raise its flags for the return of Canadian Olympians but the death of former Ontario premier Bill Davis has prompted the town to keep them lowered. Davis
A two-vehicle crash at Concession 4 Road and East West Line on Monday has motivated council to quickly pursue the installation of a four-way stop. The four-way stop was approved unanimously by the planning committee
Despite protesters' claims, working horses are well cared-for and form important bond with owners, expert says Working horses in Ontario live in some of the best conditions and are protected by some
The Shaw Festival has condensed the majestic scope of Niagara’s history into a new 30-minute program performed by Alexandra Montagnese and Mike Petersen – with puppets. “A Short History of Niagara” only runs until Aug. 15
An all-way stop and “bumpout” were installed at the intersection of Queen and Mississagua streets Tuesday as traffic calming measures. Crews started work at 9 a.m. and had the intersection open by 3:30 p.m. The
Long-planned construction of a twin span of the Garden City Skyway is tentatively due to begin in 2024, says the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The new bridge, to be built north of the old skyway, will affect roads and
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s annual Treasure Sale and Pig Roast fundraiser was a smashing success on Aug. 2, raising more than $4,600. People were lined up around the block before the event started to
The latest addition to the revamped Upper Canada Heritage Trail opened last week with an entrance on Charlotte Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Families say they've been enjoying the well-manicured trail and neighbours feel their concerns
This story has been edited to update newly recieved information. A St. Andrews Glen couple have been displaying and giving away anti-hate signs in their neighbourhood, saying there is never a wrong time to
An old Niagara power plant has been given a new surge of life. The Niagara Parks Commission unveiled its newest tourist attraction last week with the opening of the Niagara Parks Power Station on
Council has approved a plan pursue the creation of daily, weekly and monthly parking passes through Honk Mobile. Approved in a close vote, some councillors viewed the move as an excuse to charge
The pilot of a six-seater float plane made an emergency landing at Niagara District Airport on Saturday. The call came in at about 5:30 p.m. and was the first emergency landing signal in nearly three years.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has launched a short-term rental compliance program, offering 24/7 support for complaints against licensed rentals in town. The program, administered by Granicus, a company that specializes in monitoring rental
Niagara College has a new reason to boast about its wines, after taking home a double gold for its 2019 Balance Sauvignon Blanc at the All Canadian Wine Championships. Created by college winemaker Gavin
NOTLers have a new place to get fresh veggies – for free, or an optional donation. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is branching out and, together with the town's Communities in Bloom committee, has opened a market stand
After several months of talks with the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, an authentic railroad track has finally been installed on the former engine repair pit along Turntable Way. “I’m speechless. Words fail me,” Ron Simkus
The future is looking good for the Pedal Pub a year after a town council tried to bar it from operating in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On Monday council asked town staff to work with the Pedal Pub
The Balls Beach parking area will remain closed for another six months while the town looks for alternative areas to create launches for kayaks and paddle boards. Lord Mayor Betty Disero spearheaded the idea of creating
A petition supporting horse-drawn carriages has garnered more than 2,800 signatures since it was launched on July 6 with international support coming from England and Ireland. Organizers Kimberley Hall and Richard Henderson say the carriage business
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Royal Oak School is expanding again, leasing two more rooms in the old NOTL hospital on Wellington Street where the school operates. The independent school was started in the Niagara-on-the-Lake courthouse in 2016 and had 12
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