The Meridian Credit Union Arena was bursting with youthful exclamations and sparkling uniforms on April 1 as figure skating made its post-pandemic comeback. “It feels amazing to be back,” Amelia Stephenson
Group strives to have town recognized for its contributions to visual arts As Niagara-on-the-Lake increasingly becomes a town recognized for its cultural offerings, local artists are working to put the town on the
Flooding, torrential rain, windstorms and suffocating heat — these are just a few of the climate change-driven threats Niagara-on-the-Lake is preparing to deal with in its newly released climate change adaptation plan. “This
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The intersection of York and Concession 6 roads, notorious for several serious collisions, is about to become a four-way stop. On Thursday, April 7, the Region of Niagara will be installing a four-way stop at
The proposed structure for the new Stone Eagle Winery will cost around $40 million and be one of the tallest wineries around, thanks to a 10-metre centre cupola. The facility, to be built
Removing coyotes is ineffective unless residents also change their behaviour, a coyote expert says. Coyote Watch Canada’s executive director Lesley Sampson stressed that she understands the fears of people in Garrison Village and thinks they
Brazen, foraging coyotes are again a regular sight on the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake, especially in Garrison Village, and some people have taken to social media to urge the town to do more to control the
The Niagara-on-the-Lake ambassador program has turned loving this town into an art and is looking for more self-proclaimed NOTL know-it-alls to join the ranks. The ambassador program was launched in 2020 by the
Coming off a whirlwind of media and cheers for her efforts in getting many people with Type 1 diabetes covered for continuous glucose monitoring systems, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Maya Webster is setting her sights higher. She
Ken Reid, the former canine control officer for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, is suing the Town for severance. “They were served with papers from my lawyers and the town has opted to fight
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Easter is coming and the shelves at Newark Neighbours are almost bare, so the charity is calling on Niagara-on-the-Lake residents to demonstrate their generous spirit for families in need. “We received a literal mountain of food
Three Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake workers who were suspended in December for refusing to be vaccinated or not disclosing their vaccination status will be allowed to return to work on Monday, April 4. That's when the
Former Niagara-on-the-Lake canine control officer Ken Reid has started a wilderness animal service to help NOTLers deal with critters that are living a little too close for comfort. “I have the equipment, I have the expertise and I
The Farmworker Hub is having a prolific second year. After an immense turnout of donations from Niagara-on-the-Lakers, the hub is asking people to hold off on contributions for the next two weeks, founder Julia
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Have you ever wanted to grow your own sweet peppers but just don’t have the space? Your frustrations will soon be over as a community garden is planned for Newark Park on Niven
With mandatory measures eased, far fewer people are getting booster, top doctor says One week after mask mandates were disposed of by Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government, the province has entered a new
More than 1,400 hand-folded origami cranes adorn the front windows of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to honour essential workers and those who helped everyone during the pandemic. “Today marks the two-year anniversary of the closure
Two NOTL women work together to raise money and supplies for Ukraine When the Second World War was raging across Europe, the Soviet Union began drafting young men to fight against the Axis powers. Two young
Court shut down former ‘learning pod’ in February for violating rules The Niagara Alternative Learning Alliance will be restarting operations in the old Virgil school on Four Mile Creek Road after taking steps to become a registered private school
Niagara's acting medical officer of health says there is no recommendation yet for people to receive a fourth shot of a coronavirus vaccine in Canada. A fourth shot “would not be advisable because
In the small neighbourhood of Chautauqua, residents are worried their community is being hollowed out by the growth of short-term rentals, the head of a community association says. Short-term rentals are “placing in
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Niagara public health urges people to keep covering up, notes cases have climbed Wearing masks is no longer mandatory inside most Ontario businesses and public places, but some people are still pulling one
Two master gardeners want to ensure the space around the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre is as beautiful as can be. Betty Knight and Joanne Young proposed a joint initiative with the town to “see best
Farmworkers pay taxes, EI and CPP but aren’t eligible for most benefits, protesters say The sounds of chants, drums and marching feet echoed around Virgil on Sunday afternoon as people gathered
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A Toronto man wants to ensure that one of the most important aspects of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s history does not remain buried and lost to time. And he has the unanimous support of town council to make
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