Editorial: More young adults need to get the vaccine
No one wants any more lockdowns. After several weeks of regaining a sense of normalcy in our lives, we all seem to feel a huge sense of relief — seeing friends, family, being able to
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Dog licence applications, disputing tickets can now be done online in NOTL
Niagara-on-the-Lake is catching up to 2021 and moving some of its services online. Residents can now submit applications for dog licences and requests for screening online. Dog licence applications can be submitted through notl.com/content/dog-licenses and ticket
Close matches in first tennis tourney since pandemic
The NOTL Tennis Club mixed doubles tournament was filled with close matches, as the sun beat down on players Friday and Saturday.
What’s the limit?: Ambiguity in COVID reopening plan leaves wedding vendor confused
Anne Just wasn't quite sure whether she's allowed to have 100 people or 225 people attend her wedding events. On one hand, Step 3 of the province's reopening plan says social gatherings are
Marmitons dinnercelebrates Food Day Canada in NOTL
Food Day Canada is growing across the country.
Is it hateful? Experts talk about ‘traditional marriage’ sign
A sign celebrating “traditional marriage” in Niagara-on-the-Lake recently caused a firestorm, after a neighbour and member of the LQBTQ+ community took to social media to decry it as a form of intolerance and
Pumphouse gives $200 scholarship
NOTL's Olivia Miele has 200 reasons to be excited as she prepares to head to college. The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre presented Miele, 18, with its $200 art education scholarship last week. The scholarship
Chef RyanCrawford opens BarBea wine and snack bar
Chef Ryan Crawford is at it again, this time bringing a Spanish influence to his newest Niagara-on-the-Lake restaurant, BarBea, The wine shop and snack bar is located next to Ruffino’s Pasta Bar &
Queen’s Royal Beach water much safer after major cleanup project
The water at Queen’s Royal beach in Niagara-on-the-Lake is significantly cleaner now than it was prior to 2017, water tests results show. Tests show water is at acceptable bacteria levels much more often when compared
Hummel appeals court decision in lawsuit against town
Niagara-on-the-Lake developer Rainer Hummel has filed an appeal in a lawsuit against the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake that was rejected in April. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Hummel Properties Inc., alleges the town and
Letter: Town found alternate location for tai chi classes
Dear editor: The seniors in my class and I would like to give a very big thank you to Coun. Erwin Wiens and parks and recreation manager Kevin Turcotte who worked to find an
Letter: ‘Are you fully vaccinated?’ is the most important, unasked question
Dear editor: It was great to get back in the gym at the NOTL Community Centre on Saturday morning. Finally, at least in this country, we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
Lukas Smith remembered as caring, passionate adventurer
Thirteen-year-old Riley Smith had three words for the driver who struck and killed his father Lukas on Sunday night. “I forgive you.” “That’s what my dad would have wanted me to do,” he said on Tuesday, during
Lais Hotels reopening more of its hotels and restaurants
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Lais Hotels is gearing up to open more of its restaurants as pandemic restrictions begin to lift. Some hotels have been operating for about six weeks, and the weekend of July 3 was the first time
Business: New NOTL PicNic shop brings the lunch to you
Niagara-on-the-Lake is known as a place to enjoy good food, a quiet picnic by the lake and great glass of wine. Now, a new business in Old Town is bringing those three things together.
Legion fridge donation lets NOTL food bank provide fresh produce
Newark Neighbours food bank has a shiny new fridge, thanks to a donation from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion Branch 124. The donation was part of the Legion's community outreach program, said Legion member Stan Harrington.
Communities in Bloom launches yellow Gardens of Hope for 2021
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Communities in Bloom committee has planted three new Gardens of Hope as part of an international campaign called Hope is Growing. The gardens, located at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, the McFarland
Two Mile Creek forest restoration will remove ash trees and Manitoba maples
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority will be taking down about 400 ash and Manitoba maple trees along Two Mile Creek near Butler's Burial Ground this month. The forest rejuvenation project will see about
‘Traditional marriage’ lawn sign decried ashomophobic, hateful
Property owner defends what gay neighbour calls 'disgusting behaviour' A lawn sign that celebrates “traditional marriage” has drawn loud criticism from neighbours and Niagara-on-the-Lake residents for being a message of homophobia and intolerance. The sign,
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‘Hostaholic’ Bruce Cumpson prepares to retire
NOTL grower is one of Ontario’s best-known Hosta 'collectors' This is the latest in a sometimes series of stories about NOTL gardeners and growers and what makes them tick. Bruce Cumpson describes his 30-year obsession
Ontario offers free fishing from July 3 to 11
Been eager to go fishing this year, but haven’t had time to get a licence? Fret no more, because from July 3 to 11, fishing is free in Ontario. This means aross the
Town OKstennis court improvements for Canada Summer Games
Niagara-on-the-Lake's tennis courts are getting an upgrade, just in time for the Canada Summer Games in 2022. For the past few months the tennis club has been working with the Canada Games organizers and
Editorial: ‘Anti-lockdown’ rally was filled with convoluted nonsense
The people who attended the anti-lockdown rally on the weekend should be ashamed and embarrassed. Regardless of your stance on lockdowns, the rally was a catalyst for every trope you can imagine of
Editorial: Shining a light onatrocities
I’m not proud of it, but it doesn’t change the fact that as a citizen and a journalist, I am partly responsible for not shining a bright light on the atrocities committed at Canada's residential schools.
Anti-mask rally in NOTL draws hundreds of people
Hundreds of people gathered at Queenston Heights in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday for a political rally for Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada. The event doubled as an anti-lockdown rally, with speakers also
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