SUV crashes into Old Town bank
A 33-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake man crashed his Chevrolet Tahoe into the entrance of the Royal Bank of Canada on Mary Street on Sunday. The incident took place at about 7:20 a.m., little more than four
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Virgil Stampede cancelled due to COVID-19
The Virgil Stampede is cancelled due to COVID-19. Marcia Penner, secretary of the Virgil Business Association, which puts on the stampede, said this is the first time in 54 years that the stampede
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COVID-19: This is history: Museum encourages people to journal time in self-isolation
During this time of constant change and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s one thing that’s guaranteed: this will go down in history. That’s why the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is encouraging people to
COVID-19: Farmers in limbo waiting for arrival of migrant workers, Wiens says
Farmers waiting for seasonal workers to arrive are stuck in a state of limbo, Coun. Erwin Wiens says. Though the workers are said to be coming soon, “none have arrived yet and there’s
COVID-19: Teddy bears spread message of hope
It’s a message of community: we’re here for you during these tough times.
COVID-19: Home sweet home: Stranded NOTLers catch flight home from Peru
They wanted planes, they got them. Two Niagara-on-the-Lakers who were stuck in quarantine in Peru have arrived home safely, and are now quarantining again. Scott Robinson and Chelsea Widdicombe, both 23, were flown back
Alex Hicks brings NOTL cooking to Food Network
NOTL home chef wins cooking show crown Alex Hicks is Niagara-on-the-Lake’s newest celebrity chef — though she doesn’t cook professionally. Yet. Hicks, 30, took home the first place prize during a Food Network cooking show, winning $10,000,
BREAKING: Not taking emergency orders seriously? The town can now fine you $750
Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake bylaw officers can now issue a $750 fine to anyone found in contravention of emergency orders. Under new powers from the province, the town can enforce emergency orders for the closure of public
UPDATED: NOTLers quarantined in Peru, hoping government helps bring them home
Two Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are stuck in quarantine in Cusco, Peru, as a result of the changing situation around the globe due to COVID-19. Scott Robinson and Chelsea Widdicombe must stay quarantined until at least
COVID-19: Parking fees, tax penalties waived by town until June 30
A number of penalties and fees will be waived until June 30, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake announced Tuesday evening. The decision comes one day after Lord Mayor Betty Disero declared of a state of
COVID-19: Farmers ready to isolate workers
The federal government’s decision to exempt seasonal farmworkers with valid visas from COVID-19 travel restrictions has been greeted with huge relief by Niagara’s agricultural industry. The region’s farms rely on thousands of seasonal workers, who will have to
COVID-19: Sandtrap feels the love but forced to close, for now
NOTL's Sandtrap Pub and Grill closed temporarily Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is with heaviest of hearts that we have decided to close the pub until further notice,” owners Paul and Matt Dietsch
COVID-19: NOTL greenhouses devastated by mass Easter flower cancellations
After mass cancellations for Easter flowers, two Niagara-on-the-Lake greenhouses were busy this weekend doing their best to offset their losses. Jennifer Thwaites of Thwaites Farms was outside the arena in Virgil selling hydrangeas for
COVID-19: Valu-Mart owner has ‘zero tolerance’ for complaints about 30-customer limit
People lined up outside the doors of Valu-Mart in Virgil on the weekend, as the grocery store implemented a policy of no more than 30 customers inside at a time, to help prevent the potential spread
Updated: COVID-19: Canadian government to ease travel restrictions for seasonal farm workers
Seasonal farmworkers with valid visas will be exempt from COVID-19 travel restrictions so they can enter the country for work, the federal government says. That news will be a huge relief for Niagara's agricultural
NOTL samaritans stop to help blind raccoon
Some good samaritans stopped Sunday on their way into town to help a raccoon that was walking around on Mississagua Street. The raccoon appeared to be blind, with its eyes crusted shut, and
Council enacts election-time bylaw to allow Lord Mayor and CAO to make decisions during COVID-19 crisis
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has enacted a bylaw to allow Lord Mayor Betty Disero and interim CAO Sheldon Randall to make decisions on council’s behalf during the COVID-19 crisis. The decision was made
Town’s CAO, two councillors forced to self-isolate
The Town of NOTL’s top civil servant and two members of council are in self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Interim chief administrator Sheldon Randall and Couns. Stuart McCormack and Clare Cameron are all
Irish Harp St. Patricks Day celebrations postponed, will still go on when things are back to normal, staff says
Though the restaurant is closed, and St. Patrick’s Day plans aren’t moving forward right now, Jesse Morningstar of the Irish Harp says spirits are still high. The restaurant has become known locally for
Closingborder to seasonal workers ‘devastating’ for Niagara farmers, Wiens says
The federal government's plan to close the border to non-Canadians will be “a catastrophe” for the Niagara farming community, says NOTL Coun. Erwin Wiens. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement that border access will be restricted as of Wednesday
Niagara Health opens COVID-19 assessment centre in Niagara Falls
The first of two COVID-19 assessment centres planned for the Niagara region opens today. The centre, located behind the Greater Niagara General Site in Niagara Falls, will provide screening, assessment and testing for
Pandemic: Town of NOTL closes administration buildings, cancels committees and public meetings
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is closing all administration buildings and cancelling all public and committee meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Keeping in line with measures being taken by the Province, effective immediately,
Pandemic: Newark neighbours suspends shopping and drop-offs, food bank still active
Newark Neighbours is suspending shopping and drop-offs until April 6 in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “To all our valued customers and food bank clients, the health and safety and comfort of our
Two Sisters first NOTL winery to close public operations amid COVID-19 pandemic
Two Sisters Vineyards has become the first Niagara-on-the-Lake winery to close its doors due to the threat of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The winery released a statement Saturday, saying it will cease all public-facing
Pandemic: Niagara Falls closes city facilities, encourages preventive measures due to COVID-19
Niagara Falls is closing doors to a long list of city facilities in the wake of COVID-19. The city said Friday that “effective immediately” it has closed: Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre
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