‘Tis the season for giving. The NOTL Gives back donation drive returned for its third year on Saturday, collecting gently used clothes, toys and non-perishable food items. The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Revel Realty,
It is no secret that Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to many strong, independent businesses run by committed community leaders. And last Friday’s Women in Business Awards ceremony honoured some of them – NOTL women who
Snow, shopping and snacking were the themes last weekend. Thanks to the Willowbank Holiday Market, the St. Vincent De Paul Treats and Treasures Market and the Ravine Vineyard Holiday Market, eager shoppers could
Snow or shine, people need Christmas trees for the holidays. Terry Flynn and members of the Niagara Lions Club are well-stocked again and selling trees in Virgil outside Cornerstone Community Church. And luckily
Bread, borscht, baked goods and more! All were in abundance at Bethany Mennonite Church on Saturday as NOTLers returned for the beloved borscht and brown bread sale, this year in-person once again. Co-ordinators
The cold and wind didn’t scare off a small group of volunteers who scrounged around the Bass Pro Shops parking lot Saturday in search of cigarette butts to be recycled. In just 75
Seated in the gallery room of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, managing director and curator Sarah Kaufman gushed over her excitement at being nominated for a Women in Business award. “They sent me an email
Renditions of hits from “Lay Down Sally” to “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” filled the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion on Sunday afternoon during its first-ever karaoke party. Bar chair Megan Vanderlee put it together in hopes of
Jams, spices, candles, dog treats. If you wanted it, the Christmas Holiday Market likely had it. Holiday cheer rang in early this year, with the annual St. Davids Lioness Lion Club Christmas Holiday
The Centennial Sports Park was bustling with life all weekend as it welcomed 36 teams from across Ontario to the annual Harvest Classic hockey tournament. Parents, players, volunteers and all ran around the
The Niagara-on-the-Lake U11 Rep Wolves won the championship in their division at last weekend’s Harvest Classic Tournament. Luke Simpson scored both goals as the Wolves edged the Toronto Avalanche 2-1 in the final
Every year the Legion hosts a dinner to remind us that an essential part of Remembrance Day is thanking our veterans for their service and efforts. On Saturday evening, 45 guests were in
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct number of residents at Pleasant Manor. The Virgil care home has 41 residents. For the third year in a row, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Joan
Halloween weekend was the perfect time for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Youth Campus to host its first unofficial gathering for kids to chill out and wind down. On Saturday, kids and parents enjoyed a showing
Niagara-on-the-Lake may not be the easiest town to trick-or-treat in, with some houses spread apart along kilometres of roads with no sidewalks. Luckily, Central Community Church came up with a safe and fun
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! All of them were roaming around Fort George on Saturday, as costumed kids did some early trick-or-treating. Children who showed up at the historic fort dressed up
The optimistic sounds of drum beats and the whisper of fifes welcomed guests as they entered Fort George on a recent Sunday. The Fife and Drum Corps open house allowed all those interested
Numerous community events had to be cancelled or postponed over the last two years and one one of the most beloved was the Harvest Breakfast run by the St. Davids Lions and Lioness
After 175 years of worship and 169 years in the same building, Christ Church Anglican has shut its doors forever. The church known by NOTLers as Christ Church McNab has a long and
Gary Williams was relaxing in his basement watching “A Walk Among the Tombstones” at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday when the ending of the film was suddenly interrupted by an urgent call. Williams
Andrea Kaiser built a steady lead early Monday evening in the race for regional councillor but was hesitant to declare victory until all the polls had reported. “I feel pretty good,” she said.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is deeply rooted in the past, but some may not know about the quirky layers of antiquity layered between the major historic events everyone learns about in school. Some of those bits
Minor hockey season is in full swing again in Niagara-on-the-Lake and coaches are busy teaching their young charges fundamentals, with a strong focus on fun. Photographer Julia Sacco caught up with the U7
Despite windy conditions, patrons still made it out to the last gathering of the Farmers’ Market at the Village as its 16th season wound down this weekend. The Saturday market features a tight-knit
Walking into Oktoberfest at the Exchange Brewery last Saturday, customers were greeted with upbeat polka music, festive decorations and the delicious waft of fresh German pretzels. Running at the brewery since 2018, Oktoberfest
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