NOTL figure skating champions preform with pre-junior skaters
The Pre-Junior Challenge and Star Showcase celebrated the work and talent of Ophelia Xie and Samantha Frydryk, giving younger skaters a glimpse of what competition looks like.
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Agri-businesses have low hopes for future as U.S.-Canada trade war ramps up: CFIB
The confidence small businesses have in Canadian agriculture took a nosedive in March to the lowest level ever recorded by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business — below the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2008 financial crisis lows.
Firefighters skate and educate the public on fire prevention
The new public education team at NOTL Fire & Emergency Services wants to normalize proactive safety concerns and ensure people feel comfortable with their firefighters: “”If people see us during emergencies, it’s already a bad day. We want to meet them here, answer questions and prevent crises,” said Todd Foley.
St. Patrick’s Day crowds flood NOTL pubs and celebrate with music, Guinness and cabbage
Niagara-on-the-Lake embraced the luck of the Irish this week as local hotspots hosted packed St. Patrick’s Day events. The Sandtrap Pub & Grill’s co-owner Paul Dietsch called it “one of the busiest single-day events” of the year.
New website connects farm stands with locals and agri-tourists
A new website and Facebook group looking it make it easier for locals and tourists to find farm stands across Niagara-on-the-Lake is taking off online this spring, as the national “shop local” movement continues to gain momentum.
NOTL Wolves compete in March Break Classic hockey championships
The Wolves had several standout moments during the tournament, including back-to-back shutouts in the U18 semi-finals with a 5-0 victory over the Listowel Cyclones, followed by a 7-0 win against the ThorOld Blackhawks.
NOTL voids 134 snow-clearing tickets after enforcement error
Fire Chief Jay Plato confirmed 134 tickets issued between 5 a.m. and noon on Feb. 15 were voided and all associated penalties were cancelled. The lord mayor said no bylaw changes are planned, calling the incident a “learning experience” for staff.
Crossroads students potentially exposed to measles, region urges parents to vaccinate
“Some kids don’t have access to vaccination because of different situations — they may be allergic. But having parents choose not to vaccinate their kids, that’s another story,” said one Crossroads parent.
NOTL small business offers green, all-Canadian products amid U.S. tariffs
Local actress Tara Rosling relaunched her NOTL-based Little Green Shop this week — customers can bring containers like mason jars to fill with Canadian-made soaps, cleaners and shampoos to eliminate packaging waste.
Virgil housing development removes at least 700 trees
NOTL residents have mixed reactions over the removal of 700 trees to make room for the Konik Estates subdivision.
Go Carter! NOTL athlete heads to Italy for Special Olympics
The games will be taking place from March 8 to 16, with the events taking place in Turin, Italy. He will compete in three alpine skiing events: Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G.
St. Davids Fire Hall nears end of seasonal breakfast series
The breakfast series will likely conclude in either March or April. Despite the seasonal series ending, the association anticipates resuming monthly breakfasts next fall.
Local sourdough stand thrives at the Itty Bitty Farm
After the closure of Ruffino’s Pasta Bar & Grill last September, Ryan Crawford and his family are still keeping things going in Niagara-on-the-Lake with their daily farm stand, selling fresh sourdough bread and vegetables.
Early voters in NOTL criticize Ford’s snap election
Interviews at the NOTL Community Centre indicated voters have mixed opinions about Ford’s framing of the election as a mandate to counter Trump’s tariff threats and hyperlocal concerns around health care, grocery costs and inflation.
Youth returns stolen NDP election signs
All is right again after three youths on quads were caught stealing election signs from yards in the Chautauqua neighbourhood. The two youths, who were not named, were recorded on several home security
Vehicle break-ins surge in Niagara-on-the-Lake
A neighbourhood watch is being put together for the Chautauqua area, after the latest string of NOTL vehicle break-ins struck the small community on Friday night. On Feb. 15, several vehicles were broken
Red Roof Retreat announces major expansion plans
A $100,000 donation from the Wise Guys Charity Fund will help Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Red Roof Retreat with major expansion plans. On Friday, Red Roof launched its “All You Need is Love” campaign to engage
NOTL skates with Baldinelli as MP talks federal Issues
Tony Baldinelli hosted his second annual Winter Whirl Ice Skating event at Wayne Gretzky Estates this Sunday, discussing the importance of community fun and some exclusive insight into federal politics. The skating event
If elected for Niagara, Liberal Shafoli Kapur would prioritize health care, housing affordability
With less than three weeks before Ontario’s early provincial election on Feb. 27 — and with some voters already casting ballots — the Ontario Liberal Party has named Shafoli Kapur as the candidate
Doug Ford makes campaign stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake, promises stronger border
Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a campaign stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday, promising increased border security, funding for the Shaw Festival and receiving an endorsement from a town councillor. Ford held a press conference
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