When it comes to helping young people achieve their full potential, developing their leadership skills is crucial to the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake, says Chris Hatch, its director of community service.
Political undercurrents found their way into the local art gallery on Sunday, as artist Geoff Farnsworth unveiled his newest abstract paintings at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre while sharing some of his techniques and inspirations.
A 25 per cent tariff on imported automobiles, including motorcycles, came into effect on April 3, which owner Randy Clare says has created a great deal of uncertainty in the market.
Liberal candidate Andrea Kaiser has thrown her hat into the ring for the title of MP of her riding and used her campaign launch open house last Sunday to speak out against “illegal” U.S. tariffs on Canada and express her trust in Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
NOTL residents have mixed reactions over the removal of 700 trees to make room for the Konik Estates subdivision.
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.
The breakfast series will likely conclude in either March or April. Despite the seasonal series ending, the association anticipates resuming monthly breakfasts next fall.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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