Young survivors relive terror of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Many in the quiet crowd of more than 50 people were in tears last Wednesday night as survivors of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel told their stories in Brock University’s
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A lifetime of learning starts at Niagara Nursery School
It’s a typical morning at the Niagara Nursery School, with dozens of children flowing in and teachers setting up for the day ahead. Amid the hustle and bustle, a woman with curly blond
Sweet success: Following her dreams to create a perfect cupcake
NOTL baker’s delicious confections are a decadent treat Laura Crocco swirls the top of each cupcake with sweet buttercream, adding colourful sprinkles and just the right touch of love. The result: beautiful, edible works
A pilgrimage back to the stage: NOTL musician to perform for first time in years
After suffering injuries and not being able to play his instrument, professional pianist Paul Tobey is making his comeback performance at the TD Niagara Jazz Festival’s “Twilight Jazz and Blues Series” on Monday,
Fireside Fridays commemorate 210th anniversary of Battle of Fort George
Parks Canada and the Friends of Fort George are commemorating the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George this year, and are kicking things off with a speaker series called Fireside Fridays.
Ch-ch-chill out – the NOTL Penguin Dip is back on Boxing Day
This Boxing Day brave souls can join Chris Bjorgan for the Penguin Dip at Queen’s Royal Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The annual plunge into icy Lake Ontario happens will be the 47th time people
Christmas trees bring light to Niagara-on-the-Lake
Outdoor Christmas trees in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake are lit, illuminating NOTL with the glow of a friendly holiday decorating contest. Queen Street is awash in a wintry wonderland as 11Â businesses have helped decorate Christmas
Candlelight Stroll is set for Friday, Dec. 2
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that no food trucks will be part of the Candlelight Stroll, just food vendors. Save the date for a night of flickering candles and
NOTL Ambassadors hope to add new recruits for next summer
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Ambassadors have wrapped up for another year, celebrating the successful end to the summer 2022 season. And the program is looking to continue growing next year, attracting more volunteers to its
Still time to sign up for Christmas tractor parade
Mark your calendar for the Christmas tractor parade – it rolls back into Virgil on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. “We’re doing it in Virgil again. That’s kind of the hub of our
One tree at a time: Free saplings support climate fight
Roland Adams wants everyone to have a free tree – until he runs out, at least. The Gage Street resident is one of a few people in Niagara-on-the-Lake giving away free saplings in
Terry Fox Run is back and celebrating 42 years of fundraising in NOTL
After two “virtual” years, the Terry Fox Run is back in-person and is set for Sunday, Sept. 18 at Simcoe Park, beginning at 9 a.m.   With COVID still a concern, run organizer Joan
Opinion: Crossing the finish line, a tale of passion, sweat and tears
Running on no sleep, I push back my covers and head out to the Royal Henley rowing course before the sun has even broken the horizon line. Tossing on a nylon singlet and
Rower Kai Bartel wins gold in heart-stopping men’s 8 race
Games success is his latest step on road to living the Olympic dream In the calm before the storm, water laps softly against the sides of seven carbon fibre racing shells as they line up
BREAKING: NOTL’s Kai Bartel wins gold with Ontario men’s 8 team at Canada Summer Games
Barely three hours after they just missed the podium in their men’s pair race, rowers Kai Bartel of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Shane Keagan of Fonthill are golden. They helped the Ontario men’s 8 team
Dead wind postpones Summer Games sailing races
Richard Harley and Molly Bowron It was mostly dead wind on Lake Ontario Wednesday, as sailors from across Canada waited for the right conditions for the first sailing races of the Niagara 2022
NOTL volunteers gearing up for Summer Games sailing
As athletes travel here from across Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are participating in the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, volunteering and sharing their knowledge of the town. Jim Collard, a lifelong NOTL resident, is
Summer Games’ 13 for 13 Cultural Festival is Aug. 10 in NOTL
A celebratory night of culture and family fun is coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake, with the Canada Summer Games’ 13 for 13 Cultural Festival. The Games are holding festivals from Aug. 7 to 20, linking
Watch Summer Games free via online streaming service
If you don’t have tickets to Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games events, you will be  able to watch about 90 per cent of the competitions from home. For free. Games organizers this week
Romantic night at the library: Between the Stacks brings speed dating to NOTL
Forget Tinder, OKCupid and other modern looking-for-love rituals. The success of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library’s first speed dating session has  ensured there will be more rendezvous “Between the Stacks.” Sixteen people aged 28
The river’s role in Indigenous life and culture is centuries old
It is the mid-17th century and the roar of Niagara Falls can be heard for miles. As thousands of tons of water crash over the brink and down the Niagara River, reshaping and
A lot of smoke and a little bit of fire
A small fire Tuesday morning on Four Mile Creek Road produced a lot of smoke but was quickly extinguished. Niagara-on-the-Lake deputy fire chief Jay Plato said a small burning bin caught fire and
Two men on disabled Sea-Doo rescued after hours in Lake Ontario
Saturday outing goes awry when watercraft breaks down The sun was setting on Saturday evening as Dylan Rumsey clung to a green buoy at the mouth of the Niagara River. The water
A social and competitive time: NOTL pickleballers enjoy tourney success
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Pickleball Club did not disappoint in two recent tournaments. Players from NOTL competed in the five-day national championship tourney in Kingston  and at the North York Cup. NOTL players brought home
Fort George celebrates 210th anniversary of Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’
The Friends of Fort George is hosting a social evening to celebrate the 210th anniversary of Jane Austen’s first published novel, “Sense and Sensibility.” “A Barton Cottage Social” will be held on Thursday,
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