The new year will mark the beginning of a new chapter for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s top bureaucrat. Chief administrative officer Marnie Cluckie is stepping down from her role as of Jan. 14, the town announced
Christmas is coming fast and Newark Neighbours is hoping to spread a little comfort and joy to the families it helps, said Cindy Grant, the agency’s director. Grant said that Newark Neighbours will
A section of the Niagara Parks recreation trail and part of the Niagara Parkway will be closed temporarily this month to accommodate infrastructure improvements, the Niagara Parks Commission says. On Monday, Dec. 4,
In an effort to help the population of cats in town without a place to call home, the members of NOTL Cats Rescue were hard at work in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday, selling everything
For the quartet who make up the League of Famers, the wine industry has been a big part of their lives. These four men – Shawn Spiewak, Mark Lepp, Trevor Falk and Marty
Terry Flynn was helping out at the Niagara Lions Club Christmas tree lot at Cornerstone Community Church’s town campus on Niagara stone Road when he heard the sound of breaking glass. The front
A program that provides a safe space for youth in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be the beneficiary of Niagara’s charitable holiday spirit, as a slew of St. Nicks – and a large number of elves
Yousaf Shaikh hopped in his car, ready to pick up his son from work. That’s when he noticed something was wrong. It was about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5 and when he
This is the first of an ongoing series of stories about the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum as it embarks on a multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign for an expansion that will nearly double the size of the
There’s one particular decoration that helps Gail Kerr get into the spirit of the Christmas season. “I love my nutcracker,” Kerr said. “I painted him from the one that graces my mantel every
The FBI has concluded that a fatal fiery vehicle crash Wednesday on the U.S. side of the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls was not an act of terrorism. The federal law enforcement agency
John Peller is stepping down from the family business. Peller quietly unveiled his plan to retire as president and chief executive officer of Andrew Peller Ltd. in a Nov. 9 news release outlining
A letter written more than 100 years ago has brought two families together once again. Bill McKinley of Oakville was leafing through a folder full of documents and letters he had inherited. At
Patience has worn thin for one business in Virgil that has spent months trying to stay afloat during the reconstruction of the village’s main thoroughfare. “This has been going on since March. You
You better not pout – Santa Claus is coming to (Old) Town next month. The jolly old elf will be the featured attraction as Niagara-on-the-Lake hosts its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec.
A new partnership between the town and an online pet licensing platform means making your furry friend legal has become easier for residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The town has enlisted DocuPet to handle the
If all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, could the same be said for farmers? Not if Dorothy Soo-Wiens has anything to do with it. Soo-Weins was watching the late
A new fire prevention program being offered by Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire & Emergency Services has already drawn interest from the community, the administrator of the department’s risk reduction program says. Administrator Dylan Skubel said
From farm gear and Santa parades to stepping back in time, there are plenty of ways to get into the spirit of the holidays in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Here’s how. Friday, Dec. 1 Candlelight Stroll,
An advocate for a migrant worker from Jamaica who was badly hurt while working in Niagara-on-the-Lake hopes the man will finally receive compensation for his injuries in the wake of a decision by
Times are tough, no doubt. Inflation, homelessness and the opioid crisis dominate headlines domestically, while wars in Ukraine and Gaza have cast a feeling of gloom and doom across the globe. It’s hard
Food Banks Canada’s latest numbers are out and it appears that last year’s food insecurity problem has not gone away – it’s getting worse. The organization’s 2023 Hunger Count report states that 1.9 million
Funding from the federal and provincial governments will help tender fruit farmers produce more and carve out a bigger slice of the produce pie, a Niagara-on-the-Lake grower says. Phil Tregunno, owner of Tregunno
Joan Hill says all Canadians should feel indebted to those who found it within themselves to answer the call of duty during wartime. But no matter what, she said, enough can never be
The Virgil Volunteer Firefighters Association donated $500 to the Niagara Nursery School on Monday. The money was a part of the proceeds from the association’s Classic Car Show held in August. From left,
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