Love at first bite: Three NOTL restaurants make top 100 romantic list
The latest top 100 list from OpenTable is out with a collection of standout romantic dining spots across the country, based on more than 900,000 diner reviews.
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‘Barely Local’ student film captures NOTL’s small-town charm
The project aims to highlight the value of small-town experiences in Canada, offering insights into how senior citizens can rediscover where they reside and rekindle a sense of pride and nostalgia, said one of its producers, a media production student at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Tension at mayor’s open house – resident says she feels unheard and town is too pro-development
Ingrid Regier is unhappy with a long list of things. The long-time Niagara-on-the-Lake resident, who has lived here since 1955, voiced some of her concerns on Sunday’s community open house with Lord Mayor
Tariffs: NOTL has no immediate plan to prioritize Canadian purchasing
While the City of Welland has introduced a temporary rule to prioritize Canadian-made goods in the city’s purchases due to tariff concerns, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is not considering a similar shift in
Lord mayor’s dinner helps support student jobs
The evening ended with a bang — literally — as a cannon fired outside Navy Hall on Saturday night. It wasn’t the beginning of a war with the U.S., don’t worry — it
Doughvine Bakehouse ordered to remove signs due to town bylaws
Doughvine Bakehouse sparked controversy in January with its outdoor signs. It all started with a bold red spray-painted sign that read “Closed” — and led to a sign that neighbours say was vitriolic
‘Dragon’ Arlene Dickinson to speak at Keystone Awards in NOTL
George Lepp, owner of Lepp Farms, embodies the spirit of the Keystone Awards, said founder Dean French — and his achievements could soon earn him a chance to chat with none other than
NOTL business people wary of U.S. tariff threat
A trade war is no longer on the horizon — or postponed, at least. On Feb. 1, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods effective Feb.
Woman rescued after car lands in lake off Irvine Road
A woman was pulled from Lake Ontario on Monday in Niagara-on-the-Lake, after her car ended up on the icy bank of the lake. Niagara Regional Police and a water rescue crew responded to
Two properties, one problem for Ferox’s estate winery plan
CORRECTION: This article has been updated to correct the address of Alitura Fine Foods and Market. Ferox by Fabian Reis winery wants to become an estate winery with secondary uses, but with only
Niagara Transit wants the public’s input on how to improve service
Niagara Transit wants residents to help shape its future by reviewing four transit plans and sharing feedback on them through a survey. Each plan offers a different proposal to improve transit. Among the
Owners of Trimble House in Queenston fight heritage designation
Some local heritage preservation advocates believe the couple should’ve received proper notice of the town’s plans, though some of them still support the benefits of heritage designation for a property’s future.
Friends, wine and frozen vines at Niagara’s Icewine Discovery Pass
From Canadian comfort with poutine at Konzelmann to Mexican flavours at Jackson Triggs and Japanese-inspired dishes at Pillitteri, the wineries offered a global culinary experience this year.
Niagara’s million-dollar miss: Advocates rally for regional film office
“Without cohesion, without a central office and a team that can act fast, it’s going to be a long shot to secure these projects and these productions,” says location scout Peter Donato.
Sports: Wolves struggle in tough tournament, but remain optimistic
On Friday at 8 a.m. at U9 Local League’s first game, the Wolves came out strong before finishing the game with a 7-0 victory.
Town partners with youth collective to expand programs for kids
“The community centre was alive and vibrant,” said one councillor of the new open gym nights. “The mission was to prove that there’s a need for it — and I think there definitely is a need for it.”
Business: Shared work space offers a Haven for NOTL’s remote workers
The space serves as a professional hub, blending Old Town’s historic charm with its future potential, said its creators: “When you work remotely … there comes a point where you need to get out and get productive.”
Niagara’s cold-weather surprises a hot topic in the grape growing world
With climate change causing a rise in extreme weather events and conditions, growers aren’t getting the more consistent cold-weather temperatures they need to do their work properly.
‘Just a normal day in Canada’: Polar vortex hits NOTL this week
The weather forecast predicts a harsh polar vortex sweeping into Niagara-on-the-Lake until Wednesday, with temperatures that could dip to -15 C and expected to go lower near the lake.
Lake Ontario’s low water levels, explained
So far this year, an Arctic blast has brought some ice to the Great Lakes, but coverage remains well below the levels needed to reach historical averages within six weeks. “We’re going to see the lake drop exceptionally low,” says Ron Simkus.
Red Roof brings energy, healing and purpose to start the year off with a good cause
Retreat organizer Natalia Love Angelou says she hopes this event, which raised money for Red Roof, planted the first seed of her larger vision of having her own sacred space for all walks of life.
New year, new connections: Songs, dances and unity at the Native Centre
“We still want people to come in, and we still want them to see each other, see people who they may not have seen in a while, and also enjoy a good meal,” said Sean Vanderklis.
Suspects steal almost $1,000 of alcohol from LCBO in Virgil
Police determined three suspects came into the store last Saturday, picked out an array of alcoholic beverages, bypassed the checkout counters and left the store. “I couldn’t believe what I saw,” says one witness.
Cozying up to local treasures at the Pumphouse’s holiday market
For more than a decade, the Pumphouse has been a key stop for the Holiday House Tour, but this year, the market hopes to shine on its own.
A crafty reunion: Annual sale brings the community together at Toad Hall
For the fifth consecutive year, Godwin and Parks hosted the sale at Parks’ 1845 Regency manor home, Toad Hall.
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