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Suspect arrested after shots fired at home in NOTL

Police say no injuries were reported and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Investigators do not believe the incident was random.

Here’s when NOTL’s pools are opening this summer

Summer’s almost here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and in a couple of weeks, residents can expect the town’s public pools to open for another season of fun under the sun.

Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in NOTL crash

The crash involved a 2016 Suzuki off-road motorcycle and a 2017 Ford Escape SUV. Police said the driver of the motorcycle was transported to an out-of-region hospital with critical injuries.

PHOTO: Harper brothers capture Trillium Regatta title

The brothers topped a 23-boat fleet over five races at the season-opening event on the Shark sailing circuit.

Four NOTL businesses up for Niagara chamber’s annual tourism award

The nominated businesses from NOTL include 124 on Queen Hotel and Spa, Niagara Geopark, Silversmith Brewing Co. and White Oaks Resort and Spa, four of the five nominees for the Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Award.

Niagara Pumphouse to host debut ‘Spring Shoreline’ exhibit

Markvart, a self-taught artist living in the north Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula, has a background in film production and environmental studies, with degrees from Concordia University and the University of Waterloo. Her work is now on display until June 22.

NOTL launches inclusive #GetActiveNOTL campaign

Unlike past challenges that relied on digital step-counting apps, this year’s program encourages residents of all ages and abilities to get active on their own terms, with no technology required.

PHOTOS: Incredible Herc visits the NOTL airport

Two large aircrafts paid a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake this month: A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules and a Dassault Falcon jet owned by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd.

Palliative care group’s annual butterfly release on June 14

Registration is open until Saturday, May 31 for this year’s butterfly release event. Butterflies are $25 each.

Lemon toss to support summer camp for kids

The “Lemon Twist” relay takes place Thursday, May 22 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Outlet Collection at Niagara shopping centre and aims to send one very busy lemon a full kilometre through the hands of students.

Sports: Chilly morning temps don’t deter NOTL women golfers

When the first group in the 18-hole women’s league teed off at 7:30 a.m., the skies were bright but the temperature was barely 5 C. It felt frosty by the lake. That didn’t stop them from posting some hot scores, though.

Edison Singers return to St. Mark’s Church on May 24

The 24 voices of the Edison Singers will fill St. Mark’s Church with song, performing “Choral Mystics” on Saturday, May 24 at 4 p.m.

PHOTO GALLERY: Spring’s delights on display at NOTL In Bloom Festival

Extravagant floral arrangements were on display across Old Town from May 9 to 12, in an inaugural festival celebrating the spring season in town, hosted by Vintage Hotels.

Sports: Some sharp shooting in NOTL golf leagues

Devon Neudorf’s 2-over par 38 led the field in the Thursday night men’s league at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, while Ron Planche’s 22 points was tops under the Stableford scoring format.

Two seriously injured in crash at Four Mile Creek and Line 7 roads

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Four Mile Creek and Line 7 roads around 5:45 p.m. yesterday. Niagara Regional Police say the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Police investigating two assaults in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Two assaults took place on May 5 and 11 to the same woman in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara Regional Police are asking anyone with security or dash camera footage from the two evenings to come forward.

Bottom Line: Mark Carney and your household budget

“The recent re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government will usher in a host of tax and policy changes that could impact Canadians’ wallets. Some measures will take effect almost immediately, while others must await the passage of a federal budget, expected after the King delivers the throne speech on May 27,” writes Steve McGuinness, in a new column for The Lake Report, “Bottom Line.”

Sports: Families can register now for NOTL summer softball

The cost is $150 per player and all games will take place on the diamonds at the Virgil Sports Park.

Sports: Golf leagues scramble to kick off another season

Three of the men’s and women’s leagues kicked off their seasons with their annual scramble tournaments at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club on Tuesday.

Conservative incumbent Tony Baldinelli wins Niagara Falls-Niagara-on-the-Lake riding

“Probably the greatest honour of my life is being able to represent the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls,” Baldinelli said to supporters at his election party a little before 11:30 p.m. Baldinelli will serve in the House of Commons under a Liberal minority government, led by Mark Carney.

Find out how much your art collection is worth at RiverBrink’s appraisals event

Specialists from the Toronto-based auction house will be at the RiverBrink Art Museum on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., offering verbal appraisals of paintings, prints and sculptures.

NOTL Museum’s spring walking tours return starting May 2

Held on Fridays throughout May, these tours offer locals and visitors a chance to discover distinctive corners of Niagara-on-the-Lake, guided by storytellers who bring each area’s unique history and character to life.

Crews clean up Glencairn Hall fire, most of home structure gone

While the front-facing part of the historic home is still intact, the rest of the home was lost in the blaze. Crews have dismantled some of the structure to make the site safe for investigators to work, as there was extensive structural damage and the risk of a collapse. Property records show the nearly three-acre Glencairn Hall was purchased for $6 million last October.

Elbows Up: Pushing back against Trump and MAGA

“I was ticked off by Trump’s 51st State baloney that I swiped this wording from a Greenland guy and had eight hats made for my family and friends,” says Jim Dandy of his new hat, a parody of the infamous “Make America Great Again” chapeau.

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