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Still in the family, still in Virgil: Niagara Motors marks 80 years

The car dealership has witnessed plenty of change the last eight decades, but it's still doing business in the community where it all began.

How NOTL’s newcomers turned door knocks and voter frustration into election wins

Lord mayor-elect Vaughn Goettler and newly elected councillors Weston Miller and Steve McGuinness took different routes to the same destination: a seat at Niagara-on-the-Lake’s council table.

What does fewer women on council mean for diversity and representation in NOTL?

The last term of council was the first time this century there was gender parity at the council table. NOTL's incoming council will have only one woman among its six council seats.

What war leaves behind: Ceremonies in Niagara-on-the-Lake honour those who fought

Residents and visitors gathered for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Queenston and Old Town, bringing their own connections to military service and a shared concern for keeping those memories alive.

Landscape of Nations in Niagara-on-the-Lake honours Indigenous veterans

This year's Valour and Victory ceremony honoured three veterans who were among the more than 12,000 Indigenous people who served in Canada’s major 20th-century conflicts.

From Niagara to Toronto in a heartbeat: Passenger flights from NOTL airport take off

The head of the Niagara District Airport says if all goes well, the airport plans to add more scheduled flights this spring, with flights coming and going five times a week.

Have your say on the future of Queen St. at upcoming info session

A public information session for the Queen Street secondary plan project is set for Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. This long-term plan will guide how the town protects and enhances the Queen-Picton heritage district.

St. Davids Lionesses lean on family ties to keep 40-year Christmas market alive

Penny Trapnell has belonged to the St. Davids Lioness Club for at least a decade and calls joining "the best thing I ever did." She helped organize this year's market, expected to raise $2,500.

Decking the halls: Holiday House Tour returns to NOTL next month

Tickets are selling out fast for this December’s Niagara-on-the-Lake Holiday House Tour, which returns Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5.

Comment: ‘A debt of gratitude we can never fully repay’

Kevin MacLean shares his observations of and reflections on this year's Remembrance Day ceremony in Old Town, Niagara-on-the-Lake: "This is a town that never forgets."

Former Welland mayor Frank Campion appointed Niagara Region’s new chair

Frank Campion was appointed by the province Tuesday, several months after reversing his support for a plan to replace Niagara's 12 municipalities with four larger cities. NOTL's new mayor says he's concerned what this could mean for the town.

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new mayor Goettler pledges more open town hall, action on flooding

Goettler says residents should see a change in how town hall communicates, with recorded council votes and fewer roadblocks to getting information.

The election is over. What’s next for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s six councillors?

Two fewer councillors. A new lord mayor. And a $13-million infrastructure funding gap that isn't going away. With inauguration set for Nov. 24, NOTL's new council already has lots on its plate.

More tourists, more problems? Business owners have message for new council

As a newly elected council prepares to take office, Queen Street business owners have some requests for managing tourism, like better crowd control and restrictions on temporary vendors.

Amid flood recovery, NOTL Legion prepares for Remembrance Day

The Legion's Remembrance Day ceremonies in Niagara-on-the-Lake are Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the cenotaph on Queen Street and 1 p.m. at the Niagara Township Cenotaph in Queenston.

NOTLers among finalists in Women In Business Awards

Five women connected to Niagara-on-the-Lake are finalists for a set of annual awards that celebrate women in the world of business, entrepreneurship and non-profits.

Virgil’s scariest lawn spookier than ever this Halloween night

The Pumariega Sabaters' home in Virgil is an annual showstopper during spooky season, and this year, the volume was turned up even louder.

Halloween ghost walks sell out every October night in Old Town

Visitors from far and wide followed a lantern-carrying guide through Old Town on Halloween night this year to hear ghost stories about what some believe to be Canada's most haunted town.

Arts: Finding common ground in Niagara’s creative community

The artists of Niagara-on-the-Lake may have different muses and mediums, but as part of the NOTL Arts Collective, they come together as passionate creatives.

See the human side of the paranormal at Fort George

During spooky season, the Friends of Fort George explore the town’s relationship with fear and death through ghost tours at the historic fort.

Where to enjoy a spook-tacular Halloween in NOTL

Whether you're chasing ghosts, dressing to impress or just in it for the candy, Halloween weekend is here — and Niagara-on-the-Lake has plenty of ways to get into the spirit.

Post-election, Niagara-on-the-Lake residents and councillors brace for change

As the clock struck 8 p.m. and polling stations across Niagara-on-the-Lake began to close, dozens made their way inside the main auditorium of the NOTL Community Centre, to watch their political future take shape.

Gary Burroughs very confident in new team set to lead NOTL

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new deputy lord mayor says residents have voted to be heard — and the incoming council needs to listen and explain its decisions clearly.

NOTL Votes 2026: Voter turnout 52% in this year’s race, up from last election

The 2026 election saw an uptick in voter turnout compared to the election four years ago. Internet voting, which debuted this year, was a big hit.

Andrea Kaiser proud of her grassroots campaign

From start to finish, Andrea Kaiser remained true to herself throughout her campaign for lord mayor, she says: "I wanted to give voters a different choice and that’s what I did."

Mixed fortunes for NOTL tourism amid U.S. tariffs, economic woes

With the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war and worldwide economic pressures, tourism reports were promising in some areas, less so in others.

A smaller police bill for NOTL? Other towns may pay more, Kaiser says

A push to ease the town's policing bill is gaining ground, with police agreeing to help Niagara Region explore alternative ways to divide costs.

PHOTOS: Poppy Project returns to NOTL ahead of Remembrance Day

Volunteers draped a poppy installation at four locations this week, continuing a tradition that started in 2021 with museum members knitting thousands of poppies. 

Nominations open for Candlelight Stroll fundraising recipients

This year's Candlelight Stroll is set for Dec. 4, and nominations are now open for people to suggest who they would like to receive the funds raised from the event.

‘Absolute, total elation’: Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Vaughn Goettler celebrates lord mayor victory

The lights were low and hopes were high as supporters gathered at Vaughn Goettler’s Ricardo Street home on election night. By night’s end, he had won the three-way race with 5,101 votes.

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