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NOTL Votes 2026: ‘Nobody up there would get my vote’: Sewage-hit resident interrupts St. Davids debate

A St. Davids resident who stopped a Niagara-on-the-Lake all-candidates debate Wednesday to demand action on sewage backing into homes said not one candidate on stage had earned his vote.

Public park next to new development in Glendale may open this spring

Niagara-on-the-Lake unanimously backed a deal Tuesday that would let the developer behind Modero Estates build the development’s public park sooner, rather than wait for the town to take on the project later.

NOTL Votes 2026: Growth can continue without losing town’s character, says Wiens supporter

About 100 people attended Wiens' campaign barbecue in Virgil, where supporters put development and property taxes at the top of their list of priorities for the next council.

NOTL Votes 2026: Mayoral candidates face off at jam-packed debate

Monday night's debate moved through 14 questions on growth, taxes, transparency, tourism, climate change and how the next mayor should lead. The forum also exposed clear differences in how each candidate would approach the job.

Fancy hats and sport of kings: Fundraiser draws huge crowd for Niagara Polo match

Niagara Polo returned to the historic Commons on Saturday, welcoming crowds to watch polo matches with players from the Toronto Polo Club.

Pickleball lovers win on the court and in friendships

For some pickleball players at the NOTL Classic pickleball tournament, the joy of the sport doesn't just come from scoring a point or serving...

Baldinelli wants Paul Bernardo to stay behind bars

Niagara MP Tony Baldinelli wants to make sure infamous serial killer Paul Bernardo stays in a maximum security prison for the rest of his...

Polish soldiers remembered during annual pilgrimage to Niagara-on-the-Lake

A small plot of land at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church brought members of the Polish community from across North America to Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Pillitteri family shares what it took to sustain 30 years of business

For the Pillitteri family, it takes strong kinship, community and dedication to keep a business thriving in Niagara-on-the-Lake. After celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pillitteri...

Police release photos of suspect in NOTL Pride crosswalk vandalism

Niagara Regional Police have released photos of a suspect in the vandalism of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new rainbow crosswalk. Police said the incident took place between the...

Melville condo ‘does not breathe yet,’ resident says

Developers should just follow the rules, say residents of the Niagara-on-the-Lake dock area. A half-dozen came out on Tuesday to share their views on a...

Open-air burning ban lifted in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Due to improved air quality after recent forest fire activity, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has lifted the open-air burning ban as of Tuesday morning.  Last...

Drum down the sun: Popular solstice celebration returns after three years

Summer is a season to be savoured — and there's no reason to be quiet about it. Luckily, you can make some noise to welcome...

Lemonade sends kids to camp

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.  But in Niagara-on-the-Lake, if you have lemonade, you can send kids to camp.  Children across Niagara-on-the-Lake camped out in...

‘We have a lot to learn:’ Indigenous history talk finds folly in modern border control

Crossing borders can get complicated when you’re Indigenous — at least, that’s been the experience for Karl Dockstader. At a recent talk on Indigenous...

St. Catharines woman, 49, dies after Jeep hits tree on Lakeshore Rd.

A 49-year-old woman from St. Catharines is dead after her small SUV struck a tree on Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday morning. Niagara Emergency Medical...

Sports: Photo Gallery – NOTL pickleball tournament kicks off

Competition in the inaugural NOTL Classic pickleball tournament began early Saturday morning at the town arena complex in Virgil. Admission to all games is free. ...

Niagara Chamber names business award finalists

A Niagara-on-the-Lake distillery, the Pumphouse Arts Centre, an Old Town hotel, a bakeshop and two young professionals in hospitality and insurance are among the...

NOTL Timbits kick it around

This year's batch of Timbits look pretty fresh. The Niagara-on-the-Lake under six socccer league hit the field the morning of June 3 at Centennial Sports...

Lioness Club spring market welcomes a spread of vendors

The St. Davids Lioness Lions Club has been working since January to perfect its annual spring Mmarket. The market, which returned to the club’s York...

NOTLers bring old-school class to McLaren show

Some people would jump at the chance to show off their vintage cars next to some of the most impressive vehicles in the world.  That’s...

Thousands pack Queen Street for supercars

After Saturday’s McLaren show in Niagara-on-the-Lake, you might be inspired to trade in your car – or maybe your house – to own one. Gawkers,...

NOTL Museum celebrates 116 years of history

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum turned 116 years old on Sunday, with barely a wrinkle to show for it. “We still look pretty good,” said Shawna Butts,...

Donations needed for health fair for migrant farmworkers

A Niagara-on-the-Lake health fair for migrant farmworkers is returning to Niagara-on-the-Lake at the end of the month and is in need of donations.  The fair...

Seminar highlights crucial role of women farmers during Second World War

An upcoming seminar at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum will shed light on stories of Ontario’s often-unrecognized women farmers – who stepped up when their country...

NOTL cadets want your empty bottles this Saturday

The NOTL cadets' bottle drive is back this weekend and they want all of your empty bottles and cans.  The 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air...

Native centre’s basketball team wins Battle for Turtle Island tourney

After taking first place at an Indigenous basketball tournament in Winnipeg, the Niagara Regional Native Centre’s boys' basketball team came home to proud and...

First archeology report for Black burial ground to stay private until council review

A report detailing archeological research at a historically Black cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake is being kept under wraps until it's presented to council, likely later...

Southbrook embraces pollinator plants in the vineyard

How NOTL winery uses an organic, natural approach to sustainability   A hardy group of volunteers has taken on the daunting task of planting 5,000 native...

Town bans fires, soccer cancelled, schools keep kids indoors due to smog

Smog from wild fires forced cancellation of all NOTL soccer practices and games Tuesday and Wednesday, and will keep District School Board of Niagara...

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