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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.

Old and new faces ring in farmers market season

Kathryn and Don Recourt were among a group of fresh faces at the first Market at the Village of the summer season.  Saturday was the...

NOTL Palliative Care opens new offices beside Simpson’s Pharmacy in Virgil

After five years of searching, Niagara-on-the-Lake Palliative Care has found a new home.  On Friday, the group held an open house welcoming the community to...

Investigation launched after Jamaican farmworker dies in his sleep

A Jamaican farmworker in his early thirties died in his sleep at a Niagara-on-the-Lake bunkhouse last Friday.  The 31-year-old employee at P.G. Enns Farms lived...

Supporting Red Roof’s good work

Red Roof Retreat executive director Steffanie Bjorgan and her husband Moe receive a cheque for $1,000 from the Agape Fund, courtesy of Niagara-on-the-Lake insurance...

A grand time as Nyanyas humanitarian group hosts first post-COVID fundraiser

Tuesday night's Nyanyas of Niagara gathering was the charity group's first in-person fundraiser since the pandemic began – and they're declaring it a huge...

Purse bingo sells out in support of Community Crew

Both parking lots at Club Heidelberg were overflowing with cars for Friday’s purse bingo fundraiser.  “The woman who won the 50/50 draw won $657, that’s...

People of the Stampede: Kids, couples, carny workers and more

For 55 years, the Virgil Stampede has been a staple of life in Niagara-on-the-Lake.  With attractions from pony rides and reptile shows, to a Ferris...

Oh yes, they can bake a cherry pie

Each spring, the women of St. Mark’s Anglican Church (and a few friends) bake hundreds of cherry pies as the cornerstone of the church’s...

PHOTO GALLERY: Volunteers make the Ferris wheel go round

Thank you to this year's volunteers at the Virgil Stampede. It wouldn't be the same without you.

Legion raises more than $3,000 for former bartender

More than $3,000 was raised in support of former Legion bartender Sue Pauls on Saturday, says Legion president Al Howse.  Pauls suffered a devastating stroke...

Friends of Fort George gather for book signing

It's an effort four years in the making. On Sunday, the Friends of Fort George hosted a book signing for "Fort George: A History," which...

Yellow Door holds open auditions for fall musical ‘Newsies’

From Disney to Broadway, and now to Niagara-on-the-Lake: the Yellow Door Theatre Project is holding auditions for the fall production of "Newsies." Auditions will be...

Residents OK with Melville condo plans

A developer is planning to replace the old King George III Inn near the docks in Niagara-on-the-Lake with a compact condominium. Blythwood Homes bought 61...

Farmers’ market returns – construction won’t interrupt weekend traffic

There's been plenty of activity this year in the Garrison Village, and with the farmers' market returning this weekend, things are going to get...

Draft strategic plan ready for resident input

The town's draft strategic plan is now ready for resident feedback and suggestions. The plan – meant to be a roadmap of council’s priorities for...

Don’t dare touch the duck

A mother duck was found nesting her eight eggs in a flower pot in The Gardens at Pillar and Post. Staff have placed caution tape...

Queen’s Royal Beach reaches water quality milestone in time for summer

If you're looking for a way to cool off and have fun this summer, you may feel a bit better about taking a dip...

A taste of upper crust life on Officer’s Day at Fort George

Unless you can travel back in time, it’s not easy to picture how officers during the War of 1812 lived off the battlefield. That is...

Short-term rentals to be subject to room tax

Council has set a deadline for next January to extend its hotel room tax to cottage rentals and bed and breakfasts, most of which...

Expanded GO service could mean more tourism for NOTL

An increase in GO Transit services between Toronto and Niagara Falls could mean more visitors to Niagara-on-the-Lake – and maybe ease parking pressures in...

Violence mars final night of Stampede: Police called after fights break out, knife spotted

Richard Harley Somer Slobodian   After several violent incidents Monday night, the Virgil Stampede is going to look into increased safety and security for next year. After the...

NOTL Ambassadors are back for summer season

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Ambassadors have hit the streets for the 2023 summer season. The unique program, designed by volunteers and the tourism industry, aims to welcome...

Rain or shine, paws hit the trail

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents walk their furry friends along the Upper Canada Heritage Trail all the time, but this past Saturday, they raised money while doing...

Unpack Indigenous historical baggage at library’s next Learn & Live session

This June at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library: an opportunity to take a closer look at what Indigenous people in this country carry. The library is...

Council votes for Pedal Pub to stick to regular route on cycling tours

To reroute or not to reroute: that is the question. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s elected officials have rejected staff plans to change Pedal Pub’s tour path in favour...

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