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Joyous NOTL picnic returns Saturday

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to bring a dish and pull up a seat as the Joyous NOTL summer picnic returns for its fifth year Saturday. The community potluck will run...

NOTL parts ways with longtime town treasurer

Council appointed Nick Alaimo as treasurer Tuesday, replacing Kyle Freeborn, who departed after more than 14 years with the municipality. Alaimo's appointment takes effect immediately.

$9.7M moves Niagara airport expansion closer to takeoff

Commercial flights to and from Niagara-on-the-Lake are one step closer to reality, after the Niagara District Airport secured $9.7 million from the province for the project.

World Cup watch party brings NOTL communities together

World Cup mania reached a fever pitch on Sunday afternoon as soccer fans came out to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to witness the final match of this year's FIFA World Cup.

NOTL had roughly $2.35M in unspent project funds last year

The money will either return to its original funding source or help pay for related work, including protective equipment for firefighters, guide rail improvements, crack sealing and more.

New Rising Sun crowned winner in the Harp’s Battle of Bands

After four weeks and 10 sets, the Irish Harp Pub has crowned New Rising Sun as 2023’s Battle of the Bands winner, gifting the...

Headstones were laid out flat at cemetery, not buried, town says

Did they or didn't they? James Russell, a Toronto resident known for his restoration efforts at the Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground, claims the town...

‘We’re at a standstill’: More donations needed to fill farmworker welcome kits

The production of welcome kits for farmworkers is at a standstill due to a shortage of donations. Farmworker advocate Jane Andres and her team of...

State-of-the-art new Village Medical Centre prepares to welcome patients

A new medical facility in Niagara-on-the-Lake will mean that physicians like Dr. Karen Berti will be able to provide residents with more accessible health...

St. Davids boxer crowned national champion

Mckenzie Wright wins third Canadian title with third-round TKO; next stop is qualifying for Pan Am Games St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright went into the...

Raising the roof: Circle Street house floats in midair as basement is installed below it

Nope, it isn’t floating. Best take another look. A house on Circle Street appears to be floating in midair at first glance but actually it...

Cannon balls and muskets among artifacts at history session

Fireside Friday presentations feature tales from War of 1812   What better way to commemorate the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George than through...

Youth Collective’s curators contest dives into NOTL’s history

The NOTL Youth Collective is collaborating with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum to bring a bit of history to young people in February.  From Feb. 8 to...

Kids learn about computers, inside and out

Kids at the NOTL Youth Collective got to play with computers and power tools Thursday night. Parent, volunteer and computer specialist Ben Higgins showed a...

Horoscope: Financial and romantic luck might be on the way

Thursday, Feb. 2: Today luck comes in both financial and romantic ways. A little self-control goes a long way to success today. Happy birthday to...

NOTL man released after police investigate report of gun in house

A man arrested after a report of a gun inside a Niagara-on-the-Lake home Sunday was released without charges after police say there was no...

BREAKING NEWS: St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright wins Canadian championship; Next stop Pan Am qualifiers and maybe Paris Olympics

NEWS UPDATE: Saturday, Feb. 4 – Mckenzie Wright of St. Davids won the Canadian amateur boxing championship Saturday night, scoring a third-round technical knockout over her opponent. With the...

Sports: NOTL softball registration to begin Feb. 10

Parents will be able to sign their kids up for NOTL softball soon. On Feb. 10, online registration is scheduled to open for kids ages...

Temporary patios to return as town debates making them permanent

More than 30 restaurants in Niagara-on-the-Lake have temporary patios thanks to emergency legislation that was passed during the pandemic. The NOTL council plans to grant...

Finale nears for Harp’s Battle of the Bands

The end is near for Battle of the Bands at the Irish Harp Pub and the last battle before the finale featured rocking performances...

Pre-pandemic crowds return to NOTL Icewine Festival

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival's return to Old Town this year was an epic comeback, Chamber of Commerce chair Andrew Niven says. Planning for this year's...

BarrelHead’s peachy concoction wins icewine cocktail competition

Icewine isn’t exactly known as a cocktail mixer, but Saturday night’s Icewine Cocktail Competition could convert a nonbeliever. After the day’s icewine festivities, about 150...

Niagara Community Foundation invests $43,000 to improve NOTL health services

Niagara-on-the-Lake is in need of a health care makeover and the Niagara Community Foundation wants to help. The organization received $460,000 in assets from the...

20 NOTL wineries indulging in Chocolate & Cheese all month

Wine, chocolate and cheese … a tasty combination. NOTL’s Chocolate & Cheese touring pass program is back each weekend in February. “This is the second year...

Archeological assessment to begin at Black burial ground

After months of preparation and determination by a citizen-driven fundraising committee, the first stage of an archeological assessment will be done at the Niagara...

New St. Davids group is a ‘Safe Haven’ for teens

Organization aims to be a welcoming, positive place for area teens Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent A new youth group is about to launch in Niagara-on-the-Lake, at St....

Niagara-on-the-Lake ranks second in Canada as Tripadvisor destination

And the people have spoken.  Niagara-on-the-Lake has been honoured with Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers’ Choice "Best of the Best" Popular Destination in Canada award.  This award doesn’t...

The Monuments Men: Part 32: James Rennie was killed in Battle of Amiens

It’s been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake’s iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in Queenston. In...

What’s under the hood? A look at NOTL’s new ‘net zero’ property

Listed at $4.6 million, the house on 28 Cottage St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake is not exactly a candidate for the pageant of Canada’s most affordable...

Native centre’s former manager says he was silenced by board boss

Turbulence and unrest continues to plague the Niagara Regional Native Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake after multiple resignations turned its board of directors into a skeleton...

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