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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.

Culvert replacement will mean detours in Old Town

Driving around Old Town might require some detours until the end of April.  From Jan. 16 to April 28 the town has hired Anthony’s Excavating...

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 28th annual Icewine Festival is fast approaching

It’s almost time to start sipping icewine at Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 28th annual Icewine Festival. “It’s such a signature event to Niagara-on-the-Lake and I think it's also...

NOTL Legion levee celebrates new members, volunteers and new year

The Royal Canadian Legion feted a dozen new members during Sunday’s New Year’s levee and, in the spirit of the celebration, Niagara-on-the-Lake community leaders...

NOTL rocks: Kids geology club makes education fun

From crystals to geodes, kids love rocks and thanks to the Niagara Peninsula Geological Society they can learn about them right at the NOTL...

Vacant almost 20 years, Byron Street property to be demolished

The road to ruin has been a long one for a property on Byron Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The owners of 177 Byron St. have received...

Exploring Photos: ‘The Wilderness’ by Nicholas Hornyansky

This remarkable Old Town property – over four contiguous, heavily forested acres through which meanders One Mile Creek – has passed intact through many...

NOTL Hydro workers join Fort Erie cleanup after blizzard

A team of line workers from Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro spent the holidays helping other communities clean up after a massive blizzard swept through Niagara just...

Council to appoint committee to oversee spending NOTL’s 2% room tax

After Niagara-on-the-Lake last year introduced a two per cent accommodation tax on hotel rooms, the new council must contend with how to use the...

Year in Review 2022: Finally, a welcome return to ‘normal’ – BONUS: A gallery of some of our favourite photos from 2022

In a replay of a year earlier, life in 2022 began with more fears about COVID but great hopes for a return to normalcy....

NOTL pharmacists gear up to prescribe medication for common ailments

New system will require patience – and probably an appointment Pink eye? Cold sores? Hay fever? Now you can skip the clinic and head directly...

Former Shaw head Jackie Maxwell named to Order of Canada

Jackie Maxwell can keep a secret. About a month ago, the powers that be reached out to advise the former artistic director of the Shaw...

NOTL raises a glass to ring in 2023 – BONUS: See our New Year’s Eve photo gallery

Whether you rang in the new year at home, at a pub, or in the middle of Queen Street, NOTLers made sure that 2023...

Drop off your bottles and support NOTL’s air cadets this Saturday

You can bring your empty bottles to three different drop-off spots this Saturday to help out the 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadets.  “The cadets...

Sweets & Swirls concession stand at Virgil arena is officially open

Skates? Check. Coffee? Check. Snacks? Also check.  For the next four months, anyone heading to the Meridian Credit Union and Centennial Arena can indulge in...

Exploring Photos: ‘The Wilderness’ by Nicholas Hornyansky

This remarkable Old Town property – over four contiguous, heavily forested acres through which meanders One Mile Creek – has passed intact through many...

Skate on: NOTL arenas open for public skating till Saturday

It’s time to sharpen your skates and hit the ice.  Though the temperature outside is rising, you can enjoy one of the most popular winter...

PHOTO GALLERY: Courageous NOTL penguins say Boxing Day dip is c-c-cold, but ‘lots of fun’

It was a dip even the penguins would be proud of.  After a last-minute location change back to Balls Beach from Queen's Royal Beach, about...

UPDATE: Region cancels state of emergency in southern Niagara

UPDATE: The Region of Niagara has now cancelled the state of emergency it declared last week in Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet.   ORIGINAL STORY:...

EXCLUSIVE: PHOTO GALLERY: A magical wonderland inspired by joy and peace of the season

Couple's colourful display on the Niagara Parkway is a stunning light show   If you’ve driven the Niagara Parkway in the winter, you know it’s extremely...

Town’s new snowplow tracking service put to test with giant pre-Christmas storm

The weather outside is indeed frightful and it's a good time to stay inside. And wait for the streets to be plowed. If you're wondering how...

All three NOTL care homes hit by Christmas COVID outbreaks

NOTL Long Term Care has five active cases, while Upper Canada Lodge reports four   All three of Niagara-on-the-Lake's long-term care homes are weathering COVID outbreaks...

Queen Street Christmas

This Christmas card of Queen Street shows former businesses Monika’s Coffees and the Greenbacks store. The former Customs House, c. 1825, is on the right....

NOTLers together again at parade afterparty

Every year following the Christmas Parade, the Niagara-on-the-Lake District 1 Firefighters Association hosts a family party and barbecue – and this year was no different. After...

Parkas ‘n’ Pints highlights skills of Niagara College brew students

Bottoms up NOTL! Those in the mood to sample 15 different unique beers made their way last Saturday to Niagara College's Project Brew's Parkas 'n’...

Farmworker Hub needs donations of essential winter clothing

Do you have some extra winter clothing you're not sure what to do with? Consider donating it to the NOTL Farmworker Hub. Seasonal agricultural workers...

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