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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.

The man in red returns to Old Town for parade

After two years without its beloved Christmas Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake warmly welcomed Santa back again Saturday with one of the largest crowds in memory. The sunny...

Council Roundup: Homebuilder president complains about NOTL fee increases

On a cold Tuesday night, the first gathering of Niagara-on-the-Lake's new council got a little hot Dec. 13 when the head of the Niagara...

A mother’s lament: ‘Grief is only a word until you live it’

Colleen Franz, the mother of Matthew Wilson, wrote a deeply emotional victim impact statement, more than 50 pages long. Because Robert Enns was not in court to hear...

Family still seeking answers in death of Matthew Wilson

Justice system 'too lax, too lenient,' victim's mother says   Matthew Wilson was a walker. And on the night he was killed, the 40-year-old was walking along...

Palliative care agency celebrates with visit from Santa

The dedicated team at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service is hard at work all year round, so last Sunday the group decided to...

Ch-ch-chill out – the NOTL Penguin Dip is back on Boxing Day

This Boxing Day brave souls can join Chris Bjorgan for the Penguin Dip at Queen's Royal Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The annual plunge into icy Lake...

Crafts, chili and more crafts at Legion’s Christmas show

There’s no time like a crafty time.  That’s true for Sandar Vyse, owner of StitchM's Cards and Keepsakes, a business she started in 2017. Over the...

NOTLers open their homes for annual Holiday House Tour

Have you ever driven past a beautiful home and just wished you could see how it looked inside?  Last weekend, on Dec. 2 and 3,...

Museum patrons grab a selfie with Santa

Every year the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum decks its halls with festive decorations from wreaths to bows, but this year special guests brought even more holiday...

Artisan works prove popular at Pumphouse market

Holiday markets are everywhere in Niagara-on-the-Lake at this time of year and the Pumphouse is providing a unique experience for Christmas shoppers this season. Lining...

Jeepers load up a ton of donations for Newark Neighbours

With the help of a large group of car lovers and a festive “Christmas Jeep,” the Niagara Area Jeep Club was able to accept...

Santa brings the gift of pizza to Ruffino’s

Santa was busy last weekend spreading holiday cheer – and pizza sauce.  Sundays until Dec. 18 between the hours of 11 and 4, children can...

Peeling potatoes at Niagara Camp, Second World War

This photograph features David Seitz and Bill O’Brien peeling potatoes for the troops at Niagara Camp here in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Here I thought peeling potatoes for...

History, wine and food served during evening at vineyard

Guests took a step back in time at Ravine Vineyards for a night of History in the Vineyard.  The last time it was held in...

Newark Neighbours prepares to fill dozens of hampers for Christmas

Christmas is around the corner and Newark Neighbours is getting its Christmas hampers ready.  Much like Thanksgiving, Newark Neighbours will be providing between 55 and...

Artist donating portion of December sales to Red Roof Retreat

A Niagara-on-the-Lake artist is giving back the best way she can this year for Christmas.   Sandra Iafrate, who paints out of Gate Street Studio, in...

Back in class: Council in training sessions as new term is set to start

Town council is laying some groundwork before it gets back to business next week with its first meeting of the new committee of the...

Christmas Parade returns to NOTL after two years of drive-bys

Let’s hear those sleigh bells jingling, NOTL!  The annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade starts this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the corner of King and Centre...

Christmas trees bring light to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Outdoor Christmas trees in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake are lit, illuminating NOTL with the glow of a friendly holiday decorating contest. Queen Street is awash in a...

Mexican workers accuse Canadian farmers of mistreatment

'We endure shouting, racist comments, insults,' open letter alleges Seasonal farm workers are speaking out over what they describe as inhumane treatment from their Canadian employers.  Mexican...

NOTL sisters relive childhood memories with McArthur Estate tour

Magical. It’s a word that can conjure up an image of something memorable, meaningful, special. For two sisters who grew up in Niagara-on-the-Lake more than half...

NOTL farmer fined $500 in crash that killed pedestrian

Matthew Wilson died in April 2021 incident on Lakeshore Road   A Niagara-on-the-Lake man has been convicted of failing to report an accident that killed a...

‘Selfless’ St. Davids girl brings toys and joy to children in hospital at Christmas

Nine-year-old Inalis Medina is bringing joy to lots of children this Christmas.  “She's a very selfless child,” says her mother Annalisa Medina.  This year Inalis and...

Stockings for seniors are filling up

Donors and volunteers across Niagara-on-the-Lake are filling up 222 Christmas stockings worth of goodies to be distributed to people living in the town’s three...

New owners have ‘no intention’ of tearing down Cobbler’s House

For two Niagara-on-the-Lake newcomers, living in a historic house is a dream come true. Keri Rickwood and husband Aris Zakinthinos are the new owners of...

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