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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.

NOTL steps up for Newark Neighbours food drive

Shelves that were nearly bare are now brimming as Thanksgiving approaches   Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake really stepped up on Saturday for the Newark Neighbours Porch Pick-up...

Heritage Trail Fun Run & Dog Walk raises more than $7,000

Runners kicked the dust up on Saturday morning for the Heritage Trail Fun Run & Dog Walk. Starting from Veterans Memorial Park, it was the...

Two letters from the palace

While he was in university, NOTL resident Weston Miller received these two letters from the palace. “I think they demonstrate the kindness and dedication of...

Ben Froese named 2022 Grape King

Ben Froese of Willow Lake Ventures Inc. on Line 6 in Niagara-on-the-Lake is the 2022 Grape King. The Grape Growers of Ontario, marking their 75th...

Newark Neighbours still searching for new home

Newark Neighbours’ nearly year-long search for a new home has yet to turn up a suitable location. The thrift store and food bank on John...

Election 2022: Chamber will broadcast candidate debate on Facebook

Sept. 28 meeting for council and mayoral candidates is at Royal George Seating is limited for a Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce debate for town council...

Letter: Unsightly bike bollards wouldn’t be allowed in Old Town

Dear editor: We went from absurd to flat-out parking control terrorism in one week. If solving a non-existent problem by carpet bombing Four Mile Creek Road...

Woman born at old Cottage Hospital celebrates 100th birthday

Inez MacKenzie didn’t expect to be back in Niagara-on-the-Lake for her 100th birthday. But on Friday she found herself sitting in the kitchen at the...

‘My whole life, she’s just been there’: Legion ceremony honours Elizabeth II

In true English fashion, rain drenched Niagara-on-the-Lake not long before a memorial service for the Queen on Monday. As 11 a.m. neared, people gathered around...

NOTL sailors place third at Shark World Championships

Crews used loaner boats, battled fierce Austrian weather Two sailors from Niagara-on-the-Lake placed third at the Shark World Championships last weekend in Bregenz, Austria, despite...

Police seeking suspect in case of mysterious yellow liquid left at homes

Residents across Niagara are again finding water bottles on their properties filled with a mysterious, yellow substance.  The same concerns were reported in April, May,...

Mayor supporting council candidates is ‘partisan, divisive,’ opponent says

Goettler says he wants to 'build a team' and end infighting By publicly supporting and backing certain candidates for council, the incumbent lord mayor is...

Tempered optimism greets plans for cross-lake hovercraft service

A hovercraft is the latest in a long line of fixes for traversing the distance between Toronto and Niagara, but some Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are...

Spotted lanternfly could devastate vineyards across Niagara

Invasive insect already has been spotted just across the U.S. border   Already expecting one of the smallest grape crops in years, Niagara winemakers are worried...

New NOTL medical centre could be open by Christmas

Niagara-on-the-Lake council narrowly avoided a potential four-month delay in the completion of the new medical centre on Garrison Drive by giving the clinic's parking...

Shots fired on Commons during annual Scouts Brigade

Weekend gathering brings 550 scouts to Fort George   The Scouts Brigade was back in Niagara-on-the-Lake this past weekend for its 39th annual campaign at Fort...

NOTL Santa parade returns Dec. 10

Santa's back. The traditional Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade returns to Old Town this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The parade is set for...

Three artists chosen for latest hydro box beautification project

Three Niagara artists have been named winners in this year’s hydro box beautification competition.   This year’s theme was honouring Canada’s military history and the submissions...

Glendale closed all weekend to get new interchange ready

And on Monday night, entire QEW will be shut to remove old bridge   Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Drivers should avoid Glendale Avenue at the QEW this weekend...

Fighters, not quitters, at Terry Fox Run

NOTL participants raise $145,000 for cancer research   People at the Terry Fox Run were united by the man’s inspirational character when they came to Simcoe...

The cupboards are bare at NOTL food bank

Newark Neighbours desperately seeking donations for Thanksgiving hampers   Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the shelves at the Newark Neighbours Food Bank are empty. “Our...

Town wants to protect old Cobbler’s House from demolition

The list of heritage properties in Niagara-on-the-Lake may be getting a little longer after council voted to assess the old Cobbler’s House for historical...

Research program brings new tender fruit varieties to Niagara

22,000 Asian pear trees at Thwaites orchard in NOTL an example of project's success If there’s one thing Niagara is known for, it’s the amount...

Fun run and dog walk will support heritage trail

The Upper Canada Heritage Trail's special five-kilometre run and two-kilometre dog walk is just over a week away and organizers are anticipating a big turnout...

Weekend bottle drive helps boost air cadet program

It was the perfect day for a bottle drive.  On Saturday, a steady stream of drivers arrived at the parking lot of the Royal Canadian...

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