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Driver charged after airborne crash into Niagara-on-the-Lake building causes $120K damage

A 27-year-old man is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges after police say his vehicle went airborne and slammed into a building early Wednesday morning, causing an estimated $120,000 in damage.

Road Rally raises $75k for Red Roof, new facility opening in 2027

The annual scavenger hunt event raised $75,000 for the respite care organization, allowing it to comfortably finish the project of rebuild its main facility, set to reopen the start of next year.

NOTL Votes 2026: Busy first advance poll reveals split views on what Niagara-on-the-Lake needs

Some voters came to town hall Wednesday morning convinced Niagara-on-the-Lake needs to change course. Others came because voting early was simply easier. And some came away thinking there is not much to fix at all.

Price is right: The couple behind a $10M Shaw donation who decided to keep Royal George’s name

Timothy and Frances Price have been attending plays at the Shaw Festival since the '80s, the same decade the theatre company expanded to putting on productions at the Royal George on Queen Street. "We enjoyed the town, we enjoyed the plays and the community," said Tim.

Youth take centre stage at Niagara Regional Native Centre’s powwow

Youth took the lead at the Niagara Regional Native Centre’s annual powwow Saturday, connecting culture and celebration. “The powwow is a deep place in connection,” said Lou Davis, one of the event's youth co-ordinators. “I’ve been coming here since I was a fresh newborn and came into this world.”

Developer withdraws court appeal of tribunal’s decision on Rand Estate

A prominent developer was expected to take the matter of its rejected plan for a development on a historic property in Niagara-on-the-Lake to the highest court in Ontario last month — however, the advocacy group involved in the case says the developer has withdrawn its appeal.

RiverBrink makes accessibility upgrades, thanks to $92K from province

The art museum's installed a new accessible ramp on one side of the building, updated its exterior stairs on another side and added handrails to the stairs, allowing users with mobility challenges to safely enter the building.

NOTL handbell choir rings in 50 years of music magic with anniversary concert

The Niagara Bethany Handbell Choir, one of Niagara-on-the-Lake's longest-running music ensembles, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special concert on Sunday, May 3.

No patio season on Queen Street this year in NOTL

The lord mayor's last-gasp attempt to bring outdoor patios back to the downtown core this season failed on Tuesday night. It would've allowed some temporary patios to reopen on Queen Street.

The Lake Report and its website named best in Ontario

The Lake Report’s strong performance in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s awards continued last Friday as Niagara-on-the-Lake’s hometown news source again took home more top honours than any other publication in the province.

Wild West of Wine: Court backs NOTL discretion on Konzelmann, council clears path for outdoor events

The court found no evidence the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake acted unfairly or in bad faith and treated its decision not to enforce the bylaw around outdoor events as a discretionary choice.

‘They just wanted to get it done’: New freedom of information rules keep Ontario in the dark, warns MPP

The move is being condemned by Ontario's opposition parties and other critics as a violation by the Ford government of the transparency and accountability public officials are expected to uphold.

Grape King Augusta Van Muyen raises a glass to Niagara wines

Augusta Van Muyen, vineyard manager at Tawse Winery in Vineland since 2021, knows her terroir. She's been named this year's Grape King: “I’m super honoured to represent the wine industry,” she says.

NOTL makes $125K bet on airport bus service connecting Niagara to Pearson

With a new bus service linking Niagara District Airport to Toronto's Pearson International Airport coming this June, Niagara-on-the-Lake has agreed to back it with up to $125,000 if the service falls short.

New development at former American Hotel inches toward construction

A condo development set to replace the historic waterfront property known as the old American Hotel is moving closer to construction.

NOTL Museum’s neighbourhood walking tours return on May 1

With the help of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, you can witness this town's history come alive, through every house, street corner and sign post in some of its oldest and most distinctive settlements.

NOTL BBQ fundraiser to kick off Rankin Run

The Rankin Run is an annual, Niagara-based fundraiser and one- and five-kilometre walk or run dedicated to raising funds for local cancer care.

NOTL Sports Wall of Fame nominations open for 2026

Residents have until May 25 to submit nominations for individuals who have made significant contributions to sport in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Zebras and a moose in NOTL? Lineup for wildlife-themed In Bloom festival revealed

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s In Bloom Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup of large-scale floral installations — along with the designers behind each display — as the event prepares for an expanded second year this spring.

Nominations for Business Achievement Awards close April 30

Know an entrepreneur or community player in Niagara-on-the-Lake you think deserves recognition for their hard work, innovation and leadership? Nominations close this Friday.

NOTL horticultural society’s annual plant sale returns May 9

Gardening enthusiasts of Niagara-on-the-Lake, be advised: the biggest event of spring is just around the corner. Expect a variety of plants for sale from local growers.

NOTL declines Pride Niagara pitch and plans own flag ceremony

Niagara-on-the-Lake will hold its own Pride flag raising this year after a public split with Pride Niagara over what meaningful support for the LGBTQ+ community should look like.

Red Roof Retreat hits new fundraising record at latest pasta dinner

Red Roof Retreat is now $300,000 shy of hitting its multi-million-dollar goal to build a new facility, after selling out its annual pasta dinner, held Sunday evening.

Former region CAO says Niagara could save $30 million with reform

After his name surfaced in a heated February council debate, a Niagara-on-the-Lake resident and former top municipal staffer appeared at town hall Tuesday with a bold pitch.

‘My property becomes a lake’: NOTL weighs fixes for St. Davids flooding

Residents frustrated by years of flooding in St. Davids pressed staff and consultants at a public info session. One said he's spent $20,000 trying to manage flooding.

NOTL rejects proposal on specialty crop land, asks: “Why here?”

Niagara-on-the-Lake had a blunt message Tuesday about a proposed farm market and storage hub on protected specialty crop land in St. Davids: It doesn't belong there.

NOTL to repay pickleball club after courts close, future still uncertain

Niagara-on-the-Lake will repay its pickleball club almost $14,000 after shutting down the Virgil Sports Park courts for the 2026 outdoor season.

Sisters show off their renovation skills in reality TV competition

Sisters Marcy and Melissa Mussari put their building and designing prowess to the test as contestants on the new season of Home Network's "Renovation Resort."

Have your say on the future of vacation rentals in NOTL

The town says the review will examine what is working well under the current system while also exploring possible changes to licensing.

Niagara Pumphouse receives $125K donation from Hummel family

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre has received a $125,000 donation from the Hummel family, to be paid over five years for the centre's art programs.

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