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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.

UPDATE: Driver charged with impaired in NOTL crash that killed woman

A 38-year-old St. Catharines man has been released on bail after being charged with impaired driving in connection with a single-vehicle crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake...

‘A safe place to come and write,’ NOTL Writers’ Circle recruiting new members

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Market at the Village welcomed the NOTL Writers' Circle for the first time on Saturday. The Writers' Circle launched in March 2013 when Hermine...

Stay out of the water: E. coli levels close Queen’s Royal Beach for swimming

If you’re looking to go swimming this weekend at Queen's Royal Beach, you might want to reconsider.  As of Thursday, July 14, the Region of...

The Monuments Men: Part 7: For Edwin Shepherd, the path of glory led to the grave

NOTL soldier opted to lower his rank from major so he could be closer to the action   This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock...

Online registration now open for heritage trail fun run

Online registration is now open for the Niagara-on-the-Lake heritage trail committee's 5K Fun Run/Walk and 2K Dog Walk. The fundraiser is Sept. 24 but is...

Rock on: NOTL Rotary Rocks project inspires other communities to follow suit

Ten members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club were rockin' it last Thursday morning, shovelling and spreading 12 tonnes of sand around the Rotary Rocks...

NDP’s Gates takes on job as party’s critic for long-term care

New Democrat MPP Wayne Gates has been named the party’s leading voice on long-term care, home care and retirement homes. “It’s no surprise this is...

Style Canada opens pop-up shop in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Style Canada, an online female-led media company centred around fashion, beauty and lifestyle, has opened a summer retail pop-up called The Edit in Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Located at...

The low din of cannon fire and muskets: war re-enactment takes over Fort George

If you were biking through Fort George last weekend, you may have found yourself questioning what century you were in. And a fair question it...

Museum lecture explores Indigenous connection to Niagara River

Indigenous Peoples' relationship with the Niagara River – its significance, influence and history – will be the focus of an in-person lecture at the...

Aura On The Lake brings Indian cuisine to NOTL

Authentic Indian cuisine has made its way to Niagara-on-the-Lake, bringing fresh spices and a new dining experience with the opening of Aura On The...

Town was unaware Lawson Signcrafters could fill ShopNOTL order

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake did not know that NOTL's only sign-making business was capable of filling its order for ShopNOTL banners, a spokesperson says. As...

NOTL volunteers make quick work of dangerous garage fire

Weekend crew was dousing rural blaze within 12 minutes, deputy chief says A weekend garage fire on Concession 2 Road was the perfect venue for...

‘Two different worlds,’ advocate fights to help Indigenous people caught up in legal system

Jessica Riel-Johns spends every day fighting to reduce the number of Indigenous people in the Canadian justice system. “I actually really enjoy my job. I...

Willowbank sells former Laura Secord Memorial School for $2.2M

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story featured a photo of the Willowbank mansion, not the former Laura Secord school.   The former Laura Secord Memorial...

‘He’s such a perfect role model’: Town unveils bench to honour Terry Fox Day

On a July day 42 years ago, Gloria Ghetti brought the inspirational Terry Fox to the quiet town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to be honoured at...

Clerk leaving NOTL after six months on the job

Ralph Walton, clerk for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, has resigned after six months on the job. Lord Mayor Betty Disero confirmed Walton's last day would...

Ortona: Remembering Canadian sacrifices during the liberation of Italy

First in a series In a small seaside town in Italy in 1943, Canadian soldiers gave their lives fighting to free the country from the...

Driver sustains minor injuries after single vehicle crash

A vehicle rolled over on its side after hitting the ditch and concrete entrance at Pillitteri Estates Winery on Niagara Stone Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake...

One dead, one injured after single vehicle crash in NOTL

A single-vehicle crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday left one woman dead and a man injured. The accident occurred on York Road between Concession 1 Road...

TD Jazz Fest brings summer series to NOTL

The TD Niagara Jazz Festival is ramping up for its ninth annual summer festival, which will bring shows to Niagara-on-the-Lake July 20 to 22. "It's...

‘This is why I moved here,’ Cherry Festival makes for a sweet Saturday

Who doesn't love a cherry pie? The St. Mark's Anglican Church Cherry Festival took place on July 9 and proved a sweet success. Cherry pies...

NOTL declares July 12 Terry Fox Day

Forty-two years ago, Terry Fox ran through Niagara-on-the-Lake and was honoured at a reception of the Prince of Wales Hotel. Now, in honour of his...

‘We have to do better’: Ravine raises donations for residential school survivors

Canada Day has become a complicated time of celebration and moral reckoning. With the continuing discovery of children’s bodies buried on residential school properties across...

NOTL hydro box beautification contest open to Niagara artists

Artists living and working in the Niagara Region have the opportunity to enter this year's Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Box Beautification Competition. This is the fourth year...

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