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PHOTOS: Severe flooding throughout NOTL after overnight storm

Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake are dealing with the aftermath of a torrential downpour Monday night: several homes, roads and fields in the town are flooding, with the worst of it happening in rural residential areas and farmlands.

Shaw lands $750K grant, takes shows to Toronto

The Shaw Festival has secured $750,000 for its new Royal George Theatre as it...

Joyous NOTL picnic returns Saturday

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to bring a dish and pull up a seat as...

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.

Library looking for tech-savvy volunteers to help with Repair Cafe

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is planning to bring back its popular Repair Cafe this summer and is looking for handy volunteers who can help. The program offers...

Walk tall and carry a big stick: Garrisonresident fears more coyote confrontations

A man walks with a club slung over one shoulder, a whistle around his neck, a dog tugging at its leash in his other hand. Cautious, his...

Town plans information session on coyotes

Eliminating food sources in neighbourhoods is key to discouraging the foraging animals, chief administrator says   The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will hold an information session on...

Patrick Brown brings his Conservativeleadership bid to NOTL

Now mayor of Brampton, he says he can win the suburbs for Tories Federal Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown stopped in Niagara-on-the-Lake last weekend to stake his...

Photography buff focuses on collecting and restoring old film cameras

Old-school photography is not as practical as modern digital, but he enjoys the hands-on aspect   There is a certain charm in film photography for Niagara-on-the-Lake...

NOTL Museum welcomes back researchers

On a hunt for some history? Good news — the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum's research room is open again every Tuesday by appointment. As of April 12, "all sleuths, detectives,...

Arts & Entertainment: Legion open mic returns after ‘recess’

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion is about to get rocking again, as it brings back its open mic jam session after a 24-month COVID "recess." Randy Busbridge, organizer and...

Earth Day barbecue supports next phase of heritage trail improvements

Niagara-on-the-Lake's heritage trail committee is preparing to work on Phase 2 of trail improvements and will host an information session and free barbecue lunch on Earth Day, April 22,...

Garrison Village residents living in fear of coyotes

Roaming coyotes have harassed and sparked fear among people living around Garrison Village after several harrowing close encounters over the past few weeks. Stories have ranged...

Hundreds turn out to support Hawley family’s sale of treasures

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After two-year hiatus, NOTL figure skaters get chance to show off their skills

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New Pumphouse exhibit showcases NOTL Arts Collective members

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NOTL Adapts: Town unveils climate change plan

Flooding, torrential rain, windstorms and suffocating heat — these are just a few of the climate change-driven threats Niagara-on-the-Lake is preparing to deal with...

DangerousYork and Con. 6 intersection getting four-way stop

The intersection of York and Concession 6 roads, notorious for several serious collisions, is about to become a four-way stop. On Thursday, April 7, the Region of...

New Stone Eagle Winery will exceed height of nearby buildings, council told

The proposed structure for the new Stone Eagle Winery will cost around $40 million and be one of the tallest wineries around, thanks to...

Killing coyotes is not the answer, expert says

Removing coyotes is ineffective unless residents also change their behaviour, a coyote expert says. Coyote Watch Canada's executive director Lesley Sampson stressed that she understands the...

Town doing all it can to address coyotes, CAO says

Brazen, foraging coyotes are again a regular sight on the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake, especially in Garrison Village, and some people have taken to social media to...

Nursery school wants help naming furry friend

The Niagara Nursery School has a new furry "friend" and is asking for help in coming up with a name for it. If you are visiting the Bunny...

Easter sunrise service returns to tiny Wayside Chapel

After a two-year break due to the pandemic, Niagara-on-the-Lake's tiniest house of worship will again hold an Easter Sunday sunrise service. "Everyone is welcome" to come...

For the Simpsons,health care is a familylegacy

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Niagara Lions hold food drive for Newark Neighbours

The Niagara Lions Club is hosting its annual food drive for the Newark Neighbours food bank on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Goods and donations...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Niagara Wharf 1908

Here is a 1908 photo of the Niagara Wharf. You can see Fort Niagara in the distance as merchants and farmers pack onto the docks...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Niagara Wharf 1908

Here is a 1908 photo of the Niagara Wharf. You can see Fort Niagara in the distance as merchants and farmers pack onto the docks...

NOTL ambassadors turn loving ‘their’ town into an art form

The Niagara-on-the-Lake ambassador program has turned loving this town into an art and is looking for more self-proclaimed NOTL know-it-alls to join the ranks. The...

NOTL hero Maya Webster needs help in quest to cure diabetes

Coming off a whirlwind of media and cheers for her efforts in getting many people with Type 1 diabetes covered for continuous glucose monitoring systems,...

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