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.
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.
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.
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 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.”
Niagara-on-the-Lake added a new chapter to its arts scene Sunday as writers from across Canada competed in the first Karen Gansel Short Fiction Award, a national contest created to honour a longtime advocate for Canadian authors.
A three-studio pottery trail exceeded expectations in Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend, pushing rare off-season traffic through Queenston Pottery and giving local arts businesses a boost before the summer tourist season.
A Niagara non-profit and nature preserve walked away with $20,400 after 153 women gathered at Queen’s Landing for the latest 100+ Women Who Care Niagara-on-the-Lake meeting.
"There are important moments when a community must decide not only what to build, but how — and with whom. Niagara-on-the-Lake is in one of those moments," writes Susan St Amand.
The winery is one step closer to legally hosting outdoor events in Niagara-on-the-Lake — but for now, they remain off-limits as approvals are still required following a court ruling earlier this year.
Keep the cymbal splashy, take the bass line for a walk: that was the mood at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre last Saturday night, but behind the brass and cocktails, volunteers carried on a 30-year tradition of supporting the Shaw Festival.
Ford's government hasn't formally told the town it won't allow a reduction — but the Municipal Affairs Minister indicated to town officials that its request to cut down council will not proceed for the 2026 election.
A plan meant to shape Niagara-on-the-Lake for the next 25 years is about ready to be sent off to the province for final approval — after almost a decade of work and one last change.
Council OK'ed plans for a 227-room hotel and a restaurant next to two existing hotels in the Glendale area. The development includes 273 parking spaces — a number some councillors thought was too low.
A daycare for up to 96 children is moving ahead at Radiant Care Pleasant Manor after Niagara-on-the-Lake council approved a zoning change Tuesday, bringing the town's younger and older residents together under one roof.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of its signature events this summer, with its annual golf tournament set to return after a hiatus.
A first-of-its-kind sake tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake sold out within hours, but early crowding meant some guests had to head home with an empty cup, leading Sake Journey Niagara to plan for a larger venue.
The evening gave the animal rescue group a public stage in St. Davids for staff who warned that rising costs and crowded shelters are straining animal care across the region.
The talk, set for April 16 at 7:30 p.m., will explore the naval clashes that unfolded on Lake Ontario, including a fierce shipbuilding race between British and American fleets.
The crash involved two vehicles — one SUV and one cube van or panel truck. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
A proposal to turn Niagara-on-the-Lake’s former hospital site into a community hub is drawing questions about cost and what one prominent developer describes as a lack of detailled financial information.
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s push to cut two council seats ahead of the 2026 election has been rejected by the province, leaving councillors divided over whether the move was rushed or needed.
For Sophie Clattenburg, a Grade 8 student from Virgil with a passion for chemistry, microplastics are a topic of great interest to her: "They're ubiquitous."
Shelley Saywell, considered one of Canada’s foremost documentary filmmakers, is the author of a recently published best-selling memoir, "If Only Love: A Memoir of Second Chances."
It took just minutes for 8,000 chocolate eggs to vanish — scooped up by a sea of excited children who fanned out across the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre in a spring tradition nearly 50 years in the making.
"From Italy With Love," a new exhibition at Il Gelato di Carlotta, showcases the creations of artists who took part in artist and instructor Sandra Iafrate's painting workshops throughout Italy.
Running May 8 to 11, the festival will transform Old Town into a flower-filled showcase, with organizers promising expanded installations and new events for this year.
Niagara Parks Commission's CEO said while it’s encouraging there is agreement on the need to solve connectivity issues, concerns about aesthetics and location remain central.
