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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.”

Inspired by her daughter’s health journey, NOTLer becomes competitive speaker

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Chrislyn D’Sylva Pires has had an eventful journey as the parent of a daughter with a neuromuscular disability and now hopes to share her story after her daughter found the courage to tell hers.

Diggin’ through the crates: U.S. tariffs push Niagara vinyl lovers to NOTL pop-up record show

For Simon Vaughn, a vendor and DJ who lives three blocks from the Legion, the event reflected a hard shift in how he makes sales, directly affected by the ongoing U.S.–Canada trade war.

‘One of the most Canadian things there is’: Niagara College students brave the cold for icewine harvesting

The sun is rising over Niagara College's teaching winery, where dozens of students are huddled among the vineyards, readying for their first harvest of the year: icewine grapes.

Royal George Theatre tear-down gets thumbs up from NOTL heritage committee

Niagara-on-the-Lake's municipal heritage committee approved the demolition of the Royal George Theatre, with the tear-down of the 110-year-old theatre expected to start late next month.

New $500 noise fine approved after enforcement concerns raised

The rule prohibits anyone from making or allowing sound or vibration at any time that is likely to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the community.

Old Town heritage expansion draws concerns over overreach, costs and renovations

Hundreds of Old Town properties could soon face new heritage rules — and residents are raising concerns about renovation costs, overreach and whether too many homes are being swept in.

Urban speed limit coming down to 40 km/h in NOTL

Mind your meter this winter, NOTL: the speed limit is coming down by 10 kilometres an hour in the town's urban areas, starting with St. Davids and Queenston this month.

Town of NOTL turns to longtime planner to take over planning director role

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has tapped a familiar face to lead one of its most consequential departments.

Town lays out updated policy for bylaw enforcement

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has laid out how bylaw complaints and inquiries will be reviewed, investigated and enforced under an updated enforcement policy.

NOTL brings key local priorities to provincial talks, including proposed Glendale Eco-Park

Niagara-on-the-Lake is bringing its top priorities directly to the province this week as council and senior staff meet with provincial ministries at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference.

Niagara conservation authority strikes deal with feds over Niagara Shores Park

People visiting Niagara Shores Park can expect some changes to it over the next five years, including a restored habitat, more trees, and what should be a better experience for visitors.

PHOTO GALLERY: Niagara-on-the-Lake’s big snow day

Southern Ontario was treated to a generous dumping of snow on Thursday, including Niagara-on-the-Lake — today, many are spending the day digging their way out of the major storm and preparing for a weekend of more snow.

Rules for special events in NOTL are ‘overly broad’ with ‘no teeth’ in enforcement, consultants tell council

This new special events policy would reshape how events are approved, monitored and penalized in the town, with a focus on events that draw a large crowd and impact the community in other ways.

$568K culvert replacement at Line 2 Road will continue until this spring

The Townline Road culvert replacement, costing the municipality more than half a million dollars, will keep a section of Line 2 Road closed for roughly four months of construction, which began last Monday.

Year in Review, part 2: Politics and growth dominate, but plenty to celebrate, too

In the second half of 2025, development pressures, the Royal George Theatre rebuild and the Parliament Oak hotel project dominated the headlines in Niagara-on-the-Lake. But there also was plenty to celebrate.

Community Heroes: Making a difference

This year, The Lake Report has chosen to single out some of the individuals who have made it their “job” to selflessly give back to the community.

Insurance challenges take centre stage in heritage designation debate

The big takeaway in the town's latest report is that heritage designation itself does not affect insurance coverage; however, factors related to it could impact whether a property gets coverage.

How NOTL’s Donald Triggs, latest Order of Canada recipient, brought his vision for Canadian wine to life

On March 19, Donald Triggs, 82, will be appointed an officer of the Order of Canada in an Ottawa ceremony. “Let’s face it: receiving the Order of Canada is a highlight of my life,” says Triggs proudly.

New public works director says balance, communication key in first weeks on job

One of Jordan Frost's goals is to preserve natural heritage while maintaining existing infrastructure and avoid decisions in one department creating problems elsewhere.

Council moves ahead on former hospital site amid pushback over pace

Niagara-on-the-Lake council is moving ahead with the recommended next steps for the former hospital on Wellington Street, but not without some debate over how quickly to move.

Laughs on tap as Icebreakers Comedy Festival returns to NOTL

A bevy of giggles, goofs and good times will be had by comedy fans at the end of this month, when the 12th annual Icebreakers Comedy Festival returns to Niagara-on-the-Lake from Jan. 29 to 31.

$568K culvert replacement at Line 2 Road will continue until this spring

A portion of Line 2 Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be closed until this spring for construction work to replace a culvert at Townline Road. Crews will provide a detour route around the site for traffic.

Embrace the winter chill at the Icewine Festival, back in NOTL this month

The NOTL Icewine Village runs Jan. 17 to 18 and Jan. 24 to 25 on Queen Street. Admission is free, with opportunities to taste wine and enjoy culinary pairings with a variety of icewines.

‘We see it as an incubator’: Foundation with NOTL roots eyes community-first future for former hospital

Jim Burton says the former hospital at on Wellington Street was built by the community, for the community — and he wants it to remain a place for the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

NOTL’s ‘Newsmakers of the Year’: Developers, council face strong new challenger in residents association

"Will builders and developers have free rein to 'build, baby, build' here in NOTL and everywhere else in the province? The future of places like Niagara-on-the-Lake hang in the balance."

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