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Niagara-on-the-Lake reels after storm floods homes, farms

By Wednesday afternoon, most of the flooding had receded, but the cleanup, repairs and steps to mitigate such problems when the next storm strikes has only begun.

Animals rushed from flooded Niagara-on-the-Lake rescue farm

Fish washed onto the driveway and geese swam past them after floodwater swallowed an animal rescue farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The long journey home: Search for missing dog enters eighth week

Since May, the Ibbotson family and a team of volunteers have been searching for Luna the dog, who has been spotted by multiple people around town but hasn't successfully been caught and taken back home.

Volunteers step forward at 63rd St. Davids Lions Carnival

The St. Davids Lions Club has pulled off its family carnival for a 63rd straight year, and its club president says he could not be happier with the number of people who came out to the village fairgrounds.

Grade 6 student at St. Michael wins big in Legion contest

Last fall, Dean Pagnotta wrote about these men and women who fought for Canada, each carrying out "a brave and heartfelt job," he wrote in a 335-word essay.

All in the family: NOTL farmers try out for Family Feud Canada

Gaio family from Niagara-on-the-Lake need support via social media for chance at starring role   A Niagara-on-the-Lake family has passed the first few hurdles as they audition to be contestants...

Niagara Parks to begin phased-in approach to opening services this Friday

Niagara Parks will begin to "phase in" the opening of many public services beginning Friday. Following Monday’s provincial statement greenlighting the Niagara Region for Stage 2 of...

NOTL merchant group wants support for business

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s downtown business community wants town council to act quickly in getting financial relief and a recovery plan in place for renters and owners...

NOTL restaurants prepare to open patios Friday

Restaurants with outdoor patio space are permitted to operate starting Friday, June 19, in Niagara-on-the-Lake.  On Monday, the province added the Niagara region to plans in moving forward with the second phase of a...

NOTL flags are ready for pickup

You can expect to see the Niagara-on-the-Lake flag flying all around NOTL this weekend. Norm Arsenault's project to have residents show off their NOTL pride by...

NOTL expected to pass new cannabis bylaw

Town council is expected to finalize a cannabis bylaw next week. With the impending new bylaw, cannabis growers in Niagara-on-the-Lake will face new restrictions. The proposed bylaw would...

Opa! Greek sandwich shop opens on Queen Street

Niagara-on-the-Lake has a new place for a quick Greek meal — Gryos on the Lake. The new sandwich shop has taken over The Sandwich Shop. Owner...

Pig roast pops up in support of NOTL Museum

PigOut Roasters will host a pop-up pig roast in support of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum on June 24. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced postponement of Niagara Polo, one...

Letter: Bylaw officers could soften up their ‘look’

Dear editor: As a global, philosophical, necessary conversation rages on regarding the future role and look of policing, please permit me to make a very...

Golf: Henry, Mezaros lead men’s league action

Mike Henry and Jim Mezaros led the way in NOTL Golf Club men's league action last week, scoring 22 points apiece. Kurt Hamm, Oleh Hrycko, RIck Schulz...

NOTL to advance to Stage 2 of recovery plan Friday

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will advance into Stage 2 of provincial recovery this Friday. However the town will remain under a state of emergency because...

Restaurants can now apply for expanded patio space

Food and drink establishments in Niagara-on-the-Lake can now start applying to expand patios on private and municipal space, the town announced Tuesday. The expansions will...

True Grist: Entrepreneurial family builds a new business on an old foundation

If Robert Begin had a personal mantra it would be: “Once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur.” Part of Rob Begin’s story is that he and...

New hydro transformer secures NOTL’s power capacity

A $3.5-million NOTL Hydro project to substantially increase the utility’s electrical capacity is almost complete. A powerful 83 MVa (megavolt amperes) transformer, designed and built in Canada, is...

NOTL real estate sales jump and strong recovery predicted

After only eight residential homes were sold in April, the Niagara-on-the-Lake real estate market bounced back in a big way in May, with 25...

Editorial: We need to educate and connect, not divide

The anti-racism rally in Niagara-on-the-Lake last week brought out about 400 people to stand in solidarity with black members of our community and around the world. It...

Environment needs to stay at forefront, even amid pandemic: Arsenault

Despite the pandemic, Niagara-on-the-Lake Coun. Norm Arsenault wants the environment to stay at the top of people’s minds. He said right now the environment has been...

COVID-19: NOTL stuck in Phase 1 of reopening, for now

While much of the province is opening up to Phase 2 in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery, the Niagara region remains in Phase 1. That means...

Letter: Town of NOTL condemns racism

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake released a statement condemning racism on Monday. The lord mayor, seven councillors and five senior staff members all signed the letter. The only...

Hundreds march against racism at NOTL rally

Would a white person be willing to trade places with someone who is black?

Bringing a smile to local seniors

A group of NOTLers have banded together to bring a bit of happiness to seniors in town. Restaurateurs Ryan Crawford of Backhouse, Paul Harber of...

Town holds photo contest for amateur shooters

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is inviting hobby photographers to contribute submissions for a photo contest.  Pictures will be accepted until July 31 when town staff will...

COVID-19: Friends of Fort George to sell Canada Day kits in lieu of festivities this year

Canada Day celebrations will look very different this year, but the Friends of Fort George have stepped up to prepare at-home Canada Day kits for...

From New York to NOTL: Blue Lady serves up Canadian-style poutine and beef dogs

A Niagara entrepreneur with a new business venture known as The Blue Lady food truck is proof that you can take a girl out...

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