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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.

Thieves smash glass door in Pet Valu break-in

The front door of the Virgil Pet Valu store was smahed during a break and enter early Tuesday morning. Owner Carole Thibault said she was alerted by...

June book club explores untold stories of women in the War of 1812

The Friends of Fort George will host a second online book club in June, this time exploring the untold stories of women in the...

Shaw Festival cancels performances up till Aug. 1

The Shaw Festival has cancelled all performances until at least Aug. 1, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival announced Friday it is abiding by...

Town now ‘cautiously’ advises residents to ‘Stay safe’ not ‘Stay home’

NOTL has entered 'recovery' phase and is empowering people 'to protect themselves while they are out,' mayor says   As NOTL begins to rise out of the depths...

Letter: Apology for washroom statement that changed

Dear editor:  I wanted to apologize for any inconvenience to you and the paper I may have caused.  When we spoke last Tuesday night, we talked...

Simpson’s Pharmacy promotion will help United Way and Red Roof Retreat

Sean Simpson of Simpson’s Pharmasave is at it again, thinking of new, creative ways to support the Niagara community. The store is offering a 10 per...

22,500: Number of weekend vehicles entering town doubles since start of May

The number of cars coming into NOTL last weekend has more than doubled since the beginning of May, according to numbers recorded by the Town...

Province is opening too fast: Disero

Lord Mayor Betty Disero says she thinks the province is returning to normal too quickly. “I am concerned they’re opening too fast,” she said. “For them to...

Garage sales ‘not recommended,’ says mayor

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is asking people not to hold garage sales during the state of emergency due to COVID-19. As of press time Wednesday,...

Innovation in Wine Country: Part 6: Henry of Pelham Winery running ‘flat out’with new production facilities

Editor's note: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we launched our series on Innovation in Wine Country to focus on innovation and expansion in the industry....

Willow’s power knocked out by garbage truck

Electrical power to Willow Cakes & Pastries was cut off around 9:30 Monday morning after a passing garbage truck yanked the service line out of the building.  “All of...

COVID-19: NOTL considers allowing restaurants to open patios

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking at ways restaurants and businesses might be able to expand onto municipal property to allow them to reopen and to...

First phase of heritage trail improvement set to begin

Work is expected to begin in early June on the first phase of preserving and rehabilitating the Upper Canada Heritage Trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The section...

COVID-19: The social medium is the message

Town of NOTL team takes creative approach to communicating with residents during pandemic

COVID-19: Hydro execs pitch plan for widespread COVID testing, lab in NOTL

The prime minister wants more people tested for COVID-19. The premier says anyone who fears they might have been exposed to the virus should...

NOTL has had 21 cases of COVID-19 so far, region says. All but 3 patients have recovered

After repeated requests from residents and political representatives, Niagara Region public health has released the total case numbers of COVID-19 by municipality. Niagara-on-the-Lake has had a total...

COVID-19: Town revives hanging basket program

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has decided to revive its hanging basket program for 2020. The decision was made “to further stimulate Niagara-on-the-Lake’s economy as it gradually...

Farmers’ market opening weekend a success

Niagara-on-the-Lake Farmers’ Market staff, vendors and customers experienced the first “physically distancing” market day on Saturday, May 23.   Adapting the market included limiting the number of customers and...

A stroll through Old Town: Chatting with businesses on Queen Street

Businesses in Niagara-on-the-Lake are opening up again after the provincial lockdown forced them to shut down. Along Queen Street, shops are setting up social distancing...

Town reverses course on portable toilets, opens Simcoe Park washrooms instead

The town's plans to install portable toilets to keep up with the number of visitors to Old Town, rather than open the Simcoe Park...

COVID-19: Library offers curbside and online options

NOTL residents can now look forward to getting library books back in their hands.  Starting June 8, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library will launch curbside pickup for community members.   The library...

Letter: Heritage tax rebate must be a town priority

The following is an edited version of a letter to Lord Mayor Betty Disero and members of town council ahead of this past Monday's council meeting: We...

Older man struck by vehicle in Niagara-on-the-Lake

A 73-year-old man was struck by a vehicle at about 10:45 Saturday morning in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The man was crossing Niagara Stone Road on a bicycle when...

UPDATED: Store fined for patrons not social distancing inside shop and in doorway, mayor says

Town says ticket was not for problems on sidewalk outside. Co-owner says no warnings received   The Town of NOTL says a store in Old Town...

COVID-19: Gates demands more protective gear for front-line workers

New Democrat Wayne Gates was at Queen’s Park Wednesday, with a limited number of other MPPs, to call on the province to provide front-line...

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