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.
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.
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.
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.
In just one week, the Niagara-on-the-Lake community helped provide more than 300 pairs of socks to keep those in need warm during the winter season.
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Lord Mayor Betty Disero’s presentation on capital tourism projects on Monday night was “disappointing” and was meant to “justify a municipal accommodation tax,” says tourism industry representative Bob Jackson.
In a close vote, Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors have approved declaring a climate emergency in town.
Young climate activists Hazel Norris and Molly Shara addressed council Monday...
Niagara-on-the-Lake is synonymous with vineyards and wineries – they are an integral part of our landscape, our identity and our economy.
“Ripe, robust, remarkable” is how...
Climate concerns have sparked a new initiative called Sustain Niagara, created by two Niagara-on-the-Lake locals – they plan to kickstart the group by competing...
As Ontario's Progressive Conservative party was preparing for its two-day policy conference at the Scotiabank Convention Centre Friday, hundreds of teachers and education workers filled the streets outside the centre to strike against government cuts to education.
A major milestone was celebrated at the flag raising ceremony in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Thursday.
Members of the NOTL Kinsmen Club gathered at the town hall...
Medical science has made strides understanding concussions and brain injuries, which is why St. Davids resident Dow Wright says he was eager to listen to Dr. William Brown’s Infohealth talk last Wednesday afternoon – to learn how previous sports-related concussions might impact his memory now.
Steve Hardaker
Community Correspondent
A small but very inquisitive group of residents met with Lord Mayor Betty Disero at the Holiday Inn Express in Glendale for her...
In his letter to the editor published on Feb. 13 (“NOTL council continues poor financial planning”), former town councillor Jamie Slingerland questioned why Coun. Clare...
Dear editor:
As a lawyer for Two Sisters/Solmar, it is frustrating to see comments from NOTL opposition groups that mischaracterize my clients’ efforts to engage...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has appointed a second deputy fire chief.
St. Davids resident Darren Trostenko, a 30-year volunteer firefighter for NOTL, will now serve as a...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking at implementing a land-use planning system that would allow more “certainty” when it comes to preserving the character...
The women advocating change through the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario have been integral in quiet community victories for generations, and the Virgil branch is looking for new members to infuse fresh energy into the organization.
1. Both elementary and secondary schools under the District School Board of Niagara, including Crossroads and St. Davids schols, will be closed this Friday, Feb. 21 for...
There’s a sense of urgency at Heddle Shipyards’ graving docks at Port Weller. An urgency that has rarely been matched in the Niagara drydock’s recent history.
