A proposal to build five townhouses on York Road in St. Davids drew some concerns during a planning meeting on Tuesday about the size of the project planned and the proximity of its driveways to a busy intersection.
A group of Niagara-on-the-Lake volunteers is fundraising to give two people who’ve served their country and communities something they say can change a life — a loyal dog trained to sense distress before it’s spoken.
Families and runners filled the trails at Palatine Hills Estate Winery on Sunday for the first Ramblers Run, a new event organizers hope will become an annual fall tradition in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Tickets for Taylor Swift's six sold-out shows in Toronto are the hottest commodity this fall — a few lucky NOTLers talk about how they managed to score theirs.
The Niagara Foundation's chair says he's disappointed with the way town staff characterized what he calls a positive 38-year relationship between the two parties.
When it comes to animal abandonment and surrenders at the humane society, 2024 has been a bad year, says the Greater Niagara Humane Society's executive director.
Between the Toonie Auction, collections for its family food pantry and the upcoming annual Christmas party, the Native Centre is busy helping out the community in several ways.
The smell of fresh pine filled the air as customers gathered at Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil this weekend to pick out their perfect Christmas tree.
Both Simpson’s Pharmasave in Virgil and Pharmasave Simpson’s Apothecary in Old Town were sold on Oct. 18, with partial ownership returning to Sean Simpson, one of six stakeholders including Boggio Family of Pharmacies.
Anyone who's moderately familiar with Canadian art has almost certainly heard of the Group of Seven — but not everyone may know how one of its founding members had a hand in memorializing the Great War, through his art.
The church hall in Virgil was already busy by the lunch’s start-time of 11 a.m., as people lined up to enjoy the hearty meal of borscht, alongside fresh, homemade bread and desserts.
Around 80 people came out to the Niagara Region's workshop on Wednesday evening to share their ideas for what NOTL's soon-to-be latest roundabout needs to look like.
This year’s theatrical rendition of Jeanette Winterson’s “The Mistletoe Bride,” done by TV and stage actress Tara Rosling, will have two separate dinner seatings on Dec. 23.
Discussions became heated during Tuesday evening’s committee of the whole meeting as councillors discussed their course of action with the tribunal, in regards to a controversial 41-unit development at 223 and 227 Mary St.
With displays ranging from pine needle baskets to towering sculptural pieces, judges, carvers and curious onlookers were eager to appreciate the art at the competition’s new location.
Kathryn Jordan gave a heartfelt address at the Legion on King Street in honour of her father, John Jordan, who, after witnessing the horrors of war, returned home to lead a life of service.
Maj. Benjamin Geary lived in NOTL and was a part of St. Mark's Church during the last four years of his life. He was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1915 for conspicuous bravery and determination on the battlefield.
"I got to see all the veterans who sacrificed something for their country," said one student from St. Michael Catholic School. “We learn a lot about what they did for us, for us to live and have freedom."
With the holiday season officially here, locals took in the sight of festive decorations as far as the eye could see last weekend at Regal Florist & Garden Centre.
"Humanity feels absent from the equation except for the brief few minutes of direct interaction with a nurse or doctor that occur along the way. There are just too many sick or hurting people for The System to cope," writes Kevin Maclean.
With colder days on the horizon, the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is sharing how to stay informed on winter road maintenance and general cold weather suggestions.
"As much as we have great options and food stores in Niagara-on-the-Lake already, we can have more," said the vice-president of Traditional Neighbourhood Developments.
