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.
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.
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.
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 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.”
Although the region says it’s seen positive results with photo radar cameras, Premier Doug Ford criticized them at a Sept. 22 press conference, where he said, “I’ve had many mayors tell me, ‘We know this is a tax grab.’”
The Hummel Family Healing Cycle Ride is back this fall in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with participants hoping to raise $60,000 to support local palliative care.
The third annual rally, starting and ending at the retreat’s Concession 6 property, marked the final event before crews demolish the current facility to make way for a 5,700-square-foot accessible building.
Amid rows of pumpkins at a Niagara-on-the-Lake farm, 12-year-old Ianto Welch is running his own fall business — one built on hard work in the field, community support and a college fund to show for it.
Bright paintings, some inspired by Niagara-on-the-Lake scenery, filled Vineridge Academy’s new art studio Saturday as visiting artist Hao Wang showcased months of work from his residency.
Since it began entering provincial and national competitions in 2020, The Lake Report has won a total of 144 awards, more than any other community news publication in the country.
The Niagara District Airport has been part of Niagara’s skies since 1929, witnessing aviation’s evolution from risky early flights to today’s modern operations.
Wi-Fi in the heritage district, more public washrooms and signs to help visitors navigate Old Town are just a few of the changes that could come to Niagara-on-the-Lake's busiest community by next year.
While some municipal leaders say the Dec. 3 deadline doesn't leave the town enough time to review its spending plans in detail, others said it'll keep the town ahead of the curve on future infrastructure projects.
Some of the leading names in Canadian and international heritage conservation are coming to Queenston as part of the Willowbank School of Restoration Art’s annual lecture series, which is making its return this fall.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has settled a six-year legal battle with former resident John Black, who accused the municipality of abuse of process, bad faith and misuse of power surrounding a home he purchased and his planned addition to the home.
As the strike by Niagara College's support staff enters its second week, the College Employer Council says negotiations remain stalled and the two sides are far apart.
The region confirmed Wednesday that surveillance is “in place” at the site, which saw repeated vandalism from May through August, while the speed camera was active.
Under the draft changes, a detached accessory building shall not take up more than 50 per cent of the main dwelling’s footprint and won’t stand more than 4.5 metres tall, among other rules.
Since acquiring the building keys on May 9, the group has promised to bring something different to NOTL: “Something really elevated, refined and unique,” said Pisarenko. “Yet, familiar.”
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, founded on its current location in 1875, has been marking its birthday all season — and on Sept. 26 it will hold a commemorative tournament and reception to celebrate in style with some 180 golfers hitting the links.
Rachel S. first attended a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in 2023, where she introduced herself by saying, “I’m Rachel and I’m an addict.” It was the first time she had ever admitted it — even to herself.
Five years later, the town says the most urgent upgrades have been addressed — at least, partially. But it is much harder to get the fixes done which address fixes to a building that make it truly accessible.
Now in its seventh year, the program has transformed 20 hydro boxes in Niagara-on-the-Lake into public art, with three more to be unveiled later this year.
The day used to be a regular highlight of late summer, but the annual event ceased roughly 20 years ago. Now, after the Saturday event, the community is interested in bringing it back.
The plan sets out a 10-year schedule to spend about $3.6 million on parks and recreational services. One key criticism is that the plan fails to explain how proposed initiatives will be paid for.
The new partnership will blend the region’s wine culture with its rich history while raising funds to support both the museum and the local group for farmworkers.
