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Driver charged after airborne crash into Niagara-on-the-Lake building causes $120K damage

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.

Road Rally raises $75k for Red Roof, new facility opening in 2027

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.

NOTL Votes 2026: Busy first advance poll reveals split views on what Niagara-on-the-Lake needs

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.

Price is right: The couple behind a $10M Shaw donation who decided to keep Royal George’s name

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 take centre stage at Niagara Regional Native Centre’s powwow

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.”

Bear hugs and hot tea at St. Mark’s Church’s Tea and Teddy sale

The two-day sale featured over 100 teddy bears from around the world, along with a variety of Christmas decorations, linens, jewelry, clothing, silver and china.

Lighting artist behind Oscar-winning ‘Pinocchio’ shines with Premier’s Award win

The 26-year-old Niagara College game development graduate, who worked on Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning film "Pinocchio," is the winner of this year’s prestigious Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category.

Town turns tree criticism into a positive with gift drive

The president of the Niagara-on-the-Lake branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is standing by the tradition of erecting a small, nondescript Christmas tree at the Queen Street clock tower cenotaph despite criticisms calling for something more festive.

​​Turning dried flowers into holiday treasures at Silversmith Brewery

Participants designed three glass ornaments filled with colourful, mulched flowers, learning about colour theory to help them create holiday pieces.

MPP Wayne Gates to be nominated for NDP candidate

The nomination will take place Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at Firemen’s Park in Niagara Falls in the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association Hall. 

A hands-on holiday: Attendees get creative at Christmas wreath workshop

The Queenston Library's Christmas wreath workshop gave folks the chance to tap into their creative sides to fashion a custom holiday decor piece.

Council revisits Virgil townhouse plans, votes to approve rezoning

The density of the development will make for a nearly 50 per cent net increase of what the zoning is in the neighbourhood, one councillor said.

Crafting connections at the Legion

According to Al Howse, president of Branch 124, the craft sale has been a staple of the Legion for over five years, usually raising more than $1,000 annually.

Revel toy drive gives back this holiday season

To support the Ronald McDonald House, Revel Realty hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, including a golf tournament and the annual Revel Ball.

Councillors have to ‘have feelings’ when it comes to municipal rules, Wiens says

When discussing whether or not to grant each individual permit, Coun. Sandra O’Connor said making exceptions goes against the tree bylaw in place.

Council moves forward toward new official plan

Niagara-on-the-Lake town council is one step closer to implementing a new official plan, set to be in place next October.

Town of NOTL sues quarry for $1.2M over ‘environmental spill’

Arriscraft claims it did not do anything that violates the standards of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and that the town "grossly" overspent on the cleanup.

A small chapel with powerful carols and even bigger cheer

The sounds of the season echoed along the Niagara River on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, as carolers raised their voices in song at the Living Water Wayside Chapel.

Young girls enter the world of science at Niagara College’s STEM workshop

How many of us know the pH value of a glass of apple juice? Eleven-year-old Ayla Jack knows the answers.

Yellow Door’s ‘Into the Woods Jr.’ winter production on Dec. 4-7

Directed by Andorlie Hillstrom and led by a talented cast of young Niagara performers,

Treadwell Cuisine makes OpenTable’s best restaurants of Canada roundup

Treadwell Cuisine is the only NOTL restaurant to feature on this list of nationwide restaurants this year and one of three other entries from the Niagara region.

Designer has vision for how to address senior housing in NOTL

Andrea Leja's proposal of a "NOTL village," presented at a meeting on housing options for seniors, features a town centre, 55 multigenerational units, local storefronts and more.

NOTL police officer charged with assault

Niagara Regional Police have charged one of their own an alleged altercation at a home in Niagara-on-the-Lake following a police service call on Aug. 5.

Spreading joy, one gift basket at a time

Beautifully wrapped gift baskets, perfect for the holiday season, drew many into Grace United Church’s Christmas Market on Saturday morning.

NOTL Museum presented with award of excellence for Chloe Cooley exhibition

“A lot of Canadians don't realize that there was any enslavement at all in Canada, and we thought this would be a great opportunity for us to highlight our community's history and shed light on Chloe."

Rain won’t stop animal lovers from supporting rescue efforts

The fundraiser will continue next Saturday and will also feature a vendor booth at Reif Estate Winery’s Christmas market on Dec. 7 and 8.

NOTL company lights up Christmas for Virgil family

Santa and his helpers — Joe Pillitteri and employees from Lakeview Vineyard Equipment — swooped in to grant Megan Dyck a Christmas wish by draping the family home in seasonal lights and displays.

Unwrapping treasures at antiques open house

“You can really see the history and value in each piece," said Berndt Meyer, one of several antique dealers at the open house this past weekend.

NOTL draft budget proposes 14.4 per cent tax hike — budget focus should be infrastructure, Cheropita says

The operating budget summary included a potential impact of $204 annually for the average resident, making for a 14.4 per cent tax levy increase.

Short mats, big potential for Niagara-on-the-Lake

Though the NOTL Short Mat Club isn’t part of the national association, Ian MacPherson hopes the championships will show the town’s potential to contribute to the national scene.

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