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$568K culvert replacement at Line 2 Road will continue until this spring

A portion of Line 2 Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be closed until this spring for construction work to replace a culvert at Townline Road. Crews will provide a detour route around the site for traffic.

Embrace the winter chill at the Icewine Festival, back in NOTL this month

The NOTL Icewine Village runs Jan. 17 to 18 and Jan. 24 to 25 on Queen Street. Admission is free, with opportunities to taste wine and enjoy culinary pairings with a variety of icewines.

‘We see it as an incubator’: Foundation with NOTL roots eyes community-first future for former hospital

Jim Burton says the former hospital at on Wellington Street was built by the community, for the community — and he wants it to remain a place for the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

NOTL’s ‘Newsmakers of the Year’: Developers, council face strong new challenger in residents association

"Will builders and developers have free rein to 'build, baby, build' here in NOTL and everywhere else in the province? The future of places like Niagara-on-the-Lake hang in the balance."

Year in Review: Growing pains, a grassroots movement, speed cam vandals and an iconic estate torched

From federal and provincial elections, Trump trade wars, a polar vortex, mysterious vandals who repeatedly cut down the Virgil speed camera and more, here are some of the biggest and best stories of the first six months of 2025.

Town approves $48M budget and 6.75% tax increase

After months of planning and debate, council voted Tuesday to approve the 2024 budget. All in, property owners will be paying 6.75 per cent more...

‘Misinformation’ led to librarian’s firing, U.S. organization says

An American organization cited by NOTL library CEO and chief librarian Cathy Simpson in a controversial column has been mischaracterized, its executive director says. In...

Red Roof needs auction donations for pasta dinner fundraiser

Steffanie Bjorgan knows there’ll be a large crowd of hungry mouths to feed come April 28. That’s when Red Roof Retreat will host its annual...

Letter: Shocked to read of librarian’s firing

Dear editor: It's absolutely shocking to read that an employee of a Canadian public Library has lost her job over the free expression of her...

Arts: Singer brings impersonations to stage at Corks this Friday

Angela Seeger's 'What's in the trunk?' performance showcases some of your favourite stars   Angela Seeger got her start in musical theatre and formed her first...

Signs point to family continuing Jeleel Stewart appeal, legal rep says

The fight to compensate a seasonal farmworker injured on the job in Niagara-on-the-Lake is likely to continue despite the man’s death earlier this year. David...

Councillors have mixed feelings on illegally paved conservation land

The issue of a roadway illegally built on conservation land in Glendale may be resolved, but it raises questions about what the town can...

NOTL U18 Wolves to compete in provincial finals after ousting Fort Erie

Next stop, Kingston. The Niagara-on-the-Lake U18 Wolves rep team has qualified for the provincial championship tournament and will compete for top honours in Kingston from...

NOTL’s chief librarian fired over column in The Lake Report

Cathy Simpson, the CEO of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library, was fired Tuesday morning over the controversial content of an op-ed column published by The...

Newark Neighbours short on participants for porch pickup

Cindy Grant and volunteers have been busy putting together 130 Easter hampers for clients of Newark Neighbours to be distributed on March 28.  Porch pickups...

Tiny tots get cooking at library

Somethin’s cookin’ over at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library. Kids came out to make apple crumble and miniature pizzas at the library for one of its...

Oops: Stumped hikers rescued on wrong side of federal fence

Maybe they thought the grass was greener on the other side? Niagara-on-the-Lake fire chief Jay Plato says he isn’t wholly sure how two men came...

Police’s human trafficking unit searches Read Road property

The Niagara Regional Police's human trafficking unit searched a rural property on Read Road on Tuesday morning. A large number of officers, including those from...

160 homes could replace rural woodlot in Virgil

A new subdivision plan is in the works for Virgil, which may mean the death of up to 800 trees. Developer Grey Forest Homes plans...

Rural fires present unique challenges for firefighters: Plato

With its many farms and wineries, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town with deep agricultural roots. And with that comes the risk of fires that threaten buildings,...

Chico is the man: Nearly 22-year-old pup dines on steak and chicken daily

Esther Battista’s family pet Chico is almost 154 years old. In dog years. Even among Niagara-on-the-Lake's famously aging populace, that is far older than any...

Growing Together: Ready, set, prune!

Even though it doesn’t seem like we have had much winter yet, spring is definitely here — or at least, that is what a...

Pleasant Manor spring bazaar is March 23

The ladies auxiliary at Pleasant Manor is holding its annual spring bazaar and bake sale on Saturday, March 23. The event at the Virgil long-term...

Tickets? Oh yes, readers got speed camera tickets

When we asked last week if any readers had received a surprise in the mail in the form of a ticket for speeding through...

YWCA’s leadership summit aims to embrace the ‘Bold and Unapologetic’ you

The YWCA Niagara Region's 10th annual Leadership Summit for Women is coming this spring — with a call to arms for women leaders to...

Annual Easter egg hunt and Bunny Trail returns on March 30

Lucy Hopkins Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Every Easter weekend, local kids and families gather at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to participate in the annual...

Chamber program helps Niagara charities

An initiative that grew out of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's group insurance benefits program to help small businesses offer benefits to their employees...

Tickets, please! Did Virgil speed camera catch you?

Did you get a surprise in the mail, a ticket for speeding through the school zone outside Crossroads Public School in Virgil? The automated speed...

Legion honours student contest winners

The Niagara-on-the-Lake branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is handing out first, second and third-place plaques to the winners of its annual Youth Remembrance...

Miniatures support NOTL Cats

Cindy Carter is downsizing her handmade miniature collection and Niagara-on-the-Lake residents have the opportunity to get their hands on them — in support of...

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