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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.”

Lions Harvest Breakfast is a hit

Lines were long and plates were full at the St. Davids Lions’ annual Harvest Breakfast. “The best part is being with family and friends," said one attendee.

Tiny homes can save the family unit and make communities closer, says builder

“This is a way that community members can have another income stream off of their property, and continue to live in the community they love," says Amanda Colvin of Buot Tiny Homes.

Niven expressed interest in a council position before appointment, he says

“Reading that there could be an appointment, I had just emailed Gary to tell him I had been interested if that’s a path council was willing to take,” Andrew Niven said. 

Niagara Foundation says deal with town to run historic Foghorn House is a win-win

The foundation has paid the town more than $270,000 from revenue share and property taxes during its time operating the Foghorn House.

Award-winning Lake Report photographer’s 2025 NOTL calendar now available

Dave Van de Laar’s calendar for the new year is now available for purchase — last year's calendar, his first, sold out quickly.

Heartbeat of the Harvest: Part 6: Making good things grow, from their farms in Jamaica to NOTL’s vineyards

Harvest may be nearing a close, but Oral Walters and Wayne Blake won’t be going home until the last grapes are picked and sorted. Together, they share their experience working at Stratus Vineyards this fall during harvest season.

Town approves funding for Heritage Trail

Councillors voted in favour of the use of $21,000 remaining in the town’s discretionary grant funds toward completing phase two of the Heritage Trail.

Kittens found in NOTL are suspected to have been dumped

Local animal advocates are calling on pet owners to make sure their cats are neutered and spayed after a number of kittens were allegedly dumped in NOTL.

Pumpkin carving contest brings fall fun

With better-than-expected fall weather — sunny and a comfortable 20 degrees — an organizer says the scene was filled with families enjoying the activities and local vendors.

PHOTO GALLERY: Step into history at Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

Visitors got to go inside 15 historic sites in Niagara-on-the-Lake this past weekend to learn more about the stories of the past that have shaped this town's history.

Sessions next week to reveal results of senior housing survey

The three sessions will take place Oct. 28, 29 and 30, running from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Locals will have the opportunity to share what they think of the results.

Success is ‘when the bleeding stops,’ Wiens says of Rand hearing

While the lawyer hired by the town of NOTL for the Rand Estate hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal is calling this month's ruling a "complete success," Coun. Erwin Wiens says he's frustrated the town had to enter into an approximately $3 million legal battle.

Andrew Niven sworn in on Monday before council meeting

New Coun. Niven, filling a council seat left vacant in September, was formally introduced to the other councillors during Tuesday night's committee of the whole meeting, after already being sworn in earlier this week.

Heartbeat of the Harvest: Part 5: Last words go to the workers

Three of the workers at Chateau des Charmes sit down in the warm October sunshine to talk about the season — they have been in NOTL since March and will be going back home in November.

Sports: Family, friends cheer on NOTL’s Dietsch in return to OHL

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Kaleb Dietsch made his debut as a full-time member of the Ottawa 67’s last Thursday night in St. Catharines before a crowd that included a large contingent of family and friends all there to cheer him on.

Friends of Fort George president Tony Chisholm named this year’s Living Landmark

"Whether it’s heritage, community, tourism or social services, Tony seems always willing to lend a hand," said the Niagara Foundation's chair.

NOTLers share mixed feelings about council appointing Niven in private meeting

"For democracy to be successful, we have to have confidence in the people we elect ... in order to gain that confidence, we have to have transparency in the decision-making process," one NOTL resident told The Lake Report.

Tickets on sale now for Holiday House Tour’s 25th year

Early bird tickets for the Holiday House Tour, which will feature six of NOTL's historic homes lavishly decorated for the holiday season, are $45 each until Nov. 8.

Queenston firefighters celebrate 75 years strong

In the 75 years the Queenston Volunteer Firefighters Association has been active, it has cumulatively given around $175,000 back to the community through donations.

NOTL Sailing Club picks up big honour

The 2023 Shark World Championships hosted by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club in August of last year has been named winner of Sail Canada’s City of Kingston Regatta of the Year Award.

Appointment of new councillor was ‘completely democratic,’ Wiens says

Those who were in favour of selecting Andrew Niven say the town's past decisions on handling council vacancies weren't based on a single hard-and-fast rule, as there is more than one legal option for how to fill an empty seat.

Museum to host book launch of new Indigenous anthology

“It is amazing to think that for some 13,000 years, my ancestors have been living within the beautiful environs of the Niagara Peninsula," says co-editor Rick Hill, who will be at the Oct. 26 book launch.

NOTL heritage home at risk of crumbling to the ground

“We simply haven’t enforced the laws that we have to protect this building,” says Brian Marshall of the 225-year-old David Secord home in St. Davids.

Adding a second dwelling to your home or property? Here are some of the major rules

New rules this year from the province of Ontario feature exemptions for development charges and an increase in the number of additional units allowable on many properties from one to two.

Search for new town CAO hits second round of interviews

With the help of a Toronto executive search firm, the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking to select who will take over as its chief administrative officer, from a list of 10 to 12 candidates.

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