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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.”

Polo on Commons a key fundraiser for NOTL Museum

The biennial polo match will be held this year on Sept. 14 at the historic Commons. In 2022, it attracted about 2,000 spectators and every year it is held, it offers as much of a glimpse into history as it does the chance to fundraise and bring the community together.

Late basketball coach and celebrated lawn bowler to join Sports Wall of Fame

On Friday, the annual Sport Wall of Fame Ceremony in Niagara-on-the-Lake will add two more people  to its roster of honoured individuals who made contributions to the town through athletics. 

All peachy as huge crowds enjoy NOTL Peach Festivals

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual Peach Festival made its return to Queen Street on Saturday with crowds like never before. 

Kinsmen show brings out car enthusiasts for a good cause

Countless hobbyists and car lovers filled the Kinsmen grounds on Sunday for the annual Show and Shine car, which saw more than a thousand spectators and around 425 prized vehicles.

Arch-i-text: 187 Queen St. severance diminishes NOTL’s cultural landscape

"So, if you thought the battle to preserve the Crysler-Burroughs property at 187 Queen St. was done with town council’s close-fought vote that defeated the owner’s rezoning application to allow for this historic, heritage designated property to be carved up and significantly altered ... think again," writes Brian Marshall.

Home Sweet Home: Mayor says he understands need for seniors housing

A group of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents conducted a detailed survey on seniors’ housing needs. The results of the survey were sent to NOTL politicians, including...

NOTL Legion fundraising to help counterpart in fire-ravaged Jasper

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Royal Canadian Legion is raising money to support its counterpart in the fire-ravaged community of Jasper, Alberta. The small mountain community had hundreds...

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre makes campaign-style stop in NOTL

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said Vineland Growers Co-Operative Ltd. was the perfect place for his visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday morning. “People can’t afford food and...

Poilievre pressed on housing affordability and migrant workers’ rights during visit to NOTL

Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was in Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday, August 8, making a stump speech at a local food co-operative as part of a campaign-like stop in the community.

T-shirt sales help Terry Fox’s message live on

Paige Seburn Niagara Now/The Lake Report Joan King has been keeping Terry Fox’s memory alive this summer in the lead-up to what will be the 44th...

Reflections on the aftermath of NOTL protest

In an effort to move forward after the protest and months of anger directed at council, The Lake Report asked those who were at the protest — both participants and those who were its targets — how the community can move forward.

NOTLers in for a peachy weekend

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Queen Street will be filled to the brim with NOTL peaches and other fruit-flavoured treats. 

Tail wagging fun to be had at Palatine

Dogs of all breeds, sizes and experience are welcome to join the Dog Frisbee League at Palatine Hills Estate Winery this summer.

Museum’s heritage festival brings history to life

The museum’s front lawn and the adjacent street block were filled with visitors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 5, enjoying a range of historical demonstrations, engaging exhibits and local vendors. 

Get rid of unwanted papers at ‘Shred-it’ fundraiser for palliative care

There are less than two weeks left until Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care's "Shred-it" event on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Check out hot rods and cool wheels at NOTL’s three car shows

Niagara-on-the-Lake is the place to be this month if you love admiring beautiful cars — from high-end Porsches, to old-school hot rods.

Upcoming museum lecture dives into history of Virgil

The community of Virgil is one of five villages that make up the tapestry of Niagara-on-the-Lake, which, like villages such as Old Town and Queenston, has a long and storied history exemplified in its heritage homes.

NOTL teen wins gold in Henley rowing competition

Six seconds made a world of difference for Kennedy Bartel and her rowing partner at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta.

Government crackdown won’t fix foreign worker program, advocate says

The Canadian government should look no further than its own backyard to find what’s wrong with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, a NOTL farmworkers advocate says.

@theMuseum: Part 6: So much more than rooms filled with artifacts

"We present things that are not just in the past. We are talking about now and appreciation of your culture around you.”

Grace United will be jammin’ with rare treats Saturday

To a Niagara-on-the-Lake food lover, a rare bird is either of the two features of the Saturday, Aug. 10 special Peach Festival Sale at Grace United Church.

Business: Arrivederci, Venti: Virgil’s Starbucks shutting its doors in October

A company official confirmed on Aug. 2 that the last day of operations for the store at 1630 Niagara Stone Rd. will be Oct. 17.

Approved by planning committee, proposed 187 Queen St. severance defeated in tie vote at council

A controversial severance plan for a historic Queen Street property that was initially approved by the town's planning committee two weeks ago was defeated...

Lions Carnival hosts sunny skies and fun for all ages

This year’s St. Davids Lions Carnival was met with sunny skies after a rainy run last year. Among the usual attractions including carnival games, rides, bingo, a nickel sale and a Toronto Argonauts kickoff, the ever-so-popular dog show made its return. 

Protesting residents want council to understand the ‘vocal majority’

Councillors arriving at Niagara-on-the-Lake's town hall on Tuesday for their monthly meeting were greeted by the sound of dozens of residents gathered outside, some calling them liars and calling for their resignations.

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