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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.

NOTL entrepreneurs among finalists for Women in Business Awards

Several Niagara-on-the-Lake entrepreneurs and leaders in the world of entertainment, culture and tourism are among the more than 200 finalists in this year's regional...

Crossroads students parade in costumes

On Halloween morning, students of all ages at Crossroads Public School took part in the annual costume parade. From Barbie to Batman, kids showed off...

NOTL man faces charges in two attempted armed robberies

A Niagara-on-the-Lake man has been charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a St. Catharines car rental business and an attempted holdup...

With Pan Am bronze, St. Davids boxer continues Olympic quest

St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright arrived home from the Pan American Games on the weekend with a bronze medal and a promise to herself...

More people turning to food banks for help, Newark Neighbours says

Food Banks Canada’s latest numbers are out and it appears that last year's food insecurity problem has not gone away – it's getting worse. The organization's...

Government funds will provide farmers with more fruits from their labour

Funding from the federal and provincial governments will help tender fruit farmers produce more and carve out a bigger slice of the produce pie,...

Comedian Ron James seeks treasure in NOTL

Ron James strikes comedy gold in Niagara-on-the-Lake with season two of "1 Man’s Treasure." Set to release in the spring of 2024, James and his...

Halloween photo gallery: Virgil family decks the halls with bones and bodies

After moving to Canada in 2012, Miguel Pumariega decided he would celebrate Halloween to the fullest to make up for lost time. Pumariega grew up...

Mewburn Road repairs will take another two months, town says

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is continuing major repairs to a road leading to Niagara Falls after hitting a snag with construction in late August.  Walker...

Community group plans independent survey on NOTL housing needs

A group of concerned residents is joining forces with Niagara College students to assess the housing challenges faced by seniors in Niagara-on-the-Lake and explore...

Council limits speaking times to five minutes at planning meetings

NOTL residents will have to make their arguments twice as quickly at future planning meetings. In response to higher workloads and shorter deadlines for town...

Mavridis proposes new hotel and condo project for Glendale

A Niagara-on-the-Lake restaurateur has a plan to build hotels and condos in Glendale.  Bob Mavridis, owner of Corks and Orzo, wants to build a mixed-use...

Leaky sewers contaminating NOTL creek with E. coli, town says

A Niagara-on-the-Lake creek has some of the brownest, foulest water in the region and the culprit appears to be leaky sewage lines. The Niagara Peninsula Conservation...

Town tweaks tax implementation plan for short-term rentals

Niagara-on-the-Lake is doing a minor course correction before it extends the municipal room tax to short-term rentals starting in January. Staff received a letter from...

Veterans owed ‘a debt we can never pay back,’ says Poppy Brigade volunteer

Joan Hill says all Canadians should feel indebted to those who found it within themselves to answer the call of duty during wartime. But no...

NOTL Catholic Women’s League celebrates 100th year

Sabina Knight Special to The Lake Report The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Women’s League is marking its 100th anniversary in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Bishop Gerard Bergie celebrated mass...

Exploring History: The spirits of the Prince of Wales Hotel 

William Long, a local hotelier, built the hotel at the corner of King and Picton streets. In the 1890s, Long was involved in an...

Legion to host Remembrance Day ceremony Nov. 11

The Royal Canadian Legion branch 124 will once again host a ceremony on Nov. 11 in honour of Remembrance Day, on behalf of veteran...

Niagara College gets $50K injection to help with food innovation

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing one your home recipes hit the shelves of your local supermarket, an opportunity to hit the ground running...

Firefighters donate to Niagara Nursery School

The Virgil Volunteer Firefighters Association donated $500 to the Niagara Nursery School on Monday. The money was a part of the proceeds from the...

As popularity grows, NOTL Pickleball Club is expanding

Pickleball seemingly has become one of the most popular activities in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On Sunday an open house at the NOTL Pickleball Club’s brand-new indoor courts...

Author, explorer Adam Shoalts brings his latest journey to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Adventurer and writer Adam Shoalts’ latest feature of exploration took him 3,400 kilometres north from Lake Erie to the Arctic shores of Ungava Bay. Now,...

Doors Open offers a behind-the-scenes look at NOTL history

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town known for its history – and with that comes a few secrets. For those who toured 12 of NOTL’s historic buildings...

New mobile clinic will bring health care right to NOTL farm workers

A new mobile clinic will help provide seasonal agricultural workers in Niagara-on-the-Lake with better access to health care, says the leader of the organization...

Arch-i-text: The Greenbelt and the games governments play

Well, the halls of Ontario’s provincial government have certainly staged high theatre since Aug. 16, when the auditor general published her report regarding Premier Doug...

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