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Joyous NOTL picnic returns Saturday

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to bring a dish and pull up a seat as the Joyous NOTL summer picnic returns for its fifth year Saturday. The community potluck will run...

NOTL parts ways with longtime town treasurer

Council appointed Nick Alaimo as treasurer Tuesday, replacing Kyle Freeborn, who departed after more than 14 years with the municipality. Alaimo's appointment takes effect immediately.

$9.7M moves Niagara airport expansion closer to takeoff

Commercial flights to and from Niagara-on-the-Lake are one step closer to reality, after the Niagara District Airport secured $9.7 million from the province for the project.

World Cup watch party brings NOTL communities together

World Cup mania reached a fever pitch on Sunday afternoon as soccer fans came out to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to witness the final match of this year's FIFA World Cup.

NOTL had roughly $2.35M in unspent project funds last year

The money will either return to its original funding source or help pay for related work, including protective equipment for firefighters, guide rail improvements, crack sealing and more.

Bar Ruffino and friends help raise $10,000 for Community Crew

It was a night of great wine and food that Community Crew volunteers and supporters won’t soon forget. On April 23, Bar Ruffino, the newest...

Two homeowners get council approval to chop down problem trees

Council had the same conversation twice Tuesday night. Two residents brought similar requests to Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors: to allow them to cut down trees on their...

Taking stalk: Asparagus season kicks off with a bang, and lineups, at Thwaites

  It was game-on at Thwaites Farms in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Friday, May 3 as the first farm-fresh produce of the season hit the stands with...

NOTL councillors vote to raise annual salary to $20,000

Coun. Wendy Cheropita is unhappy with how much Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors are earning and she has persuaded her colleagues to boost their annual stipend. NOTL...

PHOTO GALLERY: Queenston choir rings in spring

The Queenston Women's Chorus celebrated the season with its spring concert on Saturday, April 27 at Trillium United Church in St. Catharines. Some special guests,...

Shaw Festival to use federal money to promote human connections

Humans. There are more of us than ever, yet it seems like we're more disconnected than ever before. The internet, automated answering machines, ATMs, self-serve...

NOTL vineyards survive bitter frost

NOTL vineyards dodged extensive damage from the dangerous intersection of early bud break and April frost. T.S. Eliot wrote “April is the cruellest month,”...

Council reinstates rental licence despite record of non-compliance

A bed and breakfast owner in Niagara-on-the-Lake is frustrated with an “antagonistic bureaucracy” after having her permit revoked by the town. Resident Marlene Gallyot on...

Speed cameras having the desired effect, region says

Drivers are slowing down to avoid tickets: staff report Lead-footed drivers appear to be getting the message and slowing down after Niagara Region initiated its...

Arch-i-text: A collective sigh of relief over the Wilderness

As Richard Harley reported in this newspaper last week, it appears as though an agreement has been reached for the conveyance of full title...

Search and rescue open house shines a light on safety

When it comes to being part of a search and rescue team, Randy Klaassen says it's all about keeping your eyes peeled for the...

Leos host walk for guide dogs May 26

The St. Davids Leos are gearing up to support the Lions of Canada Foundation of Dog Guides for the second year in a row...

Bumpy road ahead to fund better town infrastructure

Wendy Cheropita says she didn’t like what she saw in a staff report about the state of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s infrastructure and asset management plan for...

Plans for hovercraft service from Niagara still afloat, promoter says

Hoverlink founder says ‘series of announcements’ to come starting May A lot of time has passed since there has been any news on the progress...

NOTL home builder teams up with Habitat for Humanity

Centennial Homes to build four townhomes in Thorold For Domenic DiLalla, it was an opportunity to give back to the community by doing what his...

Learn & Live session explores ‘lessons of service’

This month’s Learn & Live session will offer a glimpse into the important life lessons learned through military and police service.  On May 27, Peter...

Emergency access to Rand Estate sparks questions at tribunal hearing

There is no “plan B” to Solmar’s emergency access point for the Rand Estate subdivision, says one expert. Transportation consultant Stewart Elkins testified at the...

Controversial King St. condo approved by land tribunal

The Ontario Land Tribunal has approved a controversial condo planned at the end of King Street. The 17-unit, three-storey project originally proposed by Josh Bice...

One man’s journey with ALS: His body ravaged by an insidious disease, Peter Earle vows to face death on his own terms

Peter Earle is preparing to die on June 4. The Niagara-on-the-Lake men's shop owner has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, which has robbed him of his ability...

Walk, drive, run: NOTL’s inaugural Studio Tour will provide an around-town experience of local art

Known for its theatre, wine, history and natural beauty, Niagara-on-the-Lake has so much to offer that it’s hard to imagine needing anything else. But like...

Letter: Let’s have an informed and serious political discussion

Dear editor: While perusing vinyl flooring recently at a big-box store I innocently asked the salesperson if any flooring was manufactured in Canada. He immediately responded...

Optometrist raises $15,000 for Newark Neighbours

Dr. Marianne Hopkins raised around $8,000 in donations prior to the total solar eclipse on April 8 in support of Newark Neighbours — and...

Mother’s Day florals workshop still has spots left

This Saturday is the last day to book a spot for Lady Lavender Floral’s Mother’s Day workshop on May 11.  The workshop, starting at noon...

Spring has sprung at the NOTL Youth Collective

The NOTL Youth Collective welcomed a new season of fun for youth in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Wednesday. After a successful year of running the collective, Caroline...

A frosty welcome to spring blooms: Fruit growers hoping April chill won’t hurt NOTL crop

So far it looks like typical cold snap for this time of year didn't cause serious damage The dreaded April frost came last week but...

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