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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.”

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...

Reif, Pillitteri wines winners in Texas competition

Two Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries were winners at an annual wine competition in the United States. Reif Estate Winery's 2019 Grand Reserve icewine was awarded a judges’...

Town wants to expand heritage registry before end of year

Province's imposed expiring dates is causing problems for municipalities In a game of tug of war with the province, Niagara-on-the-Lake municipal staffers are looking to...

‘We’re in a bit of a dry spell now’: Bikes for Farmworkers supply runs low

With hundreds of seasonal agricultural workers set to come to town to work the farms in Niagara-on-the-Lake, many will be looking for a way...

St. Davids desperately seeking sidewalks

St. Davids is not a safe place for pedestrians, some residents say. Two representatives of the St. Davids Ratepayers Association, a membership club representing the...

With attendance lagging, Shaw lost $5.7M in 2023

Charitable donations pushed revenue to record $36.7 million   It was a tough fiscal year for the Shaw Festival.  In the face of a rapid drop off...

Your town tax bill is expected to jump 6.75%

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents can expect a municipal tax hike of about 6.75 per cent for 2024. The budget debate got heated when NOTL’s nine elected officials...

Saga of illegally paved conservation land finally resolved

No penalty for hotel developer but new trees and shrubs must be planted The town has granted a developer permission to pave over conservation land...

March Break Classic: NOTL volunteers score big at annual hockey tournament

Tourney continues through Monday at Meridian Credit Union Arena   Richard Wright Niagara Now/The Lake Report It is said it takes a community to raise a child, but...

Zalepa advocates for team approach to fighting effects of climate change

An agreement between Conservation Ontario and the group representing municipalities along the Great Lakes will help in the fight against climate change – and,...

St. Davids roundabout plan sparks more heated council debate

Then town rejects regional rep Kaiser as nominee for transportation committee     Around and around we go, the issue of a proposed roundabout in the heart...

Sailing is more than a sport for NOTL sailing club volunteer Rod Gardner

Lucy Hopkins Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Sailing has a long and storied history, but a volunteer at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club is bringing the...

The ‘She-Covery’: Women’s employment rebounds post-pandemic, but challenges remain

As Julia Ventresca was preparing to graduate from Brock University last spring, job prospects seemed few and far between — especially for an English...

Student summer jobs open up at Fort George

That time of the year is here once again: the Friends of Fort George is now accepting applications for student summer positions at Fort...

Hundreds of volunteer hours make Crossroads home show a major success

There was a little something for everyone at the Crossroads Public School's 14th annual NOTL Home, Garden & Craft Show. The show opens up the...

NOTLers lead the way for International Women’s Day

The women of Niagara-on-the-Lake made Queen’s Royal Park their stomping grounds on Monday morning. About 125 women came out to the second annual International Women’s...

After 95 years the Niagara District Airport still has room to grow, Pilon says

The Niagara District Airport is a well-known fixture in Niagara-on-the-Lake, but many NOTLers aren’t familiar with all of its functions. When Dan Pilon, CEO of...

Snow plow namers get kudos from council

Three winners of the Niagara-on-the-Lake's new snow plow naming contest got their grip and grins at town hall Tuesday night. Winners Jordana Hernder, Laura Hollemans...

A brush with royal tea: March Break children’s tea party

The Friends of Fort George is cordially extending an invitation to families for a special March Break tea party fit for royalty. "Tea Like the...

Feds extend winery support program with $177 million over three years. Industry applauds major cash injection

There was a lot to like about an announcement that the federal government was investing more money in the grape and wine industry, Erwin...

Decision to continue hearing Jeleel Stewart appeal up to tribunal: WSIB

What happens now to the case of a Jamaican man who was injured on the job as a seasonal worker in Niagara-on-the-Lake is up...

Signature chefs back to tempt taste buds at Niagara College

With the return of Niagara College's annual Signature Chef Series this March, guests will have a chance to sample the unique culinary delights from...

Green recruits gave redcoats a run for their money in historic battles

Storied scouts and skirmishers were in the limelight at Navy Hall on Friday morning.  The Glengarry Light Infantry and the Western Rangers were two regiments...

Optometrist giving away eclipse glasses, with donation proceeds to charity

Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake have started preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8 and optometrist Dr. Marianne Hopkins is here to help. In anticipation...

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