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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.

Wayside Chapel’s Christmas sing-along returns

The Wayside Chapel's Christmas sing-along may just become a yearly tradition.  The chapel's afternoon of carolling will return for a second year this Saturday after...

Easy on the gas, buddy: Virgil speed camera in testing stage

Drivers might need to make it a habit to slow down as they drive through Niagara-on-the-Lake. There's a new camera set up in Virgil near...

Holiday decor enthusiasts line up for annual house tour

Janet Coscarelli and her friends were among many who braved a rainy, cold weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake and ventured out to this year's Holiday House...

Niagara-on-the-Lake chief administrator resigns to become Hamilton’s new city manager

The new year will mark the beginning of a new chapter for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s top bureaucrat. Chief administrative officer Marnie Cluckie is stepping down from her...

Old Saint Nick back on the block this Saturday for Christmas Parade

Santa Claus is coming back to town. Join hundreds of parade-goers along Queen Street on Saturday for the annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade. The showcase of 86...

Parking problems pause permanent patio plans

Council has, for the fourth year in a row, decided to renew its temporary patio program, though questions remain over whether it should be...

Newark Neighbours helping more families for the holidays

Christmas is coming fast and Newark Neighbours is hoping to spread a little comfort and joy to the families it helps, said Cindy Grant,...

Chateau des Charmes’ Paul Bosc hailed for lifetime of innovation

Paul Bosc Sr., who died Saturday, is being remembered as the "ultimate pioneer" of Niagara's wine industry, an innovator and a nurturer of young...

Holiday Happenings in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Christmas Parade | Saturday, Dec. 9 Starting at 11 a.m. enjoy floats, marching bands and more. The parade will start at the intersection of King...

Town, tourism agency ink deal on $1.1M in room tax proceeds

With negotiations completed on how to disperse the town’s room tax proceeds, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s destination marketing organization is looking to get back to business as...

Arts: Artist’s miniature dioramas take you back in time

Connecting with our past can take many forms. We read books, watch movies, visit historical sites and we go to museums. Among its exhibitions, the...

PHOTO GALLERY: Candlelight Stroll shines bright despite rain and cold

Thousands of candles cast tiny shadows across Old Town Friday night.  As 12-year-old Maya Webster was inside the Court House chatting up the who’s who...

PHOTO GALLERY: Touring McArthur Estate an annual tradition for families and friends

Each year the McArthur Estate is unmistakably decked from head-to-toe for the holidays. This year’s evening tour at the McArthur Estate took a unique approach...

Infrastructure work will affect Parkway traffic in NOTL starting Monday

A section of the Niagara Parks recreation trail and part of the Niagara Parkway will be closed temporarily this month to accommodate infrastructure improvements,...

Festive Fare brings forth the holiday season

For Kathleen Turnbull, a new member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian, the church's Festive Fare on Saturday was the perfect place to promote her new...

Fundraiser for rescue group is the cat’s meow

In an effort to help the population of cats in town without a place to call home, the members of NOTL Cats Rescue were...

Newcomers group a launching point for town leaders

Seven years ago, Sue Henry moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a place where she didn’t know anyone – today, she's made a lot of friendships in...

Town blames contractor for bad sound Nov. 11

After the embarrassing failure of the sound system during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Old Town, Niagara-on-the-Lake staff are pointing the finger at a...

Grape-growing posse are in a league of their own

For the quartet who make up the League of Famers, the wine industry has been a big part of their lives. These four men –...

Bring your toys to the parade and support Newark Neighbours

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro has teamed up with Newark Neighbours to make the holidays a bit more magical for those in need. Hydro will be collecting toy...

Grace Church market sells out

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report The folks at Grace United Church always try to make their Christmas Market as traditional, as warm, and as...

NOTL Gives Back to Newark Neighbours and children’s hospital

When Revel broker Jessie MacDonald started the NOTL Gives Back charity drive 14 years ago, she was simply doing her part to help out...

Ross’s Ramblings: Of historic buildings, colourful celebrations and sad sports

Do Ross’s Ramblings focus too often on Niagara-on-the-Lake's Old Town? At the risk of over-rambling, this week I will touch on three diverse subjects. Firstly,...

Queenston choir will make ‘Christmas Wishes’ come true

A staple of the holiday season in Niagara-on-the-Lake is returning on Sunday, with a new performance set list and a group of special guests. The...

Christmas cheer, finally here: Holiday happenings in NOTL

Candlelight Stroll | Friday, Dec. 1 From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., this hugely popular event will commence for another year, with all proceeds going to...

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