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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.”

NOTL, Niagara Falls sell internet business to Cogeco

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is getting out of the broadband internet business, announcing it has sold the network company it partially owned for two...

Niagara College hosts career fair at NOTL campus, Feb. 5 and 6

Looking for a job? Niagara College is hosting a one-stop shop for job seekers when it presents its annual career fair Monday and Tuesday, Feb....

Suspended trustee didn’t properly report expenses, audit finds

Reports show Natalia Benoit had links to far right groups   Editor's note: This story has been corrected to make clear that the Compliance Audit Review...

Free February returns as NOTL Museum waives admission fee

You won’t have to spend a dime this month to enjoy all the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has to offer. The museum is once again waiving its...

Council rejects King Street proposal

Council has chosen to fight, not settle.  Niagara-on-the-Lake’s elected officials have voted to combat a developer’s project application at an upcoming legal hearing, despite town...

St. Davids residents upset by response to development concerns

As a controversial Niagara-on-the-Lake residential development winds its way through the approval process, some residents of St. Davids are feeling left in the dark. Heading into...

Regional council should have debated Israel-Palestine motion: Kaiser

Andrea Kaiser says she simply wanted people advocating for Israeli and Palestinian victims of the ongoing war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas...

Too early to assess impact of student visa cap: Niagara College

A Niagara College official says the college needs more details before it knows how a cap on permits being offered to international students —...

NOTL Museum tells stories in honour of Black History Month

Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is honouring Black History Month with a series of presentations throughout February. The museum kicks off the...

Gateway church marks milestones with open house

Gateway Community Church has a new home for Sunday worship, and a new pastor tending to the flock. And to celebrate the changes, the Pentecostal...

Council OKs 12 homes at Tawny Ridge, rejects townhouses

Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors want to keep St. Davids small. After residents campaigned against a mixed residential develoment proposal in St. Davids, council on Tuesday night approved...

Good food and sweet icewine bring crowds out in the rain

Even under the cover of snow and rain, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village drew crowds for both weekends running.  Despite rainy conditions on Saturday and Sunday...

Here among the cats: NOTL group seeks to help feline friends

Miesha and Phoenix were busy making themselves at home, looking out the window or simply checking out the surroundings, at their temporary home with...

Council rejects town planner recommendation, refuses to approve controversial King Street condo plan

Niagara-on-the-Lake council rejected the recommendations of its own planning staff Wednesday night, refusing to approve an unpopular King Street condo project proposed by Bice...

Growth fuels need for St. David’s Cold Storage expansion

With an ever-growing client list, it's clear to St. David's Cold Storage president Alfred Dyck that the business has room to grow — including...

Bakers show off their skills – at the library

Whether you’re a new home baker or the next Anna Olson, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library’s monthly bake-offs are the place to be.  Led by community...

Seasonal patios renewed but with concerns for future

Niagara-on-the-Lake continues to support seasonal patios more than three years after they became a fixture in town, but one councillor thinks there’s room for...

Arts: Olde Angel Inn featured in CBC’s new ghost hunting series

Many residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake could likely recite a piece of history about the Olde Angel Inn — and some may even know that it's...

What you need to know about speed reductions in Chautauqua

Streets in the Chautauqua neighbourhood of Niagara-on-the-Lake are getting new, reduced speed limits as part of a year-long pilot project. Here’s how what you...

Tender fruit growers keep an eye on weather amid winter chill

It’s a little too early for tender fruit growers to be pressing the panic button about quantity – and quality – of the 2024...

Researchers analyzing nearly 600 responses to seniors housing survey

And now the analysis begins. Fieldwork for the survey of Niagara-on-the-Lake seniors’ future housing options closed Sunday and all told nearly 600 people answered the...

Cold temps can’t keep icewine fans away

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s icewine festival village was kicked off with weather fit for an icey weekend of wine tasting.  Saturday and Sunday marked the first weekend of...

NOTL Catholic trustee suspended for Nazi and Pride flag comparison

Niagara-on-the-Lake Catholic school board trustee Natalia Benoit violated the board’s code of conduct by comparing the Pride flag to the Nazi flag, an independent...

Snow kidding: Cool contest conjures up nicknames for town plows

What’s in a name? Plenty for NOTL’s snow and sidewalk plows   Sled Zeppelin’s coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake and they’re bringing Scoop Dogg and Ctrl Salt Delete...

St. Catharines hospital to be renamed for Marotta family after $15M donation

Niagara Health says a multi-million dollar donation from a Niagara-on-the-Lake family will go a long way toward transforming health care in Niagara. Sisters Angela Marotta...

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