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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.”

Goettler Foundation, NOTL Rotary partner on coral reef project

Bill French Special to The Lake Report The Goettler Foundation and the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake have teamed up to help fund a $65,000 coral reef...

St. Davids speed enforcement camera coming in April

Drivers travelling along York Road near St. Davids Public School may have noticed what appears to be one of Niagara Region’s new speed cameras. They...

Icewine festival kicks off at outlet mall

Below-freezing temperatures didn’t put a damper on this year’s icewine kick-off. The Outlet Collection at Niagara’s Curbside space hosted one of the first weekend events...

Niagara rally shows support for release of Israeli hostages

Sunday marked 100 days since about 240 hostages were taken from Israel to Gaza during the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, launching the Israel-Hamas...

Public to get look at report on controversial King Street proposal

The public will finally get a chance to see a recommendation report from town staff concerning a controversial development proposed for land on King...

Zalepa following legal advice in declaring conflict on Rand

Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa says his decision to declare a conflict of interest over the development of the Rand Estate was not taken lightly. Development...

Tawny Ridge project one step from town approval

Tawny Ridge project one step from town approval A major development proposal for St. Davids is close to receiving final council approval but neighbours remain...

Temperature turnaround makes pickings great for icewine grapes

With warmer-than-average December temperatures in the books, it seemed like the conditions needed to pick grapes for icewine might never arrive. “There’s no snow, no...

Town and SORE issue statements on Rand Estate development

The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake released the following statement about decisions that have been made by staff and council in closed meetings about subdivision plans...

Council reverses course: No heritage trail access to Rand subdivision

After an immense public outcry, Niagara-on-the-Lake council has withdrawn an offer that would have let developer use part of the Upper Canada Heritage Trail...

Conflict complaint prompts probe by integrity commissioner

A Niagara-on-the-Lake councillor is being investigated by the town's integrity commissioner after someone complained she failed to declare a conflict of interest.  “A fellow business...

Chautauqua getting lower speed limits after three years of lobbying

After three years of pushing, residents may be able to walk the streets of Chautauqua a little more safely.  Council voted to decrease speed limits...

Over 500 respond to NOTL seniors housing survey, so far

Project closes on Sunday but there's still time to fill it out   More than 500 people have responded to a survey that aims to find...

NOTL council reverses decision to let developer build access road across heritage trail land

Following a loud public outcry, Niagara-on-the-Lake council has voted to reverse a decision granting Solmar Development Corp. a right-of-way easement over the Upper Canada...

NOTL restaurants make OpenTable’s top healthy restaurants list

Two Niagara-on-the-Lake restaurants have made it on OpenTable's new list of the top restaurants in Canada where diners can eat healthy while still enjoying...

233 kilos of suspected cocaine seized at Queenston-Lewiston bridge

The Canada Border Services Agency says it seized 233 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the border near Niagara-on-the-Lake, valued at an estimated $6.5 million. The...

Fundraiser puts food on table of families of fallen farmworkers

The community came together during the holiday season to help the families of two farmworkers whose lives were cut short and one who is...

Resident leads opposition to tree cuttings on neighbouring lot

A custom home builder wants to tear down a house on Simcoe Street and put two up in its place.  But neighbour Stuart McCormack says...

Watch out: Speed cameras active in Virgil

Slow down, or you're getting a ticket. Signs are up on Regional Road 55 in Virgil warning drivers that Niagara region’s speed cameras are officially...

Chef’s book is a Feast of Friends

Good food needs marinating, and chef David Watt thinks putting together a good book does, too. At least that was Watt’s outlook on his two-year-long...

Amalgamation not the answer in Niagara, Zalepa says

Gary Zalepa didn’t like the tone of a question put to him by Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff.. The Niagara-on-the-Lake lord mayor was answering Oosterhoff’s...

NOTL man among recipients of Order of Ontario for 2023

A Niagara-on-the-Lake man who has been credited with helping to shape the lives of young musicians from across the province is among 25 inductees...

PHOTOS: Taking time to celebrate the new year

A sizable crowd turned out as usual on New Year's Eve to ring in the new year at midnight at the clock tower on...

NOTL looks forward to tourism and togetherness in 2024

Representatives of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Friends of Fort George have an optimistic outlook for 2024.  During Monday’s New Year’s Levee at Navy...

Firefighters make quick work of early morning blaze

A rural Niagara-on-the-Lake house fire drew a platoon-sized force of firefighters early Friday morning.  “We did a very good job here, all things considered,” said...

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