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See the human side of the paranormal at Fort George

During spooky season, the Friends of Fort George explore the town’s relationship with fear and death through ghost tours at the historic fort.

Where to enjoy a spook-tacular Halloween in NOTL

Whether you're chasing ghosts, dressing to impress or just in it for the candy, Halloween weekend is here — and Niagara-on-the-Lake has plenty of ways to get into the spirit.

Post-election, Niagara-on-the-Lake residents and councillors brace for change

As the clock struck 8 p.m. and polling stations across Niagara-on-the-Lake began to close, dozens made their way inside the main auditorium of the NOTL Community Centre, to watch their political future take shape.

Gary Burroughs very confident in new team set to lead NOTL

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new deputy lord mayor says residents have voted to be heard — and the incoming council needs to listen and explain its decisions clearly.

NOTL Votes 2026: Voter turnout 52% in this year’s race, up from last election

The 2026 election saw an uptick in voter turnout compared to the election four years ago. Internet voting, which debuted this year, was a big hit.

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...

Growing Together: Getting ahead of 2024 gardening trends

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year and all the best of things to come...

Peller promises to keep pushing to boost wine industry

It's taken years to get the province and the wine industry on the same page, but several changes unveiled by the Ford government are...

Still time to take part in survey on senior housing needs

There is still time to complete a survey that hopes to find out what Niagara-on-the-Lake residents’ housing needs and desires are as they age. So...

Old Town cigar shop closes doors after nearly three decades

Cigars have been a part of Ian Wilson's life for almost 50 years now. He first started smoking them during his last year of...

Town ups prices on clunky parking services

Hold onto your quarters, parking in Niagara-on-the-Lake just got a wee bit pricier.  NOTL’s council voted to up the cost of parking in all lots...

Tractor parade helps raise $108k for cancer research

When Dorothy Soo-Wiens and Erwin Wiens, organizers of Niagara-on-the-Lake's Christmas tractor parade, teamed up with Joe Pillitteri to cap off his annual fundraiser for...

Interim chief administrator wants to avoid disruptions

Bruce Zvaniga is temporarily taking the helm as Niagara-on-the-Lake's chief administrative officer as the town begins its search for its official replacement for departed...

Upper Canada Lodge to close in June

It is often said that when one door closes, another opens. And that is exactly the case for Upper Canada Lodge, a long-term care home...

Town operations leader heads Home-ilton

There’s no place like Home-ilton for director of operations Rome D’Angelo. After more than a year of running the operations department for Niagara-on-the-Lake, D’Angelo is...

Year in Review: 12 months of change in Niagara-on-the-Lake

With new development proposals from Old Town to Glendale sparking controversy, the resignation of the town's chief administrator, and the first year of the...

Divide grows over using heritage trail in Solmar subdivision work

After a long meeting held behind closed doors on Dec. 15, Niagara-on-the-Lake's council emerged with a public stance on how development should take place...

Penguin Dip swimmers celebrate 40 years of embracing the chill

It started as a way for a few friends to have something to do on Boxing Day, now more than 50 people dip their...

NOTL female farmers part of a rising tide of women in agriculture

It’s not just in offices where more and more women are breaking through the metaphorical glass ceiling – it’s happening in agriculture, too. Take Kim...

Start the new year with a big bang at annual levee at Navy Hall

Looking to start your new year off with a bang? Look no further than the annual New Year's Day Levee at Navy Hall. Hosted by the...

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