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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.”

‘The best defence is a good offence’ says falls prevention specialist

One of the most common ways people experience falls is ascending and descending stairs, says vestibular therapist Trevor Kwolek – but it could happen...

PHOTO: Santa and carols in Chautauqua

Ruth Denyer, left, Laura Jeffrey, Bill Smelser and Andrew Henwood join in during the Chautauqua Residents Association's annual Christmas carol gathering on Friday. About...

Mixed density subdivision is Glendale’s latest upgrade

Big projects continue to come through the pipeline for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s council. NOTL’s elected officials heard a pitch for a new subdivision with 383 units to...

Amalgamate? Council weighs in ahead of provincial hearing

The town’s elected officials are entering the holidays with worries about big-city Niagara-on-the-Lake top of mind. News of a provincial committee coming to St. Catharines...

PHOTO GALLERY: Huge crowds turn out as the sun shines on NOTL’s Christmas Parade

Dozens of groups from Niagara-on-the-Lake and beyond took to the streets on Saturday for the annual Christmas Parade. Santa was the main attraction, of course,...

Opportunity in Hamilton a chance for Cluckie to return home

There’s more to Niagara-on-the-Lake than meets the eye, Marnie Cluckie says. She should know: for the past three years, Cluckie has been NOTL’s chief administrative...

Anonymous donors show up in big ways for Newark Neighbours

Just as Santa does while making his rounds on Christmas Eve, a pair of anonymous donors came to Newark Neighbours bearing gifts, not wanting...

Approval sought for new landfill near Glendale

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent With only eight years remaining in the life of Walker Industries' major landfill overlooking Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Glendale community, the company has started planning...

Charities have chance to get $5,000 boost, courtesy of the Goettlers

Charitable organizations looking for a little help are being encouraged to apply for funding from the Goettler Family Foundation. The funds, in the form of...

‘River’s Perfect Christmas’ teaches kids core values

Al Huberts has a mind for business and a passion for creativity, both of which came into play when working on his latest project,...

Waiver aims to protect town from development fee refunds

The town is hoping a new waiver it's created will protect it from future financial penalties if it fails to make decisions on development...

Community group demands action on excessive speeding

The leaders of a community group that’s been working quietly behind the scenes for three years to prompt Niagara-on-the-Lake to take action about excessive speeding on...

Council rethinking its revised meeting schedule

More town meetings could revert to evening sessions   Do you prefer it in the morning or in the evening? That was the question posed to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s...

Advisory committee to help with future budget talks

The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is bringing back a subcommittee to examine the town's finances and advise council on its spending. After hearing suggestions from Coun....

Lake Report photographer unveils NOTL-themed calendar for 2024

An award-winning photographer whose work has been featured in countless editions of The Lake Report, Dave van de Laar has unveilled a new calendar...

Fill a stocking for those in need

For the fourth year in a row, Joan King is calling on NOTLers to fill a stocking to spread some holiday cheer.  For Dec. 20,...

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...

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