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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.

PHOTO GALLERY: Santa Claus was running through town: Event raises $5,200 for NOTL Youth Collective

Santa Claus is coming to town very soon, but Christmas came a bit early in NOTL last weekend when hundreds of Santa Clauses were...

Rise in antisemitism has united Jewish community, rabbi tells Hanukkah celebration in NOTL

Prominent criminal lawyer Brian Greenspan was featured speaker at Navy Hall gathering   Tension between supporters of Israel and Palestine has prompted an increase in antisemitic...

Town will use character study of Rand Estate to help guide property’s development

A character study of the Rand Estate presented to Niagara-on-the-Lake council will determine how the town writes its development policies for the historic property. Tim...

Wine tax reduction and other sweeping changes to industry welcomed with enthusiasm

Superlatives are flowing in response to the province's announcement that it will implement a bundle of measures intended to support the wine industry. “Gamechanger,”...

PHOTO GALLERY: Crowds cheer as Tractor Parade rolls through Virgil

Farm tractors (large and small), vineyard equipment, flatbed trailers, ATVs and much more took to the streets of Virgil on the evening of Thursday,...

Town appoints Bruce Zvaniga as interim chief administrator

Town council has named Bruce Zvaniga as Niagara-on-the-Lake’s interim chief administrative officer. He takes over the job on Jan. 1. Zvaniga, a veteran of some 40...

Youth Collective is charity of choice for January’s Black Tie Gala

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual Black Tie Gala will make its return at the start of 2024, with the proceeds this year going to help out the...

Lezlie Wade talks beating the odds with her record-breaking comeback from COVID

Award-winning director, writer, lyricist and actor Lezlie Wade has been breaking records throughout her career.  Just this September, her production of "Spamalot" became the second-longest-running...

Exploring History: Robert Warren’s Cottage, Chautauqua 

In the early 1880s, Robert Warren, postmaster for Niagara, and others from Toronto wanted to establish a summer camp based on the ideas of...

Tenant won’t leave, NOTL woman is on outside looking in

Shirley Jenne says she now knows she made a mistake back in 2014 when she allowed a man to live in a house she...

‘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....

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