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Joyous NOTL picnic returns Saturday

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to bring a dish and pull up a seat as the Joyous NOTL summer picnic returns for its fifth year Saturday. The community potluck will run...

NOTL parts ways with longtime town treasurer

Council appointed Nick Alaimo as treasurer Tuesday, replacing Kyle Freeborn, who departed after more than 14 years with the municipality. Alaimo's appointment takes effect immediately.

$9.7M moves Niagara airport expansion closer to takeoff

Commercial flights to and from Niagara-on-the-Lake are one step closer to reality, after the Niagara District Airport secured $9.7 million from the province for the project.

World Cup watch party brings NOTL communities together

World Cup mania reached a fever pitch on Sunday afternoon as soccer fans came out to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to witness the final match of this year's FIFA World Cup.

NOTL had roughly $2.35M in unspent project funds last year

The money will either return to its original funding source or help pay for related work, including protective equipment for firefighters, guide rail improvements, crack sealing and more.

Tribunal orders WSIB to compensate injured farm workers

Ruling could have far-reaching effects for injured migrants   In a major victory for seasonal migrant workers, a provincial tribunal has ordered the Workplace Safety and...

Indigenous arts festival receives national nod

For years, many have felt there is a gap between significant issues taking place in Indigenous communities across Canada and what the general public,...

NOTL migrant worker bike program a second career for skilled volunteers

Project needs more adult two-wheelers to boost inventory   Dennis Blake will often see his handiwork when he’s out and about in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Blake is a volunteer...

‘Stewarts’ of the land: Old St. Davids church to be remade as family home

The old Presbyterian church in St. Davids is getting a facelift. The town is reviewing a development application from its owners, Mark and Brenda Stewart,...

‘Respect is key:’ NOTL teacher recognized with Prime Minister’s Award

For Bryce Honsinger, teaching has been a lifelong passion. With 23 years under his belt, he has accomplished many of his dreams – namely,...

Summer program grants helped NOTL students launch businesses

In the beginning, video production was just an amusing pastime for Preston Sibley. He started Sibp55 Productions three years ago, after undergoing heart surgery...

Rock club gets a new name and partners with Niagara Geopark

NOTL's Kids Rock Club has a new name and is gearing up ready to provide youth with more experiential learning. The newly named GeoKids Club has...

Walker’s Country Market helps Newark Neighbours make Thanksgiving a little sweeter for those in need

Walker’s Country Market has been donating pies to Newark Neighbours each holiday season for the past 10 years now – and Walker's participation continues...

Arts: ‘My Fair Lady’ highlights Shaw playbill for 2024

The Shaw Festival has revealed its lineup for the 2024 season, and topping its bill of works is the return of the timeless musical...

Police charge man in hit-and-run that killed NOTL cyclist, 84

Police have charged a 37-year-old man in the fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a Niagara-on-the-Lake cyclist in July. Niagara Regional Police detectives arrested a man Tuesday in...

Annual Sisters in Spirit vigil keeps memories of missing women alive

Traditional Mohawk teacher Jackie Labonte, left, and Indigenous community connections facilitator Marie Bowering unveil the frame of what will be a teardrop-shaped cairn to...

Niagara Now and The Lake Report welcome newest reporter

Niagara Now and The Lake Report are pleased to announce the newest addition to our reporting team, Richard Hutton. A seasoned Niagara area reporter, Hutton...

Massive oak was there one day, gone the next

Mother Nature works in mysterious ways. On a Saturday in late September, Rudy Enns, warmly embraced a mighty oak tree that stood on the edge...

Comedy night brings Team Pillsy’s Terry Fox fundraiser to $120k

Once again, Joe Pillitteri brought his love for comedy and passion for charity together, helping to raise almost $87,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Friday’s...

School bus driver charged with careless driving after crash

Police have charged a 71-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake school bus driver after his bus struck a pickup truck Monday morning. None of the 13 children aboard the...

Healing fundraiser supports upkeep of Willowbank Love Garden

The healing powers of music, love and community encapsulated a Sunday evening at the Willowbank Love Garden, where a fundraiser was held to help...

Region pushing ahead with controversial St. Davids roundabout

Despite objection from residents, the region is moving forward with plans to build a roundabout in the heart of the St. Davids village. Frank Tassone,...

Community rallies to raise cash for cenotaph repairs

Enough money has been raised to start repairs on Niagara-on-the-Lake’s landmark clock tower cenotaph. Thanks to residents and businesses in the community, the century-old cenotaph...

Region to spend $84 million on roads in NOTL in next five years

The region is picking up the tab for $84 million in road work over the next five years in Niagara-on-the-Lake – including a roundabout...

Worries of over-tourism greet plan for new hotel in Old Town

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents voiced a slew of arguments against a hotel proposed in the middle of Old Town at a council meeting Tuesday night. The proposal...

NOTL road repairs a priority in capital budget talks

While Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors got their first look at the proposed 2024 capital budget, it was a memo from the town's treasurer that got the...

NOTL takes steps toward truth and reconciliation

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake may have reached a proverbial fork in the road in its relationship to Indigenous communities. The town raised the Every Child...

Invasive spotted lanternfly sighted in Niagara

Insect can destroy vineyards and wreak havoc on agricultural sector   The highly invasive spotted lanternfly, which has the power to destroy entire vineyards, now has...

Congregation comes together to welcome Moderator at Grace United

The Moderator of the United Church of Canada is only able to visit a dozen or so of the church's 2,700 congregations across the...

Queenston Heights hosts party for Brock’s birthday

The team at Brock's Monument is inviting everyone to join them on Oct. 6 to celebrate the life of the hero of Upper Canada:...

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