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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.”

Residents bring fury to council over Glendale hotel plans

No torches, no pitchforks, but residents came to council mad all the same on Tuesday night. A proposed hotel and condominium has enflamed the passions...

PHOTO GALLERY: Princess Sophie tours Inniskillin, attends gala during visit to NOTL

Niagara-on-the-Lake got the royal treatment on Saturday. Princess Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, spent a day in town, touring a winery and attending a gala...

NOTL entrepreneurs among finalists for Women in Business Awards

Several Niagara-on-the-Lake entrepreneurs and leaders in the world of entertainment, culture and tourism are among the more than 200 finalists in this year's regional...

Crossroads students parade in costumes

On Halloween morning, students of all ages at Crossroads Public School took part in the annual costume parade. From Barbie to Batman, kids showed off...

NOTL man faces charges in two attempted armed robberies

A Niagara-on-the-Lake man has been charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a St. Catharines car rental business and an attempted holdup...

With Pan Am bronze, St. Davids boxer continues Olympic quest

St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright arrived home from the Pan American Games on the weekend with a bronze medal and a promise to herself...

More people turning to food banks for help, Newark Neighbours says

Food Banks Canada’s latest numbers are out and it appears that last year's food insecurity problem has not gone away – it's getting worse. The organization's...

Government funds will provide farmers with more fruits from their labour

Funding from the federal and provincial governments will help tender fruit farmers produce more and carve out a bigger slice of the produce pie,...

Comedian Ron James seeks treasure in NOTL

Ron James strikes comedy gold in Niagara-on-the-Lake with season two of "1 Man’s Treasure." Set to release in the spring of 2024, James and his...

Halloween photo gallery: Virgil family decks the halls with bones and bodies

After moving to Canada in 2012, Miguel Pumariega decided he would celebrate Halloween to the fullest to make up for lost time. Pumariega grew up...

Mewburn Road repairs will take another two months, town says

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is continuing major repairs to a road leading to Niagara Falls after hitting a snag with construction in late August.  Walker...

Community group plans independent survey on NOTL housing needs

A group of concerned residents is joining forces with Niagara College students to assess the housing challenges faced by seniors in Niagara-on-the-Lake and explore...

Council limits speaking times to five minutes at planning meetings

NOTL residents will have to make their arguments twice as quickly at future planning meetings. In response to higher workloads and shorter deadlines for town...

Mavridis proposes new hotel and condo project for Glendale

A Niagara-on-the-Lake restaurateur has a plan to build hotels and condos in Glendale.  Bob Mavridis, owner of Corks and Orzo, wants to build a mixed-use...

Leaky sewers contaminating NOTL creek with E. coli, town says

A Niagara-on-the-Lake creek has some of the brownest, foulest water in the region and the culprit appears to be leaky sewage lines. The Niagara Peninsula Conservation...

Town tweaks tax implementation plan for short-term rentals

Niagara-on-the-Lake is doing a minor course correction before it extends the municipal room tax to short-term rentals starting in January. Staff received a letter from...

Veterans owed ‘a debt we can never pay back,’ says Poppy Brigade volunteer

Joan Hill says all Canadians should feel indebted to those who found it within themselves to answer the call of duty during wartime. But no...

NOTL Catholic Women’s League celebrates 100th year

Sabina Knight Special to The Lake Report The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Women’s League is marking its 100th anniversary in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Bishop Gerard Bergie celebrated mass...

Exploring History: The spirits of the Prince of Wales Hotel 

William Long, a local hotelier, built the hotel at the corner of King and Picton streets. In the 1890s, Long was involved in an...

Legion to host Remembrance Day ceremony Nov. 11

The Royal Canadian Legion branch 124 will once again host a ceremony on Nov. 11 in honour of Remembrance Day, on behalf of veteran...

Niagara College gets $50K injection to help with food innovation

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing one your home recipes hit the shelves of your local supermarket, an opportunity to hit the ground running...

Firefighters donate to Niagara Nursery School

The Virgil Volunteer Firefighters Association donated $500 to the Niagara Nursery School on Monday. The money was a part of the proceeds from the...

As popularity grows, NOTL Pickleball Club is expanding

Pickleball seemingly has become one of the most popular activities in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On Sunday an open house at the NOTL Pickleball Club’s brand-new indoor courts...

Author, explorer Adam Shoalts brings his latest journey to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Adventurer and writer Adam Shoalts’ latest feature of exploration took him 3,400 kilometres north from Lake Erie to the Arctic shores of Ungava Bay. Now,...

Doors Open offers a behind-the-scenes look at NOTL history

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town known for its history – and with that comes a few secrets. For those who toured 12 of NOTL’s historic buildings...

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