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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.

Cenotaph renovations could start before end of year

After looming tall over Queen Street for more than a century, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s landmark clock tower cenotaph is in desperate need of internal repairs. Members of...

Sports: Golfers take their best shot and try to Beat the Pro

It’s open season on the head pro at Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. As another summer winds down, participants in some of the club’s leagues are having...

U.S. Coast Guard practises search and rescue skills offshore

If you were near the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club last Friday morning, you may have noticed an orange-coloured helicopter hovering over Lake Ontario, just offshore. Not...

Whose dam is it anyway?

Dams in Virgil are in need of repairs, but who's going to foot the bill? That's a “million-dollar question,” says a Niagara-on-the-Lake councillor. Well, the...

Rotary Club’s Ice Wine Cocktail Party is just around the corner

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club’s sold out annual Ice Wine Cocktail Party is fast approaching — and you don’t need to like ice wine to...

Moved school bus stops leave parents and town confused

When students from Garrison Village went back to school this week, an unexpected change in their transportation arrangements left the kids and their parents...

84 charges laid in fatal Ssonix explosion

St. Catharines Fire Services has laid 84 charges against Ssonix Products 2010 Inc. and its three directors in relation to the explosion that killed...

Terry Fox’s brother raises flag at NOTL town hall

Fred Fox says he can feel a sense of community when he visits small towns like Niagara-on-the-Lake. “I think in a small community everybody knows...

Residents hope third time’s a charm for indoor NOTL pool

Fully accessible options in Niagara-on-the-Lake for residents who want to swim during the fall and winter are almost non-existent – unless you fancy a...

Pools are closed but splash pad a great way to beat the heat

With all of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s community pools closed for the season as of Monday, the town urges residents to beat the late summer heat at...

Niagara police out in force as school returns

Niagara Regional Police were out in force for the first day of school. For its 23rd annual Traffic and Safety Awareness Day, police set up...

New pilot program for workers could benefit farmers

But critic fears revised rules might worsen workplace concerns   A new government program for agriculture workers could make life easier for some farmers in Niagara-on-the-Lake. But...

Students celebrate their first day back

A few tears and lots of excitement as kids start a new school year Here today and gone tomorrow.  The first day back to school in...

Unused ordnance could still be problem on old military land

The fate of Niagara-on-the-Lake's decommissioned former wastewater plant on Lakeshore Road is in the hands of the federal government.  In August the Niagara Region's public...

Mystery solved: What causes wet spot at Navy Hall?

Ever wonder what’s going on with that spongy spot over near Navy Hall? After a resident suggested it might be a leaky pipe that could...

Quest for a cure: Young diabetic leads charity walk

Except for the white patch on her arm, there’s nothing to suggest 11-year-old Greta Sobol’s problems are any different from those of other kids...

New varieties bring an early start to Niagara’s peach season

New types of peaches are allowing farmers to start the peach season earlier, get more fruit into more homes faster and give people new...

Grace United Church to celebrate its 200th anniversary with special sermon

This year marks exactly two centuries since construction was completed on the Grace United Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since the church's opening, parishioners have been gathering...

NOTL tourism sector bouncing back from COVID doldrums

Despite some bumps in the road, this year's tourist season has exceeded expectations in Niagara-on-the-Lake, industry representatives say. The travel sector was one of the...

New crosswalk for busy Mississagua Street

Another new crosswalk in Niagara-on-the-Lake is steps away from completion. The region is installing the new crossing on Mississagua Street at Anderson Lane near the...

Ghost stories and graveyard strolls at annual Jane’s Walk

A heritage home in Niagara-on-the-Lake may be a little bit haunted, if its resident is to be believed.  Elizabeth Pilzecki, who lives at 507 Butler...

Residents get chance to speak on Queen St. hotel proposal

Residents are finally getting their crack at a three-year-old hotel proposal. The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has just received an application from Van Riesen Hotel Group...

Soccer season wraps up with end-of-year festival

Members of the U14 NOTL soccer team, front row: Mark Baranski and coach J.P. Konik. Middle row: Vanessa Rezza, Angelina La Valle, Matthew Amodeo,...

Sailing Club goes green and reduces litter during Shark Championship

One week, 48 boats and only two bags of garbage. Thanks to Sailor for the Sea's Clean Regatta protocols, this year’s Shark World Championship in...

Butler family gathering connects members of worldwide society

For Carol Butler Ross, the weekend’s assembly of the Butlers of was all about spending time with family – even if they had never...

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