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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.

NOTL chef gives his neighbours a good grilling

For the residents of Tuscany Court, community gatherings have been few and far between this summer. Luckily for them, Jason Parsons, executive chef at Peller...

Dig by the docks reveals ‘menagerie’ of historical artifacts

An archeological dig at the site next to the King George III Inn has turned up a trove of artifacts from over a century...

Town seeks feedback on whether to keep outdoor patios

Outdoor patios became a fixture in town during the pandemic – but, originally, they were only meant to be a temporary solution. Now, the town...

Team Pillsy kickstarts Terry Fox fundraising with hundreds of peach pies

A peach pie sale on Tuesday jumpstarted Joe Pillitteri’s season of fundraising for the Terry Fox Run, bringing in more than $5,000 before September's...

Peaches and ice cream at Farmworker Hub a treat for community

The peach cafe at Cornerstone Community Church is no longer a thing of the past. On Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m., NOTLers lined up...

Literacy-loving residents donate thousands of books to Jamaican schools

A few Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are giving students in Jamaica the gift of reading — one book at a time. Over the coming weeks, more than...

Swimmer conquers the river again

With hands tied and no training, Dylan Rumsey swims for Pathstone   Dylan Rumsey swam 12 kilometres down the Niagara River on Saturday – with his...

Rainbow crosswalk vandalism part of troubling trend, experts say

A small stretch of painted pavement has become the site of a symbolic battle in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The town’s new rainbow crosswalk was targeted by vandals...

PRINT ONLY — Online registration for fall library programs starts Sept. 1

Fall is just around the corner and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library has a wide range of offerings for adults and children alike. And this year, for...

Grace United caps off summer with annual market and treasures sale

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report Grace United Church will bookend a summer of church markets in Niagara-on-the-Lake with its Festival Market on Saturday, Sept....

WORLD CHAMPIONS: NOTL crew races to glory in Shark regatta – winning by a foot

And thanks to Sailor for the Sea Clean Regatta protocols, the event generated just two bags of garbage after hundreds of meals over the...

Festival for African women artists takes Riverbrink this weekend

Three years ago, Sonia Aimy wanted to do something to help uplift the work of African women artists like herself. Today, her efforts have resulted...

Tug-of-war during Sunday’s Ceilidh

Seven-year-old Cedric Olsen put in his best effort to carry the team during a game of tug-of-war at Sunday’s Ceilidh celebration outside McFarland House....

Sports: Close matches highlight tennis club’s doubles tourney

A great week of doubles tennis culminated on the weekend with the crowning of men's and women's champions and consolation winners at the Niagara-on-the-Lake...

NOTL lacrosse team honoured 50 years later

They’re a lot older and a little less athletic, but the surviving members of the legendary 1973 Kinsmen Junior B Warriors got together to...

Hit-run wakes Ricardo Street residents

Residents of Ricardo Street were jolted awake late Saturday night when a truck hit a hydro box, causing an outage in the surrounding area. Niagara...

Habitat restoration continues at Two Mile Creek with new installation

Work to rehabilitate the forest and stream of Two Mile Creek began its third phase this week, with the hope of improving the creek's...

Exploring Photos: Queen Street in the 1950s 

This postcard features the west side of Queen Street. The Apothecary is on the corner with a classic Coca-Cola sign. Note, instead of the...

Historical artwork collection donated to the NOTL Museum

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has come into possession of a historical collection of artwork spotlighting the world of Niagara – with some of these pieces...

Online registration for fall library programs starts Sept. 1

  Fall is just around the corner and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library has a wide range of offerings for adults and children alike. And this year, for...

‘A true joy’: $16,000 grant from Goettler family brings new theatre program to life

NOTL's Yellow Door Theatre Project is branching out and launching a new film academy after receiving a $16,000 grant from the Goettler Family Foundation. After...

Old Town gateway on track for August completion

An unseasonably wet August has been a bit of a problem for dry stone mason Menno Braam, but not so much for the wall...

Sailing ‘sharkies’ take over NOTL to compete in world championships

It's no easy feat to sail a 24-foot racing sailboat – but for the competitors taking place in this year's Shark World Championships, the...

Swimmer conquers Lake Ontario in record time

The first swimmer to conquer Lake Ontario this year arrived ashore in Toronto early Wednesday morning – and shattered a nearly 50-year-old record in...

Historian highlights NOTL’s ‘undervalued’ connections to Underground Railroad

Talking about race is one of the hardest discussions to have "on this planet," says historian Rochelle Bush. "Nobody wants to discuss it," the St....

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