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NOTL Votes 2026: ‘Nobody up there would get my vote’: Sewage-hit resident interrupts St. Davids debate

A St. Davids resident who stopped a Niagara-on-the-Lake all-candidates debate Wednesday to demand action on sewage backing into homes said not one candidate on stage had earned his vote.

Public park next to new development in Glendale may open this spring

Niagara-on-the-Lake unanimously backed a deal Tuesday that would let the developer behind Modero Estates build the development’s public park sooner, rather than wait for the town to take on the project later.

NOTL Votes 2026: Growth can continue without losing town’s character, says Wiens supporter

About 100 people attended Wiens' campaign barbecue in Virgil, where supporters put development and property taxes at the top of their list of priorities for the next council.

NOTL Votes 2026: Mayoral candidates face off at jam-packed debate

Monday night's debate moved through 14 questions on growth, taxes, transparency, tourism, climate change and how the next mayor should lead. The forum also exposed clear differences in how each candidate would approach the job.

Fancy hats and sport of kings: Fundraiser draws huge crowd for Niagara Polo match

Niagara Polo returned to the historic Commons on Saturday, welcoming crowds to watch polo matches with players from the Toronto Polo Club.

Neighbour worries new development will damage 150-year-old tree

A proposal to build new townhouses on the shores of Four Mile Creek in St. Davids has one neighbour worried about her trees. Hummel Properties,...

Last women standing: Two residents urge town to reject large Glendale highrise project

After almost four hours of public debate on a variety of planning issues at NOTL council last Tuesday night, two patient women were the...

One region-wide city: Schlange thinks amalgamation would benefit Niagara

Former regional CAO calls for sweeping governance changes   Change isn't strange for Harry Schlange. The former Niagara Region chief administrative officer has been the driving force...

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...

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