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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.”

Gymnastics, ping pong and more part of new roster of kids’ activities

Kids will have a bit more to do in Niagara-on-the-Lake this fall. The town is introducing two new children’s activities after the town identified increasing...

Beekeeping program benefits prized pollinators – and Red Roof Retreat

Red Roof Retreat was a hive of activity during last Thursday’s honey extraction demonstration.  The Host a Hive program, run by Niagara Beeway, has about...

Indigenous communities have mixed feelings about path to reconciliation

While some in Indigenous communities feel optimistic about the path toward truth and reconciliation, others say there’s a long way to go. Phil Davis, who...

Glendale Rising: White Oaks proposes new, high-density condo towers

Glendale is taking the first step toward becoming a bona fide urban centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake – with the unveiling of a major new development...

Residents surprised to learn about huge White Oaks project

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent To say residents of the Niagara on the Green neighbourhood were surprised when they learned that White Oaks Resort and Spa is...

Pedal Pushers fight ‘pandemic of loneliness’ for palliative patients

Life with a serious illness takes a toll on more than just the body, says Jodey Porter. Her husband, Ben Buholtz, suffered a stroke in...

Sean Simpson to lead NOTL Museum’s $10M expansion project

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has recruited pharmacist Sean Simpson as the face of a major $10-million project aimed at revitalizing and expanding the facility. Simpson will...

Saturday’s Hummel Healing Cycle Ride benefits palliative care

Ryan Boisvert Special to Niagara Now This Saturday's Pedal Pushers Challenge fundraising ride for palliative care is named in honour of Niagara-on-the-Lake developer Rainer Hummel. Bonnie Bagnulo,...

New plaque unveiled at Black burial ground; fundraising for archeological dig gears up

The Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground officially has a new plaque. On Tuesday afternoon councillors, staff and residents met at the Mississaugua Street property for...

Erwin Wiens shares the wealth from his $10,000 hole-in-one winnings

Coun. Erwin Wiens had a tremendous stroke of luck during the town's golf tournament on Sept. 14, scoring a perfect hole-in-one and winning $10,000...

PHOTO GALLERY: 2023 Rotary Icewine Cocktail Party

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club’s sold out Icewine Cocktail Party on Sept. 15 raised more than $25,000 for NOTL's Red Roof Retreat and Rotary International...

1970s NDSS grads reunite at Legion to reminisce

Nearly 50 years after departing Niagara District Secondary School, about 100 graduates were eager to come together from near and far for a reunion...

Newark Neighbours’ Saturday food drive needs more donations

Newark Neighbours' porch pick-up food drive is fast approaching and more donations are needed.  “Right now, we're a bit short,” Newark Neighbours board chair Cindy Grant...

NOTL boxer heads to Colombia to train for Pan Am Games

She’s competing against some of the best amateur boxers in the world and she knows this is where she is supposed to be. Mckenzie Wright,...

Missing two years, her dad is ‘truly a one-of-a-kind’

Daughter raising money for a memorial bench for Darren Werner   Mikayla Werner is honouring her dad in the best way she knows how — with...

NOTL’s Terry Fox Run raises $61,000 – and counting

Terry Fox and his story have touched the lives of countless Canadians – and NOTL residents are no exception. As one of the top fundraisers...

Integrity commissioner ends probe of controversial $10K exchange

The controversy over a $10,000 cash exchange between developer Benny Marotta and Coun. Gary Burroughs is over, the town says, after the municipality's integrity...

Lake Report honoured with eight national journalism awards

The Lake Report has again been honoured with several national awards for its journalism. The Canadian Community Newspaper Association’s annual awards were announced Friday and...

Council settles property dispute, avoids tribunal hearing

Council has avoided a trip to the Ontario Land Tribunal by overturning a decision made by the committee of adjustment. As a result, Keith Turner...

Native centre board members embroiled in contentious lawsuit

A major legal battle is brewing between the board of the Niagara Regional Native Centre and board members who were ousted in February. The former...

Residents want better access to future subdivision

A new subdivision being proposed in St. Davids may only have one way in for vehicles – and that's a big concern for some...

Road rally raises $20,000 for Red Roof Retreat

It was a frenzied NOTL-focused scavenger hunt on four wheels. Unsuspecting Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, visitors and business operators encountered a non-military invasion Saturday morning as nearly...

More daycare centres needed, but not as urgently as staff, says expert

A new child care centre in Queenston is adding a much-needed service to Niagara-on-the-Lake and its adjoining cities. The newly-opened child care centre in Queenston,...

NOTL wineries back Gates’ push to end ‘unfair’ 6.1% tax

Only Ontario imposes a 6.1 per cent tax on wine sales at vintners' retail stores and winery proprietor Bill Redelmeier can't understand why the...

Hydro outage in Old Town leaves 650 customers without power

A major power outage affecting about 650 homes and businesses in Old Town was repaired by Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro in just under three hours on...

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