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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.

TD Niagara Jazz Festival caps off 10th anniversary at Simcoe Park

The TD Niagara Jazz Festival concluded its summer lineup with Music in the Park at Simcoe Park last Saturday. Featuring food, free dance lessons and,...

Mother and son charged in series of NOTL business break-ins

A mother and son from London, Ont., are facing a long list of charges in connection with a series of break-ins at Niagara businesses,...

Friends add a little jazz to kickstart burial ground fundraising

While listening to jazz in the park, some music lovers decided to set some time aside for a history lesson. George Webber was given space...

Farmers keeping close eye on crops after heavy rainfall

Grape growers and tender fruit farmers are carefully watching over their vineyards and orchards after hail and a few days of heavy rain rocked...

Construction of Glendale roundabout in progress

Construction at York Road and Glendale Avenue in Niagara-on-the-Lake began last Saturday. The intersection’s roundabout will be fully closed until July 28 at 7...

Big changes, big growth in NOTL’s gardens over 30 years

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents took a tour of their town last Monday to learn about the work that goes into making it the place they call...

Mind Your Meters: Chautauqua residents skeptical of town’s neighbourhood traffic study findings

Niagara-on-the-Lake staff say Chautauqua does not have a speeding problem, based on information they collected from a traffic study done in the spring. Some of...

NOTL cyclist dies of injuries suffered in hit-and-run

An 84-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake cyclist who was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash has died of his injuries. Niagara Regional Police said Nestor Chemerika died Tuesday...

Mind Your Meters: Stop signs successfully slow speedsters at tricky intersection

A few signs have made a world of difference in rural Niagara-on-the-Lake. Residents on McNab Road say they're happy to see slower speeds and fewer...

Police seize vehicle they suspect was involved in NOTL hit-and-run

Niagara Regional Police have located a vehicle they suspect was involved in the hit-and-run of 84-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Nestor Chemerika. The truck, a pewter-coloured 1999...

Lions Club exchange program lets students experience the world

Travelling to other countries can give you a lot of perspective about where you come from. For example, exchange student Bridget Bontekoning is from the...

Community garden bountiful this summer — despite theft of produce from private plots

In spite of the pilfering of some prime vegetables early last week, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s community garden is thriving this summer.  During an open house Saturday for...

Fun in spades at Red Roof Retreat’s summer camp

Red Roof Retreat’s summer camp is a place full of animals, crafts, horse-drawn buggy rides and smiles.  “I just love the fact that you can...

Queen’s Royal Beach safe for swimming again

Beach trips are back on. After the region said high E. coli levels made Queen's Royal Beach unsafe for swimming last Thursday, the water passed...

Restrictive policies a barrier to better rural water services, resident says

Rural residents in Niagara-on-the-Lake want better water services, but a regional policy may be the thing that stops them from getting it. Currently, the region...

Shaw awards $4,800 to local charity groups

A group of fortunate charities in Niagara-on-the-Lake got an extra boost from the performing arts world Wednesday afternoon. The Shaw Festival donated $4,800 in discounted...

Twelve Mile Creek ‘unsafe for recreational use,’ hydro says

NOTL resident Barbara Worthy says she wants to lead the charge to make Twelve Mile Creek safer for the public.  After her son Liam Neumann...

St. Davids Lions Carnival celebrates six decades of community support

The St. Davids Lions are hard at work getting ready to commemorate a milestone anniversary – 60 years of serving their community. This year’s anniversary...

Three-storey apartment proposed on edge of Old Town

 Residents on King Street may be getting some new neighbours, but many believed they'd be getting quite a few less. Homeowners have a few concerns...

Passion for history comes alive at the Battle of Fort George

For those that come out to every bi-annual celebration of the Battle of Fort George, the re-enactment is a fun tradition or getaway with...

Kayakers are feeling pushed out of Balls Beach

Some kayakers are finding it challenging to launch their kayaks from Balls Beach Park.  Balls Beach is one of the few places in Niagara-on-the-Lake to...

Newark Neighbours food drive Saturday to help fill empty shelves

  Newark Neighbours is holding a community food drive this Saturday to help stock the empty shelves at its new, expanded location in Virgil.  The food...

NOTL pop-up library returns for another summer of reader’s delights

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is bringing back its outdoor pop-up library this summer. The event is headed all across NOTL, most recently stopping at Centennial...

Niagara College focuses on education after discovery of invasive oak wilt

A Niagara College official says the campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is tackling the town's oak wilt crisis with education, transparency and staying ahead of the...

UPDATE: Police urge driver in NOTL hit-and-run to surrender

Niagara Regional Police are urging the motorist who left the scene after striking an 84-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake cyclist to turn themselves in. After releasing photos of...

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