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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.

Photos: No injuries in three-vehicle crash on Lakeshore

All parties are recovering after a three-vehicle crash on Lakeshore Road at the entrance of Niagara Shores Park on Tuesday morning. The crash took place...

Update #2: Police identify make of vehicle in hit-and-run of 84-year-old NOTL cyclist

The vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision Thursday night that seriously injured an 84-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake cyclist is a General Motors brand SUV or pickup...

UPDATE: 84-year-old hit-and-run victim improving after two surgeries. Police still searching for vehicle

The 84-year-old victim of a hit-and-run Thursday evening in rural Niagara-on-the-Lake remains in Hamilton hospital in improved condition after undergoing two surgeries for the...

84-year-old man in life-threatening condition after hit-and-run Thursday night in NOTL

Niagara Regional Police are investigating a hit-and-run Thursday night that left a Niagara-on-the-Lake man with life-threatening injuries. Officers were on patrol at 8:30 p.m. Thursday...

Friends of Fort George offer an exclusive look at Old Fort Erie

You can finally take a look behind the scenes at Old Fort Erie.  Together with the Niagara Parks Commission, the Friends of Fort George are...

Columnist Jaime Watt reflects on highs and lows in new book

For Toronto Star columnist Jaime Watt, the hardest part of the job is the hindsight of what he could have said, or written, differently...

Friends of Fort George celebrates 210 years of ‘Pride and Prejudice’

It's been 210 years since the world was introduced to the captivating romance of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, a creation of British novelist...

NOTL’s Jane’s Walk is journey through time and nature’s tapestry

On Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, participants in the third annual Jane's Walk will set out on a...

Swimmers beware: High E. coli level has closed Queen’s Royal Beach

E. coli levels at Queen’s Royal Beach may put a damper on people's weekend plans. The Region of Niagara has declared Queen's Royal Beach unsafe...

Faces new and old come out for Village’s 25th

The allure of living in the Village community wasn’t quite as strong 25 years ago, with the patch of land off Niagara Stone Road...

Friend and adventurer, Liam Neumann taught others to live for today

He lived like tomorrow was no promise and each day was a gift.  Niagara-on-the-Lake native Liam Neumann leaves behind the legacy of a fiery hopeful...

Black artistry on display at abolition celebration

Over two centuries after the Act to Limit Slavery was introduced right here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, young Black creatives are showcasing the progress that has...

Train, work, sleep and repeat

St. Davids boxer is focused on preparing for Pan Am qualifiers in Colombia   As a champion amateur boxer by day and a nursing student by...

Virgil teen’s bridge status app tops the charts

After his story gained thousands of hits on social media, a Virgil teen’s Welland Canal bridge status app shot to the top of the...

All eyes were on the pies at NOTL’s Cherry Festival

Getting one of the famous homemade cherry pies at Niagara-on-the-Lake's annual Cherry Festival requires precise planning — and setting an early alarm. Niagara Falls resident...

Case of oak wilt found on Niagara College’s NOTL campus

Oak wilt, the invasive tree fungus that infects and kills oak trees has been found on Niagara College’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is...

Wine industry could boost economy by $8B, report says

Better support and fewer taxes are among changes urged   Niagara’s wine sector is the key to bringing billions of dollars of economic benefits to the...

Sports: Three Thunderhawks teams reach semis at Oshawa tourney

Three young Niagara Thunderhawks lacrosse teams competed in a weekend tournament in Oshawa and all three made it to the semifinals in their division. The...

NOTL’s new gateway takes shape – with hopes it’ll be built to last

At five feet tall, it’s no Great Wall of China, but Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new gateway to the heritage district hopes to impress visitors all the...

Councillor ‘not surprised’ by town’s loss at land tribunal

Niagara-on-the-Lake is on a losing streak at the Ontario Land Tribunal and some councillors are less than shocked. Coun. Erwin Wiens says he was “not...

String of early-morning break-ins leaves NOTL business owners shaken up

Business owners in Niagara-on-the-Lake are on high alert after a series of break-ins early last Wednesday morning. Four small businesses were among those hit during...

NOTL residents give Craig’s Cookies a home on Queen Street

The first thing you notice when you enter this building on Queen Street is the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies. "I just love that...

Yellow Door’s summer musical Mary Poppins Jr. hits the stage on July 15

Tickets are now on sale for the Yellow Door Theatre Project’s summer musical production of "Mary Poppins Jr." on July 15 at the FirstOntario...

Pumphouse Arts Centre’s annual show and sale returns August long weekend

Looking for a new painting to hang in that empty space above your couch? How about a unique pair of earrings or a necklace...

Sandtrap fundraiser to support St. Davids boxer’s Pan Am dreams

The road to the Pan American Games for St. Davids amateur boxer Mckenzie Wright requires lots of training, discipline, motivation — and money. In less...

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