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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.”

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....

Lacrosse legends honoured on Sports Wall of Fame

Two local lacrosse legends have been inducted into the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sports Wall of Fame.  Paul French and Monty Slingerland, both recognized for their contributions to...

Mural in Virgil will pay tribute to NOTL’s agricultural roots

Virgil is about to get a huge splash of colour.  In collaboration with the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, a new mural representing Niagara-on-the-Lake’s connection to...

Wine industry’s vision to speed up economic growth gains momentum

Key Niagara wine advocates are optimistic that the provincial government is finally getting the message that the industry is on the cusp of greatly...

Council rejects Parliament Oak input from advisory committee

Niagara-on-the-Lake town council appears to be at odds with one of its voluntary advisory committees over what the group's role is. Council has rebuffed the...

Kid’s lemonade stand raises $1,800 for Niagara Dog Rescue

Seven-year-old Ishani Ayona Pal has been a passionate animal lover ever since rescuing her family dog Spot through Niagara Dog Rescue. To show her support...

NOTL Pickleball Club expanding with six new courts at York Rd. community centre

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Pickleball Club will soon triple the number of indoor courts its members can play on, thanks to a pilot project in conjunction...

Shark! NOTL hosting 2023 world championships

The Sharks are coming home to Niagara-on-the-Lake. The 2023 Shark World Championships in NOTL are just a few days away and there’s just one thing...

Shark sailboat, a NOTL-born creation, star of upcoming sailing competition

Richard Hinterhoeller was only four years old when his father designed the Shark 24 sailboat. Sixty-four years later, it has gone on to become a...

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