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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.”

The ordinary made extraordinary with hydro box beautification contest

Have you ever been walking on the street and seen one of those hydro boxes covered with eye-catching landscapes and colours? This is more than...

Kinsmen look forward to ‘good healthy year’ after successful car show

Harold Dyck is what one might call a huge car buff: he rolled onto the property of the Kinsmen Scout Hall on Sunday morning...

Yoga teacher to stars visits NOTL for three-day retreat

This Labour Day long weekend, a yoga teacher known for his work with celebrities like Sting, Madonna and John McEnroe, will be touching down...

Soldiers’ Field Day returns to Fort George this weekend

A musical showcase of the sounds of early 19th-century military life is back this weekend at the Fort George national historic site in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The...

Museum lecture highlights Underground Railroad and fight for freedom

The legendary Underground Railroad movement was perhaps one of the 19th century’s most significant movements of people in North America. Today, we're still learning...

Niagara pilot won’t let emergency landing keep him grounded

Surviving an emergency plane landing might be enough to keep many people from flying again, but for pilot Gord Tessier it’s all in the...

Long-distance swimmers fail in quest to conquer Lake Ontario

Two long-distance swims burned out on Lake Ontario over the weekend.  One of them almost literally went down in flames. Jason Kloss and Greg Maitinsky both...

NOTL has a peachy keen weekend

It was an extra-sweet weekend for Niagara-on-the-Lake all around town, with Saturday’s Peach Festival occupying the length of Queen Street followed by Sunday’s Peach...

Cornerstone church celebrates the season with peach cafe

If you can’t get enough peaches this August, don’t worry: the peach festivities aren’t over.  Cornerstone Community Church's campus in Virgil is hosting a temporary...

Shades of Summer rebrands as a rosé-themed dinner

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Shades of Summer party has a new identity: the annual summer soirée has rebranded and made its debut as Shades of Rosé on...

Old-fashioned garden party celebrates NOTL’s history and heritage

Inaugural fundraiser for museum could become an annual event   More than 700 homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake are over a century old and Catherine Novick sees this...

Jane’s Walk rescheduled for Aug. 24

Grab your umbrellas – just in case the weather doesn't co-operate, again – and head out next Thursday for the rescheduled third annual Jane’s...

VIRGIL UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Pet Valu

Hello NOTL! My name is Laura Kott, and my husband John and I purchased the Pet Valu store here in town back in April....

Hands tied, he wants to swim Niagara River – to support mental health

Dylan Rumsey's upcoming six-kilometre swim down the Niagara River is similar to last year's — but with a twist.  “I'm doing it with my hands...

NOTL’s heritage committee weighs in on Parliament Oak development – again

Two Sisters Resorts Corp. has returned to the town with plans to pay tribute to the old Parliament Oak school – after it is...

Exploring Photos: Niagara Township Rural Fair trophy

This trophy was won by Mary Sheppard (married name Davies), who was named the "Champion Pupil" at the 1927 Niagara Township Rural School Fair....

Part 5: Missing in Action: ‘How different everything would have been’

  In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

‘We have to say no:’ Community urged not to tolerate Pride crosswalk vandalism

After four separate vandalism incidents, many Niagara-on-the-Lake residents now just seem to expect that the new rainbow crosswalk will continually be damaged. Many commenters in...

Arts: RiverBrink’s ‘Family Palette’ exhibit features overlooked female artist

Debra Antoncic Special to The Lake Report The summer of 2023 is speeding by and if you haven’t made it in to RiverBrink to see "A...

St. Davids boxer loses semifinal bout, waits on Pan Am decision

Next stop? Hopefully Santiago, Chile. St. Davids champion amateur boxer Mckenzie Wright entered the ring Monday night at the Pan American qualifications in Cali, Colombia,...

Peaches and cars and music, oh my. A jam-packed, busy weekend in NOTL

This weekend is packed with a little bit of fun for everyone in Niagara-on-the-Lake. For all things peachy, head over to Queen Street on Saturday,...

Palliative Care’s Shred-it returns next Saturday

Organize your life and free up some space. On Saturday, Aug. 19, Niagara-on-the-Lake Palliative Care is bringing Shred-it back from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The...

Cenotaph needs $28k to complete restorations

The Niagara-on-the-Lake cenotaph needs your help. One of NOTL’s most recognizable landmarks is in desperate need of restoration and the cenotaph committee is $28,000 short...

Ross’s Ramblings: Convenient commute to charismatic Caribana

Yes, readers, it is sometimes cathartic to take a giant leap out of one’s comfort zone. Last Saturday, I went from comfy and cozy Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Council looks to fill the ‘clear gap’ of activities for kids in NOTL

Community activities for kids has emerged as one of town council’s top priorities. Niagara-on-the-Lake council greenlit its strategic plan at a meeting on July 25...

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