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NOTL Votes 2026: ‘Nobody up there would get my vote’: Sewage-hit resident interrupts St. Davids debate

A St. Davids resident who stopped a Niagara-on-the-Lake all-candidates debate Wednesday to demand action on sewage backing into homes said not one candidate on stage had earned his vote.

Public park next to new development in Glendale may open this spring

Niagara-on-the-Lake unanimously backed a deal Tuesday that would let the developer behind Modero Estates build the development’s public park sooner, rather than wait for the town to take on the project later.

NOTL Votes 2026: Growth can continue without losing town’s character, says Wiens supporter

About 100 people attended Wiens' campaign barbecue in Virgil, where supporters put development and property taxes at the top of their list of priorities for the next council.

NOTL Votes 2026: Mayoral candidates face off at jam-packed debate

Monday night's debate moved through 14 questions on growth, taxes, transparency, tourism, climate change and how the next mayor should lead. The forum also exposed clear differences in how each candidate would approach the job.

Fancy hats and sport of kings: Fundraiser draws huge crowd for Niagara Polo match

Niagara Polo returned to the historic Commons on Saturday, welcoming crowds to watch polo matches with players from the Toronto Polo Club.

Traps set up around NOTL to limit the spread of spotted lanternflies

Spotted lanternfly traps are showing up on trees around Niagara-on-the-Lake, in an effort to spot the invasive bug before it spreads. The highly invasive species...

Farmworker Hub in ‘dire need’ of donated items

Niagara-on-the-Lake's centre for farmworkers is busier than ever during the growing season. However, its manager says it's running low on the necessities it supplies to...

Mind Your Meters: Speeding on the Green: Glendale residents join chorus of concerns about speeding

  Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Residents of the Niagara on the Green neighbourhood in Glendale are joining the growing chorus of concerns being expressed elsewhere in town...

NOTL’s Pride crosswalk cleaned up after latest vandalism

Niagara-on-the-Lake has cleaned up a third act of vandalism of the town's Pride crosswalk – which also included damage to a newly-installed security camera...

Despite the rain, Lions carnival celebrates year of firsts for the club’s 60th birthday

The St. Davids Lions Club didn't let a bit of stormy weather rain on its parade on Saturday. The Lions celebrated the club's 60th anniversary...

Town lets some committees hold hybrid meetings

Some town committees will have the option to meet virtually and in-person this September.  After receiving feedback from committees of council showing most members prefer...

Bikes for Farmworkers in need of adult-sized bicycles

Bikes for Farmworkers in Virgil is reaching out to the public searching for rebuildable adult-sized bicycles. “Our donations have been steady, but down,” said Ken...

Historian wants Black burial ground memorial to focus on NOTL’s history

Rochelle Bush is happy to hear that any memorial erected at the Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground will be strictly focused on Niagara-on-the-Lake history....

Mind Your Meters: Town leaders want data in driver’s seat – residents want changes now

Residents are calling for a red light on speeding drivers all across Niagara-on-the-Lake. However, municipal officials say they can't take action until they have solid...

Good Samaritans step up to help during heavy flooding

For many Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, the stormy weather last weekend was more than a mild annoyance: streets, parks, the golf course and many homes faced...

Plans for 2024 budget talks to start this fall – to avoid last year’s delays

After a lengthy and rocky review of the 2023 budget early this year, Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors want to get back on track for next year’s...

Dirt biker seriously hurt after colliding with off-duty Niagara police officer’s SUV in St. Davids

A 46-year-old man riding a dirt bike suffered serious injuries after colliding with an SUV driven by an off-duty Niagara police officer in St....

Honk if you have parking meter problems

It’s been nearly six months since Old Town’s parking meters exchanged the old-school cash and card system for online payments.  For some, it's been a...

Drag performer takes ‘Pride’ in new wine tour

Amid a tense social and political climate in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pride is still alive and well this August on a unique tour of wineries across...

PHOTO GALLERY: Old Town under water after weekend deluge

It was another weekend of rain, dampening spirits at the St. Davids Lions Carnival (but just temporarily), flooding some basements and adding numerous temporary...

PHOTO GALLERY: Rain or shine, the St. Davids Lions Carnival must go on

Saturday's rainfall put a damper on festivities at the annual St. Davids Lions Carnival. Luckily, by the early afternoon, rides and games were ready for...

Queen’s Royal Beach is closed again. But it might reopen soon, so check before you dive in

It's open. It's closed. It's open again – maybe. Nope. Closed again. A week ago, on Saturday, July 22, Queen's Royal Beach was declared unsafe for...

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Pride crosswalk targeted again — new security camera vandalized, too

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Pride crosswalk has been vandalized again — along with a newly installed security camera facing the crosswalk. This time the crosswalk was defaced with...

Bluesy concert raises awareness for Land Back protesters

A crowd of about 30 people came out to enjoy a free concert at Queenston Heights in Niagara-on-the-Lake Friday afternoon, bringing attention to the...

Cross-country tour brings Davis Cup to NOTL

The Davis Cup is coming home – to Niagara-on-the-Lake. The most prestigious trophy in international men’s team tennis – which Canada won last fall for...

Plenty to do in NOTL in August

Niagara-on-the-Lake has no shortage of fun activities for people of all ages this summer.  Starting this coming weekend, the St. Davids Lions Carnival returns for...

Band in the Barn fundraiser supports NOTL Museum

Nobody said fundraisers can’t be a rockin’ good time.  The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is kicking off its fundraising season this Friday with Band in the Barn.  The...

Mind Your Meters: St. Davids residents want drivers to slow it down

Fast traffic persists in St. Davids and residents are asking the region to help slow things down. Dan Segal, president of the St. Davids Ratepayers...

Parking passes now good for three hours

Good news for resident parking pass holders. All resident parking passes are now valid for three hours instead of only one, effective immediately. The increased time...

Virgil road rebuilding a major headache for businesses

A major road reconstruction project in Virgil is progressing – another section of asphalt base was put down this week – but area businesses...

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