News

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.

Mind Your Meters: Line 2 residents want action to protect kids from speeders

Last time it was a cat, but next time it could be a child.  After two cats were struck dead by swift-moving vehicles on Line...

Mind Your Meters: Speeding on Annmarie Drive a huge safety concern, say residents

Residents on Annmarie Drive in Virgil say they want to see cars slow down on the road in the neighbourhood before somebody gets seriously...

‘Unfair’ 6.1% tax on VQA wines needs to be eliminated, industry says

The wine industry is once again calling on the government to eliminate the 6.1 per cent tax on VQA wines. Niagara Region's council unanimously supported...

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...

- A word from our sponsors -

Follow us

HomeNews