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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.”

Artists in their element at Niagara Pumphouse art show

A brush stroke is as natural as a breath of air, but a canvas is as complex as a beating heart. That was the sentiment...

Friends of the Forgotten partners with Shaw Festival Theatre

The Friends of the Forgotten is introducing a new partnership to help raise money and spread awareness about restoration work taking place at the...

Additional bylaw officer proposed for 2024 to ‘stay on top of’ short-term rentals

Budget talks are set to start in a month, and the subject of enforcing the town's bylaws will be on the docket. Niagara-on-the-Lake council will...

Game, set, match: Davis Cup shows NOTL some love

The arrival of the Davis Cup to Niagara-on-the-Lake meant something special to the town's tennis enthusiasts.  For Danny and Marlene McCarthy and Bev Lees, three...

Father and daughter spotlight smithing at NOTL Museum

A dad-and-daughter duo is keeping the fire going for an ancient and artistic trade. Neil Blythin and his 10-year-old daughter Evelyn were at the Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Dog waste stations installed in three Glendale parks

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Stooping and scooping just got a little more convenient for pet owners in the Niagara on the Green neighbourhood of Glendale. This is...

Community garden focuses hard on biodiversity – with blooming results

Julian Trachsel says he's learned valuable lessons from some gardening missteps made during last year's growing season. As the founder of Newark Park's community garden,...

Families stop by Village market in laid-back long weekend

The annual Kid's Day at the Niagara-on-the-Lake farmers' market was postponed on July 29 thanks to the rain, but families were able to enjoy...

BREAKING NEWS: Police investigate fourth defacing of Pride crosswalk as possible hate crime

Group planning show of support is shocked to arrive and find road defaced again   Residents were shocked to learn Friday morning, Aug. 4, that Niagara-on-the-Lake's...

Success tastes sweet for Niagara College with two golds in national wine awards

Niagara College’s teaching winery is proving it can compete with top wineries across the country after scoring five wins this summer in the WineAlign National...

Niagara College brews up best batch at beer awards

Niagara College students learning the art, science and business of brewing beer cleaned up at two U.S.-based competitions. Students in the brewmaster and brewery operations...

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Yoka Fashions weathers the storm

There is no doubt the construction along Niagara Stone Road has hurt all the businesses on the strip. As Yoka Fashions goes through its second...

NOTLer taking national stage at Special Olympics in February

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Carter Simpson will be taking the national stage next winter at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary for alpine skiing....

Truck suspected in fatal hit-run undergoes forensic examination

The pickup truck that police suspect struck and killed an 84-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake cyclist has been sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto...

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...

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