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Joyous NOTL picnic returns Saturday

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to bring a dish and pull up a seat as the Joyous NOTL summer picnic returns for its fifth year Saturday. The community potluck will run...

NOTL parts ways with longtime town treasurer

Council appointed Nick Alaimo as treasurer Tuesday, replacing Kyle Freeborn, who departed after more than 14 years with the municipality. Alaimo's appointment takes effect immediately.

$9.7M moves Niagara airport expansion closer to takeoff

Commercial flights to and from Niagara-on-the-Lake are one step closer to reality, after the Niagara District Airport secured $9.7 million from the province for the project.

World Cup watch party brings NOTL communities together

World Cup mania reached a fever pitch on Sunday afternoon as soccer fans came out to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to witness the final match of this year's FIFA World Cup.

NOTL had roughly $2.35M in unspent project funds last year

The money will either return to its original funding source or help pay for related work, including protective equipment for firefighters, guide rail improvements, crack sealing and more.

Pillitteri family shares what it took to sustain 30 years of business

For the Pillitteri family, it takes strong kinship, community and dedication to keep a business thriving in Niagara-on-the-Lake. After celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pillitteri...

Police release photos of suspect in NOTL Pride crosswalk vandalism

Niagara Regional Police have released photos of a suspect in the vandalism of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new rainbow crosswalk. Police said the incident took place between the...

Melville condo ‘does not breathe yet,’ resident says

Developers should just follow the rules, say residents of the Niagara-on-the-Lake dock area. A half-dozen came out on Tuesday to share their views on a...

Open-air burning ban lifted in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Due to improved air quality after recent forest fire activity, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has lifted the open-air burning ban as of Tuesday morning.  Last...

Drum down the sun: Popular solstice celebration returns after three years

Summer is a season to be savoured — and there's no reason to be quiet about it. Luckily, you can make some noise to welcome...

Lemonade sends kids to camp

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.  But in Niagara-on-the-Lake, if you have lemonade, you can send kids to camp.  Children across Niagara-on-the-Lake camped out in...

‘We have a lot to learn:’ Indigenous history talk finds folly in modern border control

Crossing borders can get complicated when you’re Indigenous — at least, that’s been the experience for Karl Dockstader. At a recent talk on Indigenous...

St. Catharines woman, 49, dies after Jeep hits tree on Lakeshore Rd.

A 49-year-old woman from St. Catharines is dead after her small SUV struck a tree on Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday morning. Niagara Emergency Medical...

Sports: Photo Gallery – NOTL pickleball tournament kicks off

Competition in the inaugural NOTL Classic pickleball tournament began early Saturday morning at the town arena complex in Virgil. Admission to all games is free. ...

Niagara Chamber names business award finalists

A Niagara-on-the-Lake distillery, the Pumphouse Arts Centre, an Old Town hotel, a bakeshop and two young professionals in hospitality and insurance are among the...

NOTL Timbits kick it around

This year's batch of Timbits look pretty fresh. The Niagara-on-the-Lake under six socccer league hit the field the morning of June 3 at Centennial Sports...

Lioness Club spring market welcomes a spread of vendors

The St. Davids Lioness Lions Club has been working since January to perfect its annual spring Mmarket. The market, which returned to the club’s York...

NOTLers bring old-school class to McLaren show

Some people would jump at the chance to show off their vintage cars next to some of the most impressive vehicles in the world.  That’s...

Thousands pack Queen Street for supercars

After Saturday’s McLaren show in Niagara-on-the-Lake, you might be inspired to trade in your car – or maybe your house – to own one. Gawkers,...

NOTL Museum celebrates 116 years of history

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum turned 116 years old on Sunday, with barely a wrinkle to show for it. “We still look pretty good,” said Shawna Butts,...

Donations needed for health fair for migrant farmworkers

A Niagara-on-the-Lake health fair for migrant farmworkers is returning to Niagara-on-the-Lake at the end of the month and is in need of donations.  The fair...

Seminar highlights crucial role of women farmers during Second World War

An upcoming seminar at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum will shed light on stories of Ontario’s often-unrecognized women farmers – who stepped up when their country...

NOTL cadets want your empty bottles this Saturday

The NOTL cadets' bottle drive is back this weekend and they want all of your empty bottles and cans.  The 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air...

Native centre’s basketball team wins Battle for Turtle Island tourney

After taking first place at an Indigenous basketball tournament in Winnipeg, the Niagara Regional Native Centre’s boys' basketball team came home to proud and...

First archeology report for Black burial ground to stay private until council review

A report detailing archeological research at a historically Black cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake is being kept under wraps until it's presented to council, likely later...

Southbrook embraces pollinator plants in the vineyard

How NOTL winery uses an organic, natural approach to sustainability   A hardy group of volunteers has taken on the daunting task of planting 5,000 native...

Town bans fires, soccer cancelled, schools keep kids indoors due to smog

Smog from wild fires forced cancellation of all NOTL soccer practices and games Tuesday and Wednesday, and will keep District School Board of Niagara...

Wine industry pioneers plant first new vines at Lailey Vineyards

Donna and David Lailey founded the NOTL winery in the 1970s     Under warm sunshine and blues skies on Friday, the first shovel went into the...

Crossroads students celebrate Pride

School's Brave Space Club a special place for students like Ryder Rempel   Gender just isn’t that important to Ryder Rempel.  Ryder was right at home among...

Pollinator gardens on heritage trail will help important insects thrive

A resident group has been working as hard as bees to create pollinator gardens along the heritage trail.  Protect Our Pollinators, a group of five...

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