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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.”

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...

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...

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