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Niagara-on-the-Lake voters at last advance poll before Oct. 26 talk development, planning, patios

Early voting gave some Niagara-on-the-Lake residents peace of mind, while others saw it as an opportunity to make their voices heard ahead of election day.

History familiar and new on display at Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

Sixteen historic and cultural spots in offered free admission for visitors to come in and explore. For some, it was a walk down memory lanes. For others, it was a chance to get to know their community better.

Sports: NOTL phenoms reflect on a season of progress on links

At barely 14, NOTL's Kaige Zhu and Eli Perng already competed in tournaments far more intense and demanding than most recreational golfers will ever experience. But they're just getting started.

Sports: Men’s league ends with a bang — and one big boom

Joe Interisano supplied the bang, thanks to a hole-in-one, and young gun Jared Mines brought the boom, winning the open division of the long-drive contest with a blast that measured some 325 yards.

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.

Here among the cats: NOTL group seeks to help feline friends

Miesha and Phoenix were busy making themselves at home, looking out the window or simply checking out the surroundings, at their temporary home with...

Council rejects town planner recommendation, refuses to approve controversial King Street condo plan

Niagara-on-the-Lake council rejected the recommendations of its own planning staff Wednesday night, refusing to approve an unpopular King Street condo project proposed by Bice...

Tender fruit growers keep an eye on weather amid winter chill

It’s a little too early for tender fruit growers to be pressing the panic button about quantity – and quality – of the 2024...

Cold temps can’t keep icewine fans away

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s icewine festival village was kicked off with weather fit for an icey weekend of wine tasting.  Saturday and Sunday marked the first weekend of...

St. Davids speed enforcement camera coming in April

Drivers travelling along York Road near St. Davids Public School may have noticed what appears to be one of Niagara Region’s new speed cameras. They...

Icewine festival kicks off at outlet mall

Below-freezing temperatures didn’t put a damper on this year’s icewine kick-off. The Outlet Collection at Niagara’s Curbside space hosted one of the first weekend events...

Niagara rally shows support for release of Israeli hostages

Sunday marked 100 days since about 240 hostages were taken from Israel to Gaza during the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, launching the Israel-Hamas...

Tawny Ridge project one step from town approval

Tawny Ridge project one step from town approval A major development proposal for St. Davids is close to receiving final council approval but neighbours remain...

Temperature turnaround makes pickings great for icewine grapes

With warmer-than-average December temperatures in the books, it seemed like the conditions needed to pick grapes for icewine might never arrive. “There’s no snow, no...

Chautauqua getting lower speed limits after three years of lobbying

After three years of pushing, residents may be able to walk the streets of Chautauqua a little more safely.  Council voted to decrease speed limits...

Niagara Parks chefs team up for culinary journey

Chefs from Niagara Parks restaurants will demonstrate their culinary skills at an event designed to showcase the region’s culinary heritage. Bill Greenan, head chef at...

Growing Together: More gardening trends for 2024

In last week’s article, I wrote about a few of the gardening trends for 2024. They all had to do more with environmentally friendly practices...

Fundraiser puts food on table of families of fallen farmworkers

The community came together during the holiday season to help the families of two farmworkers whose lives were cut short and one who is...

Amalgamation not the answer in Niagara, Zalepa says

Gary Zalepa didn’t like the tone of a question put to him by Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff.. The Niagara-on-the-Lake lord mayor was answering Oosterhoff’s...

@theMuseum: So many artifacts, so little space

This is the third of an ongoing series of stories focused on the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum as it embarks on a fundraising campaign for an...

NOTL man among recipients of Order of Ontario for 2023

A Niagara-on-the-Lake man who has been credited with helping to shape the lives of young musicians from across the province is among 25 inductees...

PHOTOS: Taking time to celebrate the new year

A sizable crowd turned out as usual on New Year's Eve to ring in the new year at midnight at the clock tower on...

NOTL looks forward to tourism and togetherness in 2024

Representatives of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Friends of Fort George have an optimistic outlook for 2024.  During Monday’s New Year’s Levee at Navy...

Firefighters make quick work of early morning blaze

A rural Niagara-on-the-Lake house fire drew a platoon-sized force of firefighters early Friday morning.  “We did a very good job here, all things considered,” said...

Success was ready-made for Cacio Pepe

COVID boosted business for award-winning NOTL food entrepreneur Entrepreneurship runs in Justin Pepe's blood, and now, he's come into his calling, serving gourmet Italian meals...

Tractor parade helps raise $108k for cancer research

When Dorothy Soo-Wiens and Erwin Wiens, organizers of Niagara-on-the-Lake's Christmas tractor parade, teamed up with Joe Pillitteri to cap off his annual fundraiser for...

Upper Canada Lodge to close in June

It is often said that when one door closes, another opens. And that is exactly the case for Upper Canada Lodge, a long-term care home...

NOTL female farmers part of a rising tide of women in agriculture

It’s not just in offices where more and more women are breaking through the metaphorical glass ceiling – it’s happening in agriculture, too. Take Kim...

@theMuseum: Connection to area’s history important to NOTL Museum, curator says

This is the second of an ongoing series of stories about the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum as it embarks on a multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign for an...

PHOTO GALLERY: Crowds cheer as Tractor Parade rolls through Virgil

Farm tractors (large and small), vineyard equipment, flatbed trailers, ATVs and much more took to the streets of Virgil on the evening of Thursday,...

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