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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.

20 NOTL wineries indulging in Chocolate & Cheese all month

Wine, chocolate and cheese … a tasty combination. NOTL’s Chocolate & Cheese touring pass program is back each weekend in February. “This is the second year...

Exploring Photos: NOTL’s ‘coloured village’

Every February in Canada we celebrate the legacy of Black Canadians. Niagara-on-the-Lake has a significant connection to early Black history of this country and...

PHOTO GALLERY: A fresh snowfall blankets NOTL

While Wednesday's snowstorm didn't live up to the forecast some weather watchers had predicted, a few Niagara-on-the-Lake residents still got outside to make the...

What’s under the hood? A look at NOTL’s new ‘net zero’ property

Listed at $4.6 million, the house on 28 Cottage St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake is not exactly a candidate for the pageant of Canada’s most affordable...

Exploring Photos: Colonel John Butler (1728-1796)

This 1834 oil painting is an original copy of a piece by Henry Oakley and is one of only five portraits of Col. John...

Rooftop tower at Niagara College helps track at-risk wild birds

Tracking wildlife just got a whole lot easier at Niagara College. The Motus Tower Project at Niagara College's Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is...

Week 2 of Battle of the Bands competition rocks Irish Harp

The Battle of the Bands at the Irish Harp Pub returned for a second night on Monday with performances from New Rising Sun and...

Geological oddities a hit at Kids Rock Club

Christmas came again for the Kids Rock Club. For their first meeting of 2023, the club led by Francesca (Ms Fran) and Nicholas Sorrenti, was...

Fireworks, wine and food celebrate return of Icewine Festival

Sparkling, ice and everything nice. Friday night's Sparkle & Ice Gala at the old Court House in Niagara-on-the-Lake kicked off the Icewine Festival in true...

A busy week as NOTL Youth Collective’s winter program begins

Air hockey, pool and basketball … what more could a kid want? About 13 young people showed up at Cornerstone Community Church for the NOTL...

NOTL critical of new housing law; Bill 23 could cost town $1M, staff warns ministry

Council finally agrees on response, but administrators sent their own letter to province in November   After discussions at three separate meetings – and two months...

Drop-in event Saturday collects items to welcome seasonal farmworkers to NOTL

This year, seasonal farmworker advocate Kit Andres is celebrating their birthday in a different way — by holding a drive-up mutual aid event.  From 3...

NOTL pharmacists work overtime to find solutions to drug shortages

Pharmacies in Niagara-on-the-Lake are still scraping the bottom of the barrel for adult cold and flu medications this winter after a countrywide drug shortage...

Fire victim Ryan Konkin was recently engaged, loved fishing

"I’ll love you for forever and a day." That’s what Natalia Sepúlveda-Lastra’s late fiancé Ryan Konkin told her just days before he died of severe...

The Monuments Men: Part 31: Adelburt Samuel Green died while repairing trenches

It’s been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake’s iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in Queenston. In...

‘Kind-hearted’ boy wants food bank donations, not birthday gifts

This year, toys are at the bottom of Avery London's birthday wish list. When Avery’s mom, Krista London, asked her son what he wanted for...

Bands battle it out for spot at Irish Harp

The battle of the bands at The Irish Harp Pub has officially begun. On Monday night, solo artist Ray Maurice and modern rock band Admiral...

The ‘sky was full of fire’ – residents shaken awake by explosions at chemical plant

Residents across Niagara-on-the-Lake and St. Catharines woke up to what looked like an early sunrise for some.  Explosions from a chemical leak at Ssonix Products 2010...

Update #7: Worker dies of severe burns suffered in chemical plant fire; investigators urge public to stay away from the scene

Update #7, Friday, 5 p.m. A male employee badly burned in Thursday's explosion and fire at a Port Weller chemical plant has died of his...

Consolidated regional bus system means minor changes for NOTL

Niagara Region has launched its new consolidated transit system but it will have little impact on Niagara-on-the-Lake. The transit systems of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland,...

Sports: Die-hard golfers enjoy New Year’s Day outings

Golfers around NOTL were out in force on the first day of the year. The snow that usually filled the fairways and covered the greens...

Growing Together: A new year brings the chance to fulfil new gardening goals

There is something about a new year that makes you want to set some new goals. Usually, those goals are centered around health, finances...

Year in Review 2022: Finally, a welcome return to ‘normal’ – BONUS: A gallery of some of our favourite photos from 2022

In a replay of a year earlier, life in 2022 began with more fears about COVID but great hopes for a return to normalcy....

NOTL raises a glass to ring in 2023 – BONUS: See our New Year’s Eve photo gallery

Whether you rang in the new year at home, at a pub, or in the middle of Queen Street, NOTLers made sure that 2023...

PHOTO GALLERY: Courageous NOTL penguins say Boxing Day dip is c-c-cold, but ‘lots of fun’

It was a dip even the penguins would be proud of.  After a last-minute location change back to Balls Beach from Queen's Royal Beach, about...

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