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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The NOTL U13 and U15 Wolves both prevailed against imminent playoff elimination, earning berths in the provincial championships in Halton Hills at the end of March.
A third-period surge carried NOTL #2 to a 4-2 win over NOTL #1 in the U13 championship game, closing the three-day competition that drew teams from across Ontario.
A proposed five-storey development in Virgil is raising pointed questions from councillors and nearby residents, who warn the project could set a troubling precedent.
Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale is not backing down from his push to rethink how Niagara is governed — even after councillors voted to rein in his amalgamation efforts and launch their own review process.
Councillors pressed Niagara Region's chair on the financial case behind the proposal to merge Niagara's municipalities. “You want to see the end of Niagara-on-the-Lake," said Coun. Erwin Wiens.
It was broken hearts abound at the Sandtrap Pub and Grill, as patrons who came to watch the Olympics men's hockey final were met with the crushing disappointment of Canada's 2-1 loss against the United States.
For Brittany Nyenhuis, affectionately known as Mrs. N by her students, the game offered Royak Oak's pupils a chance to show their patriotism and learn about the role sports play in life and culture.
Beef-barley soup and “soldie-style bread” opened a three-course meal at Navy Hall as the Friends of Fort George staged the third annual Mayor’s Dinner.
It was a full house at the Sandtrap Pub and Grill on Sunday night, with football fans' eyes glued to the screens above the bar as the biggest night in American football unfolded.
Plans to use a property on protected farmland near St. Davids to store farm equipment and crops drew challenges from nearby residents and probes from a few councillors.
On Saturday, the front doors opened for the last public entry into the Royal George before the careful work begins of taking apart the little theatre occupying a big place in the town's heart
The property will be used for future efforts to reduce stormwater flooding in the area, and, depending on future studies, could also have a community use.
The people of Niagara-on-the-Lake will have their hands full at the start of this week as they dig out of a turbulent snow storm on Sunday that buried the Niagara region in up to 20 centimetres of snow.
Some of Niagara-on-the-Lake's young thespians and stagehands are doing their part to make Victor Hugo's classic tale of justice, revolution and love come alive this winter.
Every February, heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies start popping up across Niagara-on-the-Lake — and with them, a familiar show of community support for Red Roof Retreat.
There's a charm to homemade pottery that many of its enthusiasts enjoy. For Melissa Triefstra, the appeal was getting to take home something personal, rather than buying something on Amazon.
The kids start the year playing on only half the ice but in January — and last weekend's tournament — they move to full ice, which adds new rules (including offside, icing and penalties) plus a lot more room to skate and move around.
The festival's business development manager said that while she sees icewine as an opportunity for people to buy local and support Canadian businesses, they also welcome all visitors.
For Simon Vaughn, a vendor and DJ who lives three blocks from the Legion, the event reflected a hard shift in how he makes sales, directly affected by the ongoing U.S.–Canada trade war.
The sun is rising over Niagara College's teaching winery, where dozens of students are huddled among the vineyards, readying for their first harvest of the year: icewine grapes.
Southern Ontario was treated to a generous dumping of snow on Thursday, including Niagara-on-the-Lake — today, many are spending the day digging their way out of the major storm and preparing for a weekend of more snow.
In the second half of 2025, development pressures, the Royal George Theatre rebuild and the Parliament Oak hotel project dominated the headlines in Niagara-on-the-Lake. But there also was plenty to celebrate.
