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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.

The low din of cannon fire and muskets: war re-enactment takes over Fort George

If you were biking through Fort George last weekend, you may have found yourself questioning what century you were in. And a fair question it...

Ortona: Remembering Canadian sacrifices during the liberation of Italy

First in a series In a small seaside town in Italy in 1943, Canadian soldiers gave their lives fighting to free the country from the...

Ortona: Remembering Canadian sacrifices during the liberation of Italy

First in a series In a small seaside town in Italy in 1943, Canadian soldiers gave their lives fighting to free the country from the...

Growing Together: Echinacea is a perennial favourite

Coneflowers have been a longtime favourite flower in gardens of all types. The large flowers bloom abundantly throughout the summer and can thrive for...

The Monuments Men: Part 6: ‘Known Unto God’ — Reginald Thomas and the Menin Gate memorial

After fighting at Vimy Ridge, NOTL soldier was killed at Passchendaele, but his body was never identified This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock...

PHOTOS: NOTL minor softball knocks it out of the park

Niagara-on-the-Lake Minor Softball, Squirt division practising and scrimmaging at the Virgil Centennial Sports Park, on Monday, July 4.

Celebrating together: Canada Day in NOTL

It was full steam ahead for Canada Day celebrations this year, with events taking place across Niagara-on-the-Lake to celebrate the country’s 155 anniversary. There was...

Open air burn gets out of hand in NOTL

An open air burn got out of hand on Wednesday morning, prompting Niagara-on-the-Lake firefighters to respond. “We’re not 100 per cent sure (what is burning)....

Tennis tournament a sweltering success

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club hosted its mixed doubles tournament on June 25, a tradition going back to the 1970s and the earliest days of...

Out of the cocoon: It’s butterfly season

Charlotte Letkemann Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Butterfly season has begun. I saw my first yellow swallowtail on June 6 at a funeral at a Niagara...

Niagara vineyards suffer serious winter damage

Heavy rain, cool air hit vines hard, especially in lower regions   Heavy rain and cold air severely damaged Niagara's grape vines last winter, and early...

Ladies Auxiliary returns with Junk in the Trunk

One person’s junk in a trunk is another person’s treasure in a trunk. Or, something like that. The Ladies Auxiliary Junk in the Trunk sale...

The Monuments Men: Part 5: Herbert Longhurst survived battles of Somme and Vimy Ridge

But NOTL artillery operator was fatally wounded at Battle of Arleux This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's...

Motorcycle ride raises funds for residential school justice

A long line of motorcycles descended on the Niagara Regional Native Centre on Sunday for the second annual Residential School Children's Ride for Justice. “It's...

The Monuments Men: Part 4: Three Houghton boys went off to war. Only one returned

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

Arch-i-text: The NOTL Craftsman

When the British Arts & Crafts style made its entre into North America, it generated a wave of creativity among architects. On the east...

Strawberry Festival brings life, tradition back to NOTL

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Strawberry Festival returned on Saturday, after a two-year COVID hiatus. Across the grounds at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, people of all ages were...

Navy’s oldest ship makes harbour in NOTL

Grand sailing vessel HMCS Oriole is part of mission to recruit 1,000 sailors Perhaps one of the greatest old sailing vessels in the world called...

Signs of trouble: Town keeps removing farmer’s roadside ads

A small sign along an empty road shoulder can make a big difference. For years, White Orchard Farms' owner David White has seen a big...

LemonAid Day raised money for kids and brought neighbours together

'I don’t think we realized just how much the community needed it as a whole'   The inaugural Mountainview LemonAid Day was a sweet celebration of...

The Monuments Men: Part 3: Three soldiers who were victims of unexpected killers

This month marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

Sunshine and flowers: Hundreds flock – and walk – to Shaw Garden Tour

If you stopped one of the droves of people walking about Old Town on Saturday and asked them what they were doing, chances are...

Reclaimed from ashes after devastating fire

NOTL woodworker revives business following blaze and his father's disappearance   A lot of people in Mike Werner’s shoes might have thrown in the towel. But...

Solemn celebration marks cenotaph centennial

Lt.-gov. says war memorial ensures 'they will not be forgotten'   Niagara-on-the-Lake’s iconic clocktower cenotaph marked its 100th birthday last weekend and, ever true to form,...

Election ’22: NDP’s Gates handily defeats Gale amid Tory majority sweep

Doug Ford's PCs coast to another victory; Gale says he's retiring from politics   The people have spoken. New Democrat Wayne Gates has won another four years...

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