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The races, the medals and the moment Carter Simpson won’t forget

The 31-year-old alpine skier is back in NOTL and celebrating his two bronze medal wins at the Special Olympics in Italy. “There's really no words that can sum it up — seeing your kid compete at an international level,” says his mother, AnnLiz Simpson.

NDP’s Gates won popular vote in NOTL, provincial election results show

NDP Wayne Gates was sworn into office on March 17, along with members of Provincial Parliament from across Ontario. He was the top vote-getter at four of NOTL's six polling stations, with some of his biggest support coming from voters at the NOTL community centre.

PHOTO: ‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse casts mesmerizing glow over NOTL

Often called a "Blood Moon" due to the deep reddish hue the Moon takes on during totality, this celestial event was captured by local photographer Dave Van de Laar — from the unique vantage point of his own driveway.

NOTL’s Carter Simpson celebrates two bronze medal wins at Special Olympics in Italy

Carter Simpson is bringing home some well-earned bling from the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy, winning two bronze medals in two alpine skiing events on Thursday and Saturday.

Tickets on sale for Yellow Door’s ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ — come in costume

With its first stage show of the new year, the production company is also celebrating its 10th anniversary since it opened its door in Niagara-on-the-Lake to aspiring young performing artists.

Dorothy Soo-Wiens named NOTL’s Citizen of the Year at annual Spirit Awards

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Soo-Wiens was recognized for her tireless volunteer work across different organizations across town, including Cornerstone Community Church and the NOTL Lions Club.

Town settles with developer, tribunal green-lights proposed Mary St. condos

The Ontario Land Tribunal has given a developer the green light to move forward with a 41-unit condo development at 223 and 227 Mary St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake, after the town decided to settle the developer's challenge — in order to steer clear of the legal costs.

At a crossroads: What’s next for Canada’s economy

Trade standards need to be aligned, inspections streamlined and rules standardized, to cut red tape, lower costs and improve efficiency and competitiveness, says the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. CEO Mishka Balsom says Niagara-on-the-Lake residents can help: “I think Niagara-on-the-Lake has a wealth of local products and local businesses to support. We consciously can go out and make those choices.”

‘There’s a lot of dark clouds’: Tariffs put NOTL resident’s thriving business at risk

With U.S. tariffs now in effect as of this week, uncertainty looms at Dean Sanders' sheet metal business, especially since three of his top five customers export south of the border. “We need a silver lining and there's no silver lining at the moment," he says.

Ferox owner wants to open microbrewery at Harvest Barn

“We live in a wine community — we welcome any additional winery or brewery into the community,” said one person who lives across the street from Harvest Barn, renamed Alitura four years ago.

NOTL small business offers green, all-Canadian products amid U.S. tariffs

Local actress Tara Rosling relaunched her NOTL-based Little Green Shop this week — customers can bring containers like mason jars to fill with Canadian-made soaps, cleaners and shampoos to eliminate packaging waste.

Fall prevention Learn & Live met with big response

Up to 25 per cent of people who have an accidental fall will die within a year of that fall, shared the Falls Intervention Team with the Learn & Live session attendees.

Pleasant Manor outbreak: Nine residents battle flu and stomach bug

Seven residents have Influenza A, while two have gastrointestinal issues. No hospitalizations have been reported.

Royal George Theatre given OK-go for post-closure rebuild

The Royal George Theatre will be exempt from Queen-Picton Heritage District study restrictions after council approval, which will allow the 110-year-old building to undergo reconstruction after it closes at the end of this year.

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