top 5 Archives

Niagara pilot won’t let emergency landing keep him grounded

Surviving an emergency plane landing might be enough to keep many people from flying again, but for pilot Gord Tessier it’s all in the...

Father and daughter spotlight smithing at NOTL Museum

A dad-and-daughter duo is keeping the fire going for an ancient and artistic trade. Neil Blythin and his 10-year-old daughter Evelyn were at the Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Traps set up around NOTL to limit the spread of spotted lanternflies

Spotted lanternfly traps are showing up on trees around Niagara-on-the-Lake, in an effort to spot the invasive bug before it spreads. The highly invasive species...

Dirt biker seriously hurt after colliding with off-duty Niagara police officer’s SUV in St. Davids

A 46-year-old man riding a dirt bike suffered serious injuries after colliding with an SUV driven by an off-duty Niagara police officer in St....

Mind Your Meters: Speeding on Annmarie Drive a huge safety concern, say residents

Residents on Annmarie Drive in Virgil say they want to see cars slow down on the road in the neighbourhood before somebody gets seriously...

Police seize vehicle they suspect was involved in NOTL hit-and-run

Niagara Regional Police have located a vehicle they suspect was involved in the hit-and-run of 84-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Nestor Chemerika. The truck, a pewter-coloured 1999...

Twelve Mile Creek ‘unsafe for recreational use,’ hydro says

NOTL resident Barbara Worthy says she wants to lead the charge to make Twelve Mile Creek safer for the public. After her son Liam Neumann...

Friend and adventurer, Liam Neumann taught others to live for today

He lived like tomorrow was no promise and each day was a gift. Niagara-on-the-Lake native Liam Neumann leaves behind the legacy of a fiery hopeful...

String of early-morning break-ins leaves NOTL business owners shaken up

Business owners in Niagara-on-the-Lake are on high alert after a series of break-ins early last Wednesday morning. Four small businesses were among those hit during...

‘Boujee Natives’ bring down the house at St. Catharines arts centre

The walls and floors were vibrating when Indigenous hip-hop duo, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, took the stage at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in...

Connection and healing at the centre of Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration

Phil Davis remembers growing up when there wasn't much about Indigenous culture being celebrated. He and his sister, Dawn Moughtin, both part of the Niagara...

Baldinelli wants Paul Bernardo to stay behind bars

Niagara MP Tony Baldinelli wants to make sure infamous serial killer Paul Bernardo stays in a maximum security prison for the rest of his...

Thousands pack Queen Street for supercars

After Saturday’s McLaren show in Niagara-on-the-Lake, you might be inspired to trade in your car – or maybe your house – to own one. Gawkers,...

Pollinator gardens on heritage trail will help important insects thrive

A resident group has been working as hard as bees to create pollinator gardens along the heritage trail. Protect Our Pollinators, a group of five...

Tag: top 5