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Unused ordnance could still be problem on old military land

The fate of Niagara-on-the-Lake's decommissioned former wastewater plant on Lakeshore Road is in the hands of the federal government. In August the Niagara Region's public...

Ghost stories and graveyard strolls at annual Jane’s Walk

A heritage home in Niagara-on-the-Lake may be a little bit haunted, if its resident is to be believed. Elizabeth Pilzecki, who lives at 507 Butler...

Peaches and ice cream at Farmworker Hub a treat for community

The peach cafe at Cornerstone Community Church is no longer a thing of the past. On Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m., NOTLers lined up...

Kid’s lemonade stand raises $1,800 for Niagara Dog Rescue

Seven-year-old Ishani Ayona Pal has been a passionate animal lover ever since rescuing her family dog Spot through Niagara Dog Rescue. To show her support...

Kinsmen look forward to ‘good healthy year’ after successful car show

Harold Dyck is what one might call a huge car buff: he rolled onto the property of the Kinsmen Scout Hall on Sunday morning...

Additional bylaw officer proposed for 2024 to ‘stay on top of’ short-term rentals

Budget talks are set to start in a month, and the subject of enforcing the town's bylaws will be on the docket. Niagara-on-the-Lake council will...

Mind Your Meters: Speeding on the Green: Glendale residents join chorus of concerns about speeding

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Residents of the Niagara on the Green neighbourhood in Glendale are joining the growing chorus of concerns being expressed elsewhere in town...

Historian wants Black burial ground memorial to focus on NOTL’s history

Rochelle Bush is happy to hear that any memorial erected at the Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground will be strictly focused on Niagara-on-the-Lake history....

‘Unfair’ 6.1% tax on VQA wines needs to be eliminated, industry says

The wine industry is once again calling on the government to eliminate the 6.1 per cent tax on VQA wines. Niagara Region's council unanimously supported...

Passion for history comes alive at the Battle of Fort George

For those that come out to every bi-annual celebration of the Battle of Fort George, the re-enactment is a fun tradition or getaway with...

Newark Neighbours food drive Saturday to help fill empty shelves

Newark Neighbours is holding a community food drive this Saturday to help stock the empty shelves at its new, expanded location in Virgil. The food...

NOTL’s Jane’s Walk is journey through time and nature’s tapestry

On Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, participants in the third annual Jane's Walk will set out on a...

Black artistry on display at abolition celebration

Over two centuries after the Act to Limit Slavery was introduced right here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, young Black creatives are showcasing the progress that has...

Bicyclists back Ukraine in $100,000-goal charity ride this July

It’s time to break out the bike pumps because Steppe Up for Ukraine is back in town. After debuting the charity ride last year to...

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