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Remembrance Day ceremony was held at the Old Town cenotaph Monday morning. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Gallery: Remembrance Day marked in NOTL
Letter
Opinion
Letter: Wright's Miracle at Halloween an exceptional tale
London's skyline during the Second World War. (Sourced)
News, Featured
Remembrance Day: Memories of wartime Britain, 1942
Letter
Opinion
Letter: Angel's Rest Dog Sanctuary offers sincere thanks
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: I am OK with bird cannons
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Let's ban the word 'promise' from future election campaigns
Letter
Opinion
Letter: Let's patronize wineries that don't use bird bangers
Remembrance Day is Nov. 11.
Opinion
Editorial: Take time to remember
Harry Hamilton, president of Legion Branch 56 in Port Colborne with students in the Teaching Brewery for the re-release of JUNO. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Niagara College's heritage beer JUNO re-released for Remembrance Day
Chateau des Charmes winemaker Amelie Boury uses a "wine thief" to check a barrel. (Mario Troya photo)
Entertainment
Wine Country: A winemaker’s playground for Amélie Boury
Devin Stewart accepts the Golden Plunger for Gatehouse. (Plunger Patrol)
Featured
Golden Plunger: Gate House Kitchen & Cafe
The Royal Canadian Regiment is inspected on Queen Street in 1939.
News
Exploring Photos: Regimental inspection on Queen St.
Mid-19th century Regency manor. (Brian Marshall/Niagara Now)
Opinion
Arch-i-text: The Regency manor
Sugar cubes. (sourced)
Entertainment
Wine Thang: What is chaptalization?
The Van Noort team. (supplied)
News
Kickoff the the holidays with Van Noort Florists' Open House Under the Stars
The Hamilton Children's Choir. (Supplied)
News, Entertainment
Music Niagara's Choral Fest first of its kind in region
Private Stanley Byfield is buried in the cemetery at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake. He was wounded multiple times during the First World War, but survived. He lived in NOTL after the war and died here in 1961. (Denise Ascenzo/Niagara Now)
Featured
History Unveiled: Private Stanley Byfield: A soldier's story
Glendale's envisioned future main street, between Glendale Avenue and the Outlet Collection mall. (Steve Hardaker/Niagara Now)
News
Glendale Notes: Info meeting Nov. 20 for new phase of district plan
Shaw Festival artistic director Tim Carroll. (Supplied/David Cooper)
Entertainment
Shaw casts unveiled: Classics dominate festival's 2020 season
Carson Tucker is organizing the Purple Ribbon Gala in January. (File Photo/Richard Harley)
News
Purple Ribbon Gala aims to end stigma of epilepsy
Submitted photo.
News
Sparks write letters to NOTL veterans for Remembrance Day
Maggie Davis browses sale items at the annual St. Davids-Queenston United Church bazaar Saturday. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Good food and fun at United Church bazaar
Building inspector Mark Leone, executive assistant Shaunna Arenburg, finance co-ordinator Amy Sager, administrative assistant Tara Druzina, manager of parks and recreation Kevin Turcotte, secretary-treasurer Ashlea Carter and account payable Michelle Kallies at the annual chili cook-off held last Thursday. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Town workers' chili cook-off helps United Way
Club members Ed Blundell, Maurice Lauzier and Albert Coote at the open house held by NOTL Pickleball Club. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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NOTL Pickleball Club adds new indoor courts
Trinity Western University professor Karen Steensma. (Supplied)
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IN-DEPTH: 'Bird bangers' least effective choice long-term, researchers say
Verna Traina, 94, died after a fall at the Chartwell long-term care home in NOTL. Another resident has been charged with manslaughter. (Supplied)
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NOTL senior charged with manslaughter in death of Chartwell resident
Helen and Dave Wall at his induction ceremony for the NOTL Sports Wall of Fame in August. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/file photo)
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Obituary: Businessman, community builder, Dave Wall dies at 91
Hazel Norris and Molly Shara, both 13, say they plan to hold monthly climate strikes until a climate emergency is declared in town. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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NOTL teens continuing climate strikes until town declares emergency
Members of the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council went to Grape Escape Room as part of their team-building workshop. (Supplied/Town of NOTL)
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Youth Advisory Council holds team-building workshop
Newark Neighbours’ chair Laura Gibson, Food4Kids’ treasurer Jonathan Charron, executive director Amber Hughes, Newark’s vice-chair Suzanne Vaillant and Myles Watson with the $3,000-worth cheque donated by Newark Neighbours to Food4Kids Niagara. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Newark Neighbours expands to help school food program
NOTL resident Kaspar Pold says his garbage pickup was delayed once again last week. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Garbage delays continue to plague senior
The research and collection at the museum is one of the most valuable heritage assets in the community, museum curator Sarah Kaufman told councillors Monday. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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NOTL Museum expanding, asks town for budget increase
Sam Vanderlee, 12, is distracted with a virtual reality headset while receiving his flu shot on Monday at Stone Road Pharmacy. (Brittany Carter)
News
Flu shot made easier with virtual reality headsets
Pat Doyle and Chiara Recine are some of Cannery Park residents who have had issues with the illegally installed air conditioning unit outside the St. David's Cold Storage facility on Four Mile Creek Road. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Town at impasse over noisy, unapproved AC unit
Rick and Carol McIntosh with their prize gift certificate for a three-course dinner for two at Ravine Vineyard Restaurant. They won the draw for participating in The Lake Report’s readership survey in October. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Survey shows The Lake Report is #1 among NOTL readers
Fallen tree on Niagara River Parkway. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Trees howled down on Halloween night
File photo.
News
NOTL senior, 74, charged with manslaughter in death of 94-year-old nursing home resident
One of the Beltline's rail cars pictured in 1916. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum/Supplied)
News
History Unveiled: The history of Queenston’s railways
A creative Regency solution. (Brian Marshall/Niagara Now)
News, Opinion, Featured
Arch-i-text: The Regency challenge
Queen at Regent Street in downtown NOTL. (Jim Smith/Supplied)
News
Exploring photos with Jim Smith: Queen and Regent
The fermentation process. (File photo)
Entertainment, Opinion
Wine Thang: How fermentation creates wine
Some of the members of the victorious Wrighteous Brothers were on hand to collect their hardware: Front row, Michael Eagen, Dow Wright, Kevin MacLean. Back: Jim McMacken, Peter Danakas, Bob Lavery, John Kozic, Paul Jacot and Will Walker. Absent: Ken Willms, Cal Cochrane and Ken Porter. (Supplied)
News
Golf: Wrighteous men’s league victory
The Evergreen Singers choir celebrated 20 years this month. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Evergreen Singers celebrate 20 years with anniversary concert
Some of the ingredients you will need. (Collin Goodine/Niagara Now)
News, Entertainment
Cooking with Collin: Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Paul Simon and Bakithi Kumalo. (Supplied)
News
Bravo! Niagara to host two NOTL events in November
Chris Rigas accepts his Golden Plunger at the Old Firehall Restaurant. (Supplied)
Opinion
The Golden Plunger: Old Firehall Restaurant
High winds on Halloween night blew down trees and branches around NOTL. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Strong winds cause downed trees, power outages
Corey Cater, left, with his children Antonia, Loretta, Gigi and Matthew Cater. Gus Koroneos came with his children Aria and Zoie Koroneos. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Gallery: NOTL fire halls celebrate Halloween
Niagara River's iron scow, pictured on Nov. 1, shifts toward falls after severe weather Thursday. (Supplied)
News
Iron scow shifts toward falls after Thursday's severe weather
(File photo)
Opinion
Letter: Solution needed to noise from grape growers' cannons
(File photo)
News
Letter: Kudos to Pillar and Post for design of new garden
Welland Canal bridges advisory Beta app. (Supplied)
Opinion
Letter: 'Improved' Welland Canal bridge app actually offers less information
(File photo)
Opinion
Letter: Grape growers' rights should not trump neighbours' rights
(File photo)
Opinion
Letter: Why let bird bangers lower property values and disrupt neighbourhood?
(File photo)
Opinion
Letter: Mandatory voting doesn't feel like democracy
Kim McQuahe is named Premier Exhibitor for Jams and Jellies at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Jam Queen Kim McQuhae wins Premier Exhibitor at Winter Fair
A Newark Neighbours donation bin is set up at the library. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News, Opinion
Newark Neighbours: A wonderful Thanksgiving but Christmas is coming
Niagara Adapts is a partnership that brings together seven Niagara municipalities — Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, St. Catharines and Welland — with Brock’s Environmental Sustainability Research Centre (ESRC) to address climate change. (Brock University/Supplied)
News
NOTL residents needed for climate change survey
NRPS chief Bryan MacCulloch was recognized by Governor General at a ceremony in Ottawa Thursday.(Sourced/Niagara Regional Police Services)
News
Niagara Regional Police Services chief receives Order of Merit
Rainy weather didn't dampen Halloween spirits in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Gallery: Celebrating Halloween
Carol Clarke has been taking yoga classes with Bebi for five years at the NOTL Community Centre. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Study on exercise for older adults looking for participants
Loretta Cater with hands full of juice during the St. Davids and District Harvest Breakfast Sunday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Tasty time at Lions Harvest Breakfast
John McDermid brings his computer into the Repair Cafe for repair. Fixer Walt Weaver and IT co-ordinator Matt Furlong help. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Newly launched 'Repair Cafe' helps NOTLers fix broken items
NOTL Sparks celebrate Diwali. (Leslie Moulson/Submitted)
News
Sparks learn about Hindu Festival of Lights
An overview of the Glendale plan. (Steve Hardaker/Submitted)
News
Glendale notes: Community’s district plan is nearing completion
Lauren Crickmore and Daniel Corvino. (Supplied)
News
Halloween Fun: KidSport fright night
Some members of NOTL Horticultural Society came out to help create a pollinator garden at the William Nassau Park. (Submitted/NOTL Horticultural Society)
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NOTL Horticultural Society creates pollinator garden on Nassau Street
Florence Turner, secretary of the United Church Women, credits the women of the church with organizing the bazaar each year. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Women of St. Davids-Queenston United Church host annual bazaar
Levi Ianzillotti dresses at a Ninja Turtle. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Halloween Fun: Harvest Fest
Mike Tomczuk with some of the decorations at his home at 679 Line 2 Rd. He credits his wife Jodi with decorating. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Residents reveal some of their favourite trick-or-treat spots in NOTL
Franchise owner Lori Paterson, Red Roof’s special events co-ordinator Karen Post, restaurant manager Mayank Mittal, supervisor Danielle Bedard and Red Roof’s executive director Steffanie Bjorgan at the cheque presentation Wednesday morning. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Smile Cookie campaign raises $8,000 for Red Roof Retreat
Lord Mayor Betty Disero at her office in town hall. (File photo/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva)
News, Opinion
Column: Let's honour women who make a difference
Amalgamations is off the table now. (File photo)
Opinion
Editorial: Amalgamation is dead. But change needed
Was Teddy part of a Halloween miracle? (Supplied)
Featured
Miracle at Halloween
Regional Coun. Gary Zalepa says he’s happy the province will not force amalgamation on Niagara. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
NOTL leaders relieved province won't force amalgamation
New Canadian citizen Mahmoud Nahle with wife Sarah Kassem on Thursday. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
NOTL's Mike Scott presides over college's first citizenship ceremony 
Learn all about owls like this Barn Owl during the Owl How this Friday. (Supplied)
News
Owl Howl returns to Niagara Glen this Friday
Bill Hamilton guides the Ghost Walk walking tour in Old Town. (Brittany Carter)
News
Ghost Walks take visitors around haunted NOTL
Walk Off the Earth will open for Bryan Adams at this year's New Year's Eve event at Queen Victoria Park. (supplied photo)
News, Entertainment
Niagara Parks announces New Year's Eve headliner Bryan Adams with Walk Off the Earth
St. Davids resident Brigitte Bassie says she supports the changes to collection. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Region’s push to use green bins more is OK with many NOTL residents
An accessible trick or treating sign, available at Home Depot locations across Canada, excluding Quebec. (Supplied photo)
News
Accessible trick or treat signs available at The Home Depot
The 30th annual Candlelight Stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake will take place Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. (File photo)
News, Entertainment
30th annual Candlelight Stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake is Dec. 6
Gayle Gibson with Ramses I in Luxor. (Chris Erie/Supplied)
News
Lost royal mummy discovered in Niagara to be celebrated
Annaliesa Covatta writes in to The Lake Report to show support for horse-drawn carriages.
Opinion
Letter: Carriages should stay
Local Summer Squash Fritters. (Supplied)
Entertainment
Cooking with Collin: Local Summer Squash Fritters
This image of Woodlawn, the home built at 176 John St. by Robert Dickson in 1822, is from a 1905 booklet titled "Illustrated Niagara-on-on-the-Lake, Canada," published by John S. Clarke. Courtesy Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum
Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The famous personages of Randwood
The VQA logo.
Entertainment, Opinion
Wine Thang: What is the VQA designation?
St Mark's Rectory is an example of Regency design.
Featured
Arch-i-text: Yes, it's a Regency design
The Niagara Apothecary. (Supplied)
Featured
Exploring photos: The Niagara Apothecary
Nick Pappas, one of Marynissen’s winemakers, accepts the Golden Plunger.
Entertainment, Opinion
Plunger Patrol: Marynissen Estates Winery
Rosewood Estates winemaker Ryan Corrigan chats with wine writer Victoria Gilbert. (Supplied)
Entertainment
Wine Country with Victoria Gilbert: Harvest is in the air
This week’s clue: When flames appear unexpectedly and they need to be put out, I’m not just a “fly on the wall.” (Supplied)
Entertainment
Artifact of the Week - Oct. 24
Red Roof Retreat held a fall fest at the Ranch last Saturday. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Photo Gallery: Fall Fest at Red Roof Retreat
The map of Niagara municipalities will not be changing.
News
No forced amalgamation for Niagara: Province decides 'one size doesn't fit all'
File photo
Opinion
Letter: Trudeau has not accomplished his promises
Letter
Opinion
Letter: There must be a better solution than gunshots to disperse bird 
Letter
Opinion
Letter: Election process at polling station was an impressive, organized effort
Only 60 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots Monday.
Opinion
Editorial: Voter turnout needs a boost
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Ear-piercing explosions don’t make for a pleasant Niagara-on-the-Lake
This year NOTL will have an authentic Victorian Christmas village theme. (File photo/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva)
News
Victorian winter comes to NOTL
Kyle Freeborn has been acting director of corporate services since June 2018. (Supplied/Town of NOTL)
News
Kyle Freeborn named town's director of corporate services
Niagara Health Navigator can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play. (Supplied photo)
News
Niagara Health's mobile app could be 'game-changer,' hospital says
Governor Simcoe Secondary School student Victoria Sawicki studied in France last year as part of the rotary youth exchange program.(Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
First Rotary youth conference kicks off in NOTL
Owners Jack Addams Williams and Neesha Jayalathge stand in front of their new fitness studio in Virgil. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
F45 fitness studio opens in Virgil
Top three winners of hydro box beautification project are Elaine Bryck, Lindsey Kemp and Jennifer Penner. (Sourced)
News
Hydro box beautification project winners unwrapped
NDP candidate Brian Barker on election night with supporters and fans. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
News
Barker campaign celebrates progress and perseverance
Independent Mike Strange placed fourth in the running for Niagara Falls riding MP. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
News
Independent Strange feels 'deflated' but proud of campaign
At War For Animals Niagara protesters gathered outside Niagara-on-the-Lake’s town hall Monday night. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Horse carriage opponents take protest to town hall
Two St. Michael students ask NOTL to declare climate emergency. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Two St. Michael students ask NOTL to declare climate emergency
Niagara Region has approved changing weekly garbage collection to every other week, starting in October 2020. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Garbage pickup will be every two weeks starting next fall
Niagara Regional Police are looking for Jerry Connors in connection with a door-to-door sales scam. (Supplied)
News
Police seek man suspected in door-to-door sales scam
Bella Grace Boutique manager Dakota Stevenson and owner Joy Kassai-Molon at the fall fashion show Sunday. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Gallery: Rotary fashion show raises $6,500 to fight polio
Liberal candidate Andrea Kaiser, who finished second to Conservative Tony Baldinelli, said despite her loss, she's thrilled Canada has re-elected a Liberal government for the next four years. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Runner-up Kaiser says she'll continue to try to flip riding red
Green party candidate Sandra O'Connor placed fifth and won about 5 per cent of the vote in Monday's federal election. (File photo)
News
Greens' Sandra O'Connor vows keep fighting for climate
Former Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 president Al Howse speaks at the Remembrance Day services at the cenotaph in 2017. (Richard Harley/File Photo)
News
Legion distributing poppies for Remembrance Day
Conservative MP for Niagara Falls riding Tony Baldinelli and former MP Rob Nicholson after the Conservatives take the win for Niagara Falls Monday night.
News
Tony Baldinelli takes Niagara Falls riding for the Conservatives
This week's artifact of the week.
Entertainment
Artifact of the Week – Oct. 17
Shiraz and Syrah might come from the same grape but they illustrate how a grape’s environment and processing can affect the resulting wine. (File photo)
Entertainment
It's a Wine Thang: Shiraz vs. Syrah
The Niagara Marina. (Supplied/Jim Smith)
News
Exploring photos with Jim Smith: The Niagara Marina
Early Regency in NOTL. (Supplied/Brian Marshall)
Opinion
Arch-i-text: The Regency
Daredevil William “Red” Hill Sr. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Writers' Circle: Daredevil William 'Red' Hill Sr.
Submitted/Arun Kapur
News, Entertainment
Feature Photo: Wine and Words
Jim Davies accepts the Golden Plunger for the Grill on King. (Plunger Patrol)
Entertainment, Opinion
The Golden Plunger: The Grill on King
John Hinchley, 81, died on Sept. 23. (Supplied)
News
Obituary: John Hinchley, 81, coach, teacher, raconteur
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Now is not the time to vote Liberal
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Why only one station at advance polling?
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Thanks for letter about act of kindness
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: I am a Canadian
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: An election poem
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Attacks on Trudeau are more Conservative misinformation
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Torture by sonic devices
Noel Edison, founder and Artistic Director of The Edison Singers, rehearsing the choir in preparation for their first Niagara on the Lake concert at The Courthouse, Monday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. (Supplied)
Entertainment
Edison Singers bring inaugural three-concert season to NOTL
The Avondale store in Virgil was the target of an armed robbery Wednesday evening. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Machete-wielding man robs Avondale store in Virgil
Niagara College paints the Rainbow Crosswalk at the NOTL Campus Friday. (Brittany Carter/NiagaraNow)
News
NOTL gets a rainbow crosswalk
Andrew Porteus reads during the Niagara Falls Literary Arts Festival in 2016. (Supplied photo)
News
Niagara Falls Writer’s Festival gets help from some NOTLers
Jessica Keller, Miranda Perrel and Omry Abed Alhay. (Supplied)
News
Expanding horizons and building relationships
Jasper, a Therapy Tails dog in the library this summer. The library chose the Humane Society for the Fines for Furry Friends program. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Library will trade fines for Humane Society donations during Library Week
The campaign’s senior adviser, Ida Mukuka Nambeya, will be a guest speaker at the dinner. (Sourced)
News
Nyanyas’ African-inspired dinner returns
Members of At War for Animals Niagara protested in town last weekend while being dressed up in old time costumes. (Sourced/Facebook)
News
Horse protesters and Sentineal supporters negotiate new rules for demonstrations
File photo.
Opinion
Letter: Council should reject chamber request
The Lake Report's free Press Pass program is now open. (File Photo)
News
Press Pass Program offers deals
Jordan Meyer stands with Conservative party sign on his front lawn. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
NOTL residents catching election fever
Brian Barker is the NDP candidate for Niagara Falls riding. (File photo/Brittany Carter)
News
NDP unveils plan to ‘fight for Niagara’
Police are investigating after Liberal party campaign signs were stolen around the Niagara Falls riding over Thanksgiving weekend. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Police investigate after over 200 Liberal election signs vanish on weekend
Margaret Walker waits to cast her vote on Friday during advanced polls for the federal election. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Long lines for advanced polling
Green party candidate Sandra O'Connor says her analytical skills and "breadth and depth" of her political experience makes her stand out from other candidates.(Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
Election profile: Green party candidate Sandra O'Connor
File photo.
Opinion
Editorial: Make an informed choice, but do vote
York Road residents Jim Fisher and Dr. Yüksel Ören say they aren’t happy with the “excessive noise” of the propane cannons. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
Residents and growers at an impasse on bird banger noise
Liberal candidate Andrea Kaiser says her campaign is complying with municipal bylaws that restrict where election signs can be placed. She also says "hundreds" of her signs have been illegally removed from people's private property. (File photo/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva)
Opinion
Letter: Setting the record straight about signs
Supplied photo. (Jim Smith/Niagara Now)
Entertainment, Featured
Exploring photos with Jim Smith: 1946 painting by Betty Lane
The Olfactory bulb's main purpose is to differentiate among similar odours. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
It's a Wine Thang: Olfactory bulb
Jaclyn Willms demonstrates part of the "dead bug." (Supplied)
News, Featured
Stay Fit NOTL: Fat-Burning No Equipment Circuit
Cornbread Stuffing Recipe. (Supplied)
Entertainment
Cooking with Collin: Thanksgiving Cornbread Stuffing
This week's artifact of the week.
News
Artifact of the Week - Oct. 10
William Lyon Mackenznie. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: W.L. Mackenzie Part 2 of 2
William Lyon Mackenzie. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: W.L. Mackenzie Part 1 of 2
(Supplied/Pixabay)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Tender fruits
(Supplied/Niagara Historical Society and Museum)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Swimmers of Lake Ontario
(Supplied/Niagara Historical Society and Museum)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Mural Project
The collapse of Honeymoon Bridge in 1938. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: When the river stopped flowing
Brock’s Monument in Queenston. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: St. Davids in the 20th Century
Four Mile Creek Road in St. Davids circa 1920. (St. Davids Ratepayers Association/Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: St. Davids in the 20th Century
Four Mile Creek Road in St. Davids circa 1920. (St. Davids Ratepayers Association/Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The Early Years
An illustration of the ghost of Sarah Ann by Conor MacNeil. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Ghost stories of NOTL
240 Centre St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Niagara Now)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The John Breakenridge homes
Spring daffodils covered in snow after an ice storm hit the Niagara region April 15.
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara’s History Unveiled: The summer that never arrived
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara’s History Unveiled: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
St. Vincent de Paul Church, built in 1834.
News, Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: St. Vincent de Paul Graveyard
The owner of this NOTL house, William Steward, signed a petition for the release of runaway slave Solomon Moseby. His wife Susannah might have been among the women blockading the carriage that Moseby was to be transported in, though no documentation exists to prove her participation.
News, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Solomon Moseby
Four sights on Queen St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake — Exchange Brewery (the former Bell Exchange Building), the old Court House, a coat-of-arms on top of Natasha Bradley (former customs building) and the clock tower cenotaph. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: A stroll down Queen St.
"Miss Rye's" Our Western Home. (Canadian Illustrated News, Dec. 6, 1879)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Our Western Home
Elizabeth Ascher. (Supplied)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Four notable women of NOTL
Colonel John Butler. (Wikimedia Commons)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Colonel John Butler
An inscription on Parliament Oak school. (Niagara Now)
News, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Parliament Oak School
Henry Paffard. (Supplied photo)
News
Niagara’s History Unveiled: Henry Paffard and the Niagara Apothecary
The Queen's Royal Hotel in NOTL. (Supplied photo)
Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The Queen's Royal Hotel
Niagara Falls New Year's Eve celebrations will be hosted by Rick Mercer and aired live on CBC. (Sourced photo)
News, Entertainment
New Year's Eve comes back with a bang
244 King St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Submitted photo)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: Exploring the history and people of 244 King St.
Restored photo of the Queen St. train station in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Photo provided by the Niagara Historical Society and Museum.)
Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The train of NOTL
Janet Carnochan. (Supplied photo)
Entertainment, Featured
Niagara's History Unveiled: The woman behind Canada's first purpose-built museum
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