A trade war is no longer on the horizon — or postponed, at least.
On Feb. 1, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian...
When Premier Doug Ford announced an early provincial election for Feb.27, the New Democrats were ready to go with incumbent Wayne Gates.
When it comes...
Doughvine Bakehouse sparked controversy in January with its outdoor signs.
It all started with a bold red spray-painted sign that read "Closed" — and led to a sign that neighbours...
The outcome of meetings between town staff and Transport Canada officials was made public after a request from Coun. Gary Burroughs.
With council’s approval of...
Ingrid Regier is unhappy with a long list of things.
The long-time Niagara-on-the-Lake resident, who has lived here since 1955, voiced some of her concerns on Sunday’s community open house with Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa at the Virgil arena.
The village open house series aims to let residents talk to council members and town staff, ask questions and give feedback. It starts with a talk from Zalepa, then a question and answer period. People can send questions in advance or ask during the meeting.
Regier was one of those residents who took the chance to make some comments.
First up, she said she...
While the City of Welland has introduced a temporary rule to prioritize Canadian-made goods in the city’s purchases due to tariff concerns, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is not considering...
The evening ended with a bang — literally — as a cannon fired outside Navy Hall on Saturday night.
It wasn't the beginning of a war with the U.S., don't worry — it was to commemorate the last one.
The cannon firing was the finale of the Friends of Fort George's second annual War of 1812-themed charity dinner with the Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa.
With more than 50 tickets sold and over $1,000 raised from the auction alone, the dinner raised around $5,000 to fund summer student jobs at Fort George and Brock's Monument, said executive director Amanda Gamble.
For $160, guests were...
Members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion Branch 124 can socialize in style thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary.
On Monday afternoon, head “pie lady” Margaret McGilvray presented Legion president Al Howse with a $1,000 cheque, raised entirely through pie sales.
The cheque helped purchase a brand new 75-inch TV, mounted on the Legion’s ground floor for patrons to enjoy.
The TV will enhance community gathering like the weekly fish fry and hopefully attract big crowds to calendar events like the Super Bowl, auxiliary member Karen Taylor-Jones said.
“It was well accepted,” Taylor-Jones said.
The issuance of any new short-term rental licenses in Niagara-on-the-Lake was paused as of Dec. 10, but town councillors have made a limited exception,...
The college's Beer 101 Strong earned silver in the Strong British Ale category while Beer 101 Bitter got bronze in the British Bitter category at the competition's award ceremony, held on Jan. 17 at the college's NOTL campus.
In his Jan. 28 decision on the appeal, the chair of the Ontario Land Tribunal explained how he disagrees with Solmar's arguments that the tribunal made key errors, ultimately dismissing its appeal.
The project aims to highlight the value of small-town experiences in Canada, offering insights into how senior citizens can rediscover where they reside and rekindle a sense of pride and nostalgia, said one of its producers, a media production student at Toronto Metropolitan University.
“It’s a nice little event to break up the winter blues," says executive producer Jeff Paul. Tickets are on sale now for every show except the sold-out Saturday night show.
"For over a decade now, this once gracious stone home has been owned by a developer and allowed to deteriorate in a fashion that can only be described as a textbook case of demolition by neglect," writes Brian Marshall of Secord's historical home on Paxton Lane, built circa 1799.
Every year, there are countless numbers of new plants being released to tempt us gardeners. These new and improved varieties have been tried and tested for several years before being released for sale. Joanne Young reviews some of the new, exciting releases.
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Local Conservative politicians have been pushing for the provincial government to prioritize municipal amalgamation in Niagara. It’s a...
The church is hosting a Christmas concert Dec. 22, called "A Christmas Homecoming: A Festive Celebration of Story and Song." The goal is to invoke a feeling of being at home for the holidays.
Niagara Transit wants residents to help shape its future by reviewing four transit plans and sharing feedback on them through a survey.
Each plan offers a different proposal to improve...
With council approving the official plan amendment to make way for a new Glendale Secondary Plan on Tuesday, building heights are still a primary concern for coun. Gary Burroughs.
Part...
If you’re looking for a way to spend your Monday mornings, Niagara-on-the-Lake Realtors are here to help.
On the third Monday of every month between 10:30 and noon, you can...
Rojin Kunjachan, a process machine operator in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is going to be driving to work in style from now on.
St. Davids food manufacturer SunOpta awarded a lucky employee a vehicle of choice as part of their Driving Success Sweepstakes.
SunOpta employs more than 120 people at its Niagara manufacturing plant where employees manufacture natural and organic fruit snacks.
Kunjachan was named winner of the NOTL location’s sweepstakes last Tuesday, taking home a Black Buick Enclave from Niagara Motors.
The 2024 Enclave has an estimated value of more than $53,000, Kunjachan''s wife Teena Thomas told The Lake Report.
Kunchujan and family were shocked and...
With an early provincial election just four weeks away, two political parties in NOTL's riding are scrambling to get organized — and find a candidate.
Premier Doug Ford has dissolved the Legislature and voters will go to the polls on Feb. 27, but in the riding of Niagara Falls, which includes Niagara-on-the-Lake, only the New Democrats and the Progressive Conservatives have picked their candidates.
NDP incumbent...
Some local heritage preservation advocates believe the couple should’ve received proper notice of the town’s plans, though some of them still support the benefits of heritage designation for a property’s future.
The Crown is seeking a 12-month jail sentence and a five-year driving ban for Richard Alan Moore, who has pleaded guilty to failing to stop at an accident causing death. The sentencing hearing will resume May 1 at 10 a.m. in person before Superior Court Justice Michael Gibson.
From Canadian comfort with poutine at Konzelmann to Mexican flavours at Jackson Triggs and Japanese-inspired dishes at Pillitteri, the wineries offered a global culinary experience this year.
Even with the grass being cut once a year and dogs running wild on Queen Street, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Jim Smith grew up in wasn’t without its charm: "It was a beautiful, beautiful town."
"Without cohesion, without a central office and a team that can act fast, it's going to be a long shot to secure these projects and these productions," says location scout Peter Donato.
“The community centre was alive and vibrant,” said one councillor of the new open gym nights. “The mission was to prove that there's a need for it — and I think there definitely is a need for it.”
The annual Icewine Village festival made its return to Niagara-on-the-Lake for its 30th year this past weekend, the first of what is a two-weekend affair, continuing this Saturday and Sunday.