September 2018

The Lake Report to host official launch party

From its very inception, The Lake Report — Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new hyper-local newspaper — has been a community endeavour. And so, to celebrate its six-month...

Breastfeeding Challenge 2018

If you’re a champion at, or a champion of breastfeeding, take note: Niagara will be joining the 12th annual Canada-wide Breastfeeding Challenge event on...

Editorial: Playground politics shouldn’t be disguised as altruism

A letter was recently sent out by a local politically-minded group called FocusNOTL, part of which outlined the group’s beliefs that Niagara-on-the-Lake's past council has failed residents, and...

NOTL lawn sign wars ramp up

According to a resident who lives in St. Davids near Cannery Park and Concession 3, a political sign was removed from her lawn and...

Group pushes for a natural Lakeshore park

BY: Debi Goodwin, Special to Niagara Now While voters are asking candidates in the upcoming municipal election strong questions about development and its effects on...

Letter to the editor: “Regarding the Oct. 22 municipal election”

OPINION/By: Debra and Dana Branscombe The pending municipal election on Oct. 22 will provide an opportunity for the residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake to select representatives on town council,...

Letter to the editor: “The Call lets create a desirable future for Niagara-on-the-Lake

OPINION/BY TERRY (HE) MACTAGGART Concerns have again been growing about development pressures building in our community, particularly in and around the Old Town. I say “again”...

NOTL community rallies together for family after fire destroys their home

Rachel Spiewak and her boyfriend Jay didn’t know when they climbed into bed Saturday night that it would be the last time they’d ever...

Lincoln Interiors closingafter decades of operation

After more than 30 years of operation, Lincoln Interiors in Virgil is closing its doors. “It’s bittersweet,” says Petra Wiens-Browning. The decision follows a plan she...

Heavy Hearts getting lighter

September is for many a time of new beginnings. So is it too for Heavy Hearts, the musical project of locals Justin Glatt and Jamie...

Drag show story time coming to NOTL library

“Library” and “drag show” are two concepts we don’t often see associated. The NOTL public library aims to change that. Toronto drag performance artists Fay...

Nature’s Lens: Consider nature in this election

Typically when I’m driving down Niagara’s back roads, I’m scanning all the visual inputs that I need to be aware of. Signs, other cars,...

Radio Noir to hit Ravine Vineyards in November

Barbara (Babs) Worthy’s home is punctuated with beautiful vintage pieces, giving it the feel of an Art Deco lounge. There are elaborately sculpted lamps,...

New candidates deal with cannabis, CAO, Regional taxes

Another crowd of almost 200 people turned out to hear why five candidates running for election to municipal council in the Oct. 22 election...

Monthly Archives: September, 2018

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