Dariya Baiguzhiyeva, Author at Niagara Now

TIDBIT- Upper Canada Lodge closing in 2022

NOTL's Upper Canada Lodge is expected to close in 2022, but the number of beds in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be unchanged as Pleasant Manor plans to add 120 beds to its long-term care facility. Linhaven in

SIDEBAR- Blowing bubbles for IPF

As September is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis month, the Canadian IPF Foundation is asking people to blow bubbles for those can’t because of the disease. IPF is a progressive lung disease that causes scarring of

UPDATED- WINTER- A self-guided walkabout of historic, and haunted, Old Town

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Denise Ascenzo As one of the most historic towns in Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake has plenty of hidden stories to tell. Whether you’re in town for a special event, for Christmas shopping

Council OKs $1.5M for two major streetscape projects

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has approved spending about $1.5 milion for two streetscape enhancement projects on Niagara Stone Road in Virgil and on Glendale Avenue at York Road. However, some councillors have raised concerns about spending money on the projects in

Town hands out fines to people, non-essential businesses

With Easter coming up this weekend, Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are being urged to celebrate the holiday indoors. “We will celebrate together once we’ve wiped this virus,” Lord Mayor Betty Disero said during a virtual

COVID-19: Lord mayor is ‘begging’ residents to #StayHome during pandemic

Lord Mayor Betty Disero is “begging” everyone to stay at home and maintain physical distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Disero gave an update on COVID-19 preparations during a council meeting Monday. The meeting, held via teleconference, was closed

COVID-19: NOTL businesses start selling their own hand sanitizers

Several NOTL businesses are making their own hand sanitizers to help area residents protect themselves against during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Town cuts speed limit on troubled Mewburn shortcut

The speed limit on NOTL's problem-plagued Concession 6 Road between York Road and the Mewburn Road Bridge will be reduced to 60 km/h from the current 80 km/h. The reduction will improve traffic safety and

Concerns raised after bad crash at York and Concession 6

It was a clear March night last Monday as Cannery Park resident Angelo Recine drove east on York Road heading into St. Davids.

Crossroads home show a community hit

A large portion of the money raised from this year’s NOTL Home Garden and Craft Show will go towards adding accessible equipment to the existing playground at Crossroads Public School.

No increase on water bills in 2020

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents will see no changes to their water and wastewater bills this year. The fee for water usage will stay the same as last year, at $1.4969 per cubic metre. There will

Shaw Festival sees $500K surplus

The Shaw Festival had another successful year last season, posting a surplus of more than $500,000. The Shaw’s board of directors unveiled financial results for 2019 during its annual general meeting at the Royal George Theatre Friday.

Redesigned intersection to help vehicles get to QEW

The collaborative project among the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Region and the Ministry of Transportation to redesign the Glendale QEW interchange is steadily moving forward. Representatives from the region and the ministry made a presentation to the urban

Thirteen NOTL wineries team up for the annual food drive

The second annual food drive, launched by Reif Estate Winery in collaboration with Newark Neighbours in 2019, is expanding its reach this year by having 12 additional wineries participate in the initiative. The wineries involved in the

NOTL businesses aim to eliminate period poverty

Period products, such as pads, tampons and cups, are a basic necessity, that’s why United Way Niagara is organizing a new community-wide campaign this year to help provide free menstrual products to Niagara residents.

Drumming and tales taught at NOTL library

Storyteller and drummer Babarinde "Baba" Williams returned to Niagara-on-the-Lake last Saturday to lead an interactive drumming workshop held at the NOTL Public Library.

$2 sock program supports people in need

In just one week, the Niagara-on-the-Lake community helped provide more than 300 pairs of socks to keep those in need warm during the winter season. Avondale Food Stores across Niagara are accepting donations for

Tourism rep unhappy with mayor’s advocacy for accommodation tax

Lord Mayor Betty Disero’s presentation on capital tourism projects on Monday night was “disappointing” and was meant to “justify a municipal accommodation tax,” says tourism industry representative Bob Jackson.

Town of NOTL declares climate emergency

In a close vote, Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors have approved declaring a climate emergency in town. Young climate activists Hazel Norris and Molly Shara addressed council Monday night urging the town to make the decision.

Whirlpool Jet Boats owner asks town for contract amendment

For the past two years, high water levels at the Dock Area have prevented Whirlpool Jet Boats from properly running its business out of its Melville Street location, the company’s owner told councillors Monday.

Teachers walk off jobs in a joint four-union strike

As Ontario's Progressive Conservative party was preparing for its two-day policy conference at the Scotiabank Convention Centre Friday, hundreds of teachers and education workers filled the streets outside the centre to strike against government cuts to education.

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