
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Several NOTL businesses are making their own hand sanitizers to help area residents protect themselves against during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
It was a clear March night last Monday as Cannery Park resident Angelo Recine drove east on York Road heading into St. Davids.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
A major milestone was celebrated at the flag raising ceremony in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Thursday. Members of the NOTL Kinsmen Club gathered at the town hall to recognize 100 years of Kin Canada giving
The work on installing a groyne – a pile of large rocks to stop waves from crashing on to the shore – at NOTL’s Dock Area will not start until after July 15 when the fish spawning season
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has appointed a second deputy fire chief. St. Davids resident Darren Trostenko, a 30-year volunteer firefighter for NOTL, will now serve as a deputy fire chief under chief Nick Ruller, alongside
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking at implementing a land-use planning system that would allow more “certainty” when it comes to preserving the character of the town. At the open house held at
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