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NOTL woman helps Newark Neighbours with goal to support remote northerners
With the help of Newark Neighbours, a Niagara-on-the-Lake resident is making sure donated clothing items aren’t wasted and go to the “right places,” including remote communities in northern Canada. Louise Waldie is one of the
Updated: Council approves 8.62% municipal tax hike
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story contained some erroneous budget numbers for individual expenditures. The Lake Report regrets the errors. The average Niagara-on-the-Lake homeowner will pay $92 more in municipal taxes this year
St. Michael Catholic elementary teachers join one-day walkout
Teachers from St. Michael Catholic Elementary School in Virgil walked off the job Tuesday morning, protesting government cuts to education.
Niagara College students brave cold at annual winter grape harvest
More than 50 people braved the sub-zero temperature in the wee hours of Thursday morning for what was expected to be an icewine harvest.
Niagara fan gets a signed stick from World Juniors golden boy Akil Thomas
Niagara hockey fan Calvin Goodman scored the gift of a lifetime last Thursday.
Kennedy named new president ofNiagara College
The new head of Niagara College says he will carry forward the legacy of outgoing president Dan Patterson. Sean Kennedy, 51, who has been with the college’s senior management team since 2006, will begin his
Wealthy benefactor offers $250,000 to NOTL for new community gateway
A Niagara-on-the-Lake resident is willing to donate up to $250,000 to the Town of NOTL for a charitable project that could see a redone entrance into Old Town on Queen and Mississauga streets. Gerry Kowalchuk has
Major donation made toward Heritage Trail restoration work
Several major donors, including the Canadian National Railway Company, have been recognized by the Heritage Trail Committee at a cocktail party held Wednesday, Jan. 8.
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Short-term rental operators unhappy with licensing fees
Short-term rental operators in Niagara-on-the-Lake are disappointed with the increased licensing fees and the proposed draft changes to the short-term rental bylaw, a representative from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Bed and Breakfast Association told town
Town approves 4% hotel tax in principle
Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors have approved in principle a plan to charge visitors a hotel tax. In a 7 to 2 vote Monday, council’s committee of the whole approved the idea of levying a municipal accommodation tax of
NOTL man wins cool $1 million
A lucky Niagara-on-the-Lake resident celebrated Christmas with an extra special gift — $1 million dollars. Local musician Thomas (Randy) Busbridge won the small fortune in the Dec. 25 Lotto 6/49 draw. The ticket
Jazz and Brunch series returns to Strewn Winery
The annual Jazz and Brunch series at Strewn Winery is back, giving local jazz lovers a chance to enjoy a meal coupled with live music.
Young Canadians more likely to drive high, CAA poll finds
Seventy per cent of younger Canadians aren't likely to plan alternative travel arrangements after consuming cannabis, new research from the Canadian Automobile Association has found out. The results are based on a survey of
Breaking: Niagara College announces new president
The new president of Niagara College, Sean Kennedy, has been a part of the college's senior management team since 2006. The announcement of the college’s sixth president was met with loud cheers and applause
Coffee with lord mayor kicks off the new year
Niagara-on-the-Lake council is kicking off New Year with a series of coffee meetings as part of its community outreach efforts.
Buy Nothing Project for NOTL started by local resident
Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Julia Buxton-Cox says her newly launched Facebook group, Buy Nothing Niagara-on-the-Lake, has already exceeded all her expectations. Since its launch on Jan. 3, the group has attracted more than 200 members.
NOTL resident donates ski jackets to migrant workers
Thanks to a Niagara-on-the-Lake resident, migrant workers arriving in NOTL will receive a little extra warm welcome. Village resident Mark Brown donated more than 50 yellow and blue ski jackets for the migrant workers’ welcome kits
Chill out: Icewine Festival returns to NOTL
One of NOTL’s most beloved festivals, a celebration of icewine and all things wine, is returning to Niagara-on-the-Lake, offering a magical winter getaway for locals and visitors alike. The 25th annual Niagara Icewine Festival will kick off in Jordan on Jan.
Councillors concerned after losing planning appeal
After the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal rejected a decision of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s committee of adjustment, some councillors are wondering how the town should defend its decisions at tribunal hearings. Coun. Gary Burroughs raised a question Monday during
Town has no whistleblower policy
Although the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have an official whistleblower policy, Lord Mayor Betty Disero says there are mechanisms in place to protect town employees who have concerns of any wrongdoing conducted at the
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Silversmith Brewing partners with college toofferexclusive cask beers
You can try new cask beers, brewed locally, every week at Silversmith Brewing Company in Virgil. Silversmith has partnered with Niagara College’s Teaching Brewery to produce different, all-natural cask beer every week, year-round.
Tall boots to fill: Scott Finlay is Isaac Brock
Scott Finlay wears many hats – although he probably is best-known across Niagara as the man wearing the tall boots of Sir Isaac Brock.
Kids, adults have breakfast with Santa for Palliative Care
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents and tourists got treated to a special breakfast with Santa Claus on Saturday morning.
Town urged to preserve historic ordnance boundary stones
Some of the oldest historic artifacts in Niagara-on-the-Lake are being lost to heavy construction equipment and need to be preserved, a Niagara Historical Society official told councillors Monday night. Ted Rumble, secretary of the
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