International trade was on many people’s minds during the gathering for the town’s main political representatives: “We’re acutely impacted as a border community due to tariffs,” says the lord mayor.
A developer hopes to build a single detached house behind June Floral and Garden on Four Mile Creek Road in Virgil.
Nearly two decades after it was built, Sandalwood Pond in St. Davids is taking on more than it was meant to handle — and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake says it’s time for an upgrade.
A proposal to build five townhouses on York Road in St. Davids drew some concerns during a planning meeting on Tuesday about the size of the project planned and the proximity of its driveways to a busy intersection.
The Chautauqua Residents Association says it remains unsatisfied with what it sees as the town’s ongoing lack of commitment to preserving the neighbourhood’s historic character, just days after the release of the second draft of the town’s official plan.
The owner of a well-known pub in Niagara-on-the-Lake is asking the town for permission to make its COVID-era patio a permanent fixture.
The plan identifies Glendale as a “designated growth area development” and a “strategic growth area,” where highrise development may be permitted.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is holding two sets of open houses on Oct. 15 and 16 to gather public feedback on two long-standing issues: the town’s new official plan and the future of the former hospital site.
As Niagara-on-the-Lake’s parks and recreation department develops its first master plan, a Queenston resident is calling on council to modernize her local playground — starting with an inclusive swing set.
Niagara-on-the-Lake council has endorsed a motion supporting a regional code of conduct to combat human trafficking, which says that hospitality workers should be trained to recognize the signs of human trafficking, among other recommendations.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake wants to take a big-picture look at how its residents really feel about vacation rentals in town. The new report will lay the groundwork for another council discussion as to how the industry should be regulated in the community, “before the busy summer tourism season begins.”
NOTL lacks a minimum setback distance for cellphone towers from residential areas — unlike other cities and town, such as Hamilton, which requires a minimum of 150 metres.
With the two sides back at odds, striking staff are still out picketing at Niagara College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus this week.
Pedal Pub patrons in Niagara-on-the-Lake won’t be sipping drinks while pedalling anytime soon, after town council voted to maintain its current alcohol-free rules.
The legal settlements with John Black and Hummel Properties Inc. have divided people in NOTL, with some calling the more than $1.2 million payout hard to accept and others viewing it as necessary.
Many parents worry their kids spend too much time on screens. But when 12-year-old Varnit Rore noticed how screens were negatively affecting his own life and others’, he decided to take action.
The developer behind Hummel Properties Inc. is looking to restore and make modifications to the 226-year-old home, also known as the Paxton House.
The houses would be built in a row going south from the southeast corner of the York Road intersection. A single-detached home is also proposed just east of the townhouses, fronting York Road.
The town estimates it’ll draw in an extra $66,400 following a revamp of its policy for advertisements and sponsorships posted at municipal facilities.
The municipality has resolved a nearly four-year legal battle with Hummel Properties Inc., agreeing to a $1-million payout to the St. Davids-based developer.
Coun. Erwin Wiens said Black was a “victim” and the facts left the town little legal ground to stand on: “The fact is, the Blacks were mistreated.”
Town council has given approval to tear down two houses on Victoria Street as part of the Shaw Festival’s plan to rebuild the 110-year-old theatre.
Wi-Fi in the heritage district, more public washrooms and signs to help visitors navigate Old Town are just a few of the changes that could come to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s busiest community by next year.
While some municipal leaders say the Dec. 3 deadline doesn’t leave the town enough time to review its spending plans in detail, others said it’ll keep the town ahead of the curve on future infrastructure projects.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has settled a six-year legal battle with former resident John Black, who accused the municipality of abuse of process, bad faith and misuse of power surrounding a home he purchased and his planned addition to the home.
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