Rotary Club gives a $100K boost to the NOTL Museum’s expansion plans
The donation contributes to the museum’s $10-million expansion project, which will add a new wing featuring an elevator, community room, guest lobby and temporary exhibit space.
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Niagara EMS aims for quicker response times with new Virgil-area station
Niagara Emergency Medical Services is looking to relocate its station in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Glendale to be closer to Virgil, in an effort to respond to more emergencies in the community faster.
Developer seeks approval for 18 townhouses in next stage of Tawny Ridge Estates
Originally, block and stacked townhouses were going to be built on the site “at a relatively higher density,” Liotta said. However, this latest zoning proposal is for street townhouses at a lower density.
Niagara-on-the-Lake to hike planning and building fees next year
Starting Jan. 1, the town is increasing a wide range of planning and building permit fees, as well as introducing new fees, in an effort to take care of a $1.67 million deficit stemming from planning programs.
Halloween spirit haunts Niagara-on-the-Lake with spook-tacular decorations
That spirit has arrived in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where residents have filled front lawns with elaborate Halloween displays. Skeletons, cobwebs, ghouls and grim reapers share space with creative, personal touches unique to each home.
Developer returns to town on plans for 29 homes next to David Secord House
With the David Secord House now severed from the rest of the land at 46 Paxton Ln., thanks to plans coming down the pike to rescue the derelict historic home, a developer is asking to tweak its plans to build 29 housing units on the remaining open land.
Artist plans fundraiser to support mural project celebrating NOTL agriculture
Ron Clavier won his battle against the town’s sign bylaw this past summer. Now, he’s focusing on bringing his large-scale art project to life.
Second headstone vandalized at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Another headstone vandalism incident at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Old Town has left the church community angry, confused and unsure what to do next.
NOTL Residents Association elects board of directors, talks array of issues at first AGM
The residents association led discussions on a bevy of hot-button local topics, including renewed development efforts at the historic Rand Estate, the future of the old Wellington Street hospital and more.
Niagara-on-the-Lake council lifts freeze on short-term rentals
The freeze, first imposed last December, was in place in order to give council time to study whether there should be a cap on short-term rentals.
Going up: NOTL Museum to get an elevator thanks to $150K RBC funding
The RBC Foundation is helping to fund the installation of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s first-ever elevator, which is expected to be built within the next year or two, says the museum’s curator.
A roadmap for the future: NOTL shares updated official plan at community open houses
Residents attended with varying levels of familiarity but shared an understanding of the plan’s scope and influence on town policy.
Developer ‘waiting for market’ before demolition of old American Hotel
The historic waterfront property known as the old American Hotel is one step closer to being torn down to make way for a future condo development.
Local leaders discuss tariffs, local economy at NOTL luncheon
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.
New home conditionally approved behind Virgil flower shop
A developer hopes to build a single detached house behind June Floral and Garden on Four Mile Creek Road in Virgil.
St. Davids stormwater pond exceeds capacity, options under review
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.
Residents criticize size and road safety of St. Davids townhouse proposal
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.
‘We want something meaningful’: Chautauqua residents unsatisfied with latest draft of official plan
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.
Town sets $436K price tag for Irish Harp’s permanent patio and parking spots ask
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.
Niagara-on-the-Lake takes second crack at official plan
The plan identifies Glendale as a “designated growth area development” and a “strategic growth area,” where highrise development may be permitted.
Town hosts open houses on official plan and hospital site redevelopment
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.
Queenston resident urges town to install accessible swing set at Queenston Common
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 endorses human trafficking code of conduct
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.
Big report on NOTL’s vacation rentals landscape, with locals’ input, coming next year
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.”
Town staff to update telecom tower rules around permits, distance from residents
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.
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