$632K road paving project underway in Old Town NOTL
Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Old Town is getting a big facelift from Niagara Region — to the tune of $632,000.
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Niagara College support staff join provincewide strike
As the strike by Niagara College’s support staff enters its second week, the College Employer Council says negotiations remain stalled and the two sides are far apart.
Proposed rules for secondary suites set limits on unit size, setbacks and parking
Under the draft changes, a detached accessory building shall not take up more than 50 per cent of the main dwelling’s footprint and won’t stand more than 4.5 metres tall, among other rules.
Local woman brings Narcotics Anonymous meetings to NOTL after recovery journey
Rachel S. first attended a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in 2023, where she introduced herself by saying, “I’m Rachel and I’m an addict.” It was the first time she had ever admitted it — even to herself.
Accessibility upgrades slowly coming five years after audit
Five years later, the town says the most urgent upgrades have been addressed — at least, partially. But it is much harder to get the fixes done which address fixes to a building that make it truly accessible.
NOTL remembers 9/11 with ceremony at Queen’s Royal Park
Almost everyone who was alive on Sept. 11, 2001, remembers where they were when the planes struck, Kathy Weiss, president of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce, told a crowd gathered Thursday at Queen’s
Konzelmann Estate Winery faces public backlash over wedding proposal
Konzelmann Estate Winery faced further criticism from residents on Tuesday as its proposal to create a wedding ceremony space went before council. Concerns were raised about noise, traffic and pesticide exposure. The winery,
‘Penners’ marks 75 years of customer service
It’s been 75 years since the doors of a Niagara-on-the-Lake institution first opened. Penner Home Hardware, or “Penners” as most locals know it, celebrated its 75th anniversary on Friday with a community barbecue
Mayor, experts and residents condemn Second Sons ‘hate rally’
CLARIFICATION: An update was made to this article to note that The Lake Report attempted to contact Second Sons. A white nationalist rally by about 50 members of the extremist group Second Sons
Residents voice anger over Rand Estate private road proposal at council meeting
Tensions flared at a Niagara-on-the-Lake council planning committee meeting Tuesday, as residents expressed frustration over a proposed private road through the Rand Estate. Council chambers were packed, reflecting high public interest in the
LiveBarn cameras now streaming games at both local arenas
Parents who can’t make it to the arena can now watch their children’s hockey games from home, thanks to a new streaming service available in Niagara-on-the-Lake. In late August, the town announced it
Heritage committee recommends demolition on new Royal George site
The sun is setting on the Royal George Theatre. The Niagara-on-the-Lake municipal heritage committee has approved the demolition of two heritage buildings at 178–188 Victoria St., despite some hesitation about the impact on
Town reacts quickly after fire leads to oil seepage
What started as an attempt to put out a fire on a street sweeper last Wednesday led to 25 litres of oil being spilled in the Virgil Reservoir. Now, the province has gotten involved and is monitoring the situation.
Back-to-school excitement fills NOTL elementary schools
Across Niagara-on-the-Lake on Tuesday, parents and children awoke ready to greet the start of another year of school.
Residents push back on Solmar’s return to town for Rand Estate project
More than 50 people attended a virtual open house hosted by the town on Tuesday, where Solmar presented its latest attempt to rezone land near the historic Rand Estate. Most participants expressed strong disapproval of the project.
Virgil soccer goalie raises money for cancer research in international fundraiser
Twelve-year-old Logan Loewen is one of five finalists in the Youth Athlete of the Year competition, raising money for two cancer research institutes in honour of his late grandmother, who died of cancer in February.
NOTL’s population rise key factor in first-ever parks and rec master plan
Book clubs, community gardening and letter writing are just some of the activities Niagara-on-the-Lake’s parks and recreation department is thinking of adding to its itinerary over the next 10 years — and it wants these activities to attract NOTLers ages eight to 80.
Shaw Festival’s Spiegeltent to close at end of September
The end is near for the Shaw Festival’s Spiegeltent in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with its final show scheduled for Sept. 28. After that, it’ll be returning to its original home in Belgium.
‘Historical’ design for St. Davids roundabout chosen over ‘contemporary’ option in survey
The people have spoken: St. Davids’ new roundabout should have a historical, more low-key look to it. Niagara Region released survey results on Wednesday on the design of the planned roundabout.
More secondary suites for NOTL? Town asks locals for regulation ideas
NOTL is expanding its rules around accessory dwellings in town, also known as secondary suites, and it wants to hear from the public about what those rules should be.
New Royal George Theatre renderings show plans to obscure Queen Street fly tower
In response to a question about the fly tower — a point of controversy due to its proposed height and impact on the heritage landscape — Jennings said the updated design make it less visible on Queen Street.
Opinion: The presence of civility often means more than the topic of the debate itself
“It’s not worth winning a fight over a cellphone tower if norms of basic civility are abandoned in the process,” writes Daniel Smeenk.
Teamwork makes the dream work: NOTL Sports Wall of Fame honours two local legends
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Sports Wall of Fame is adding two new faces to its long row of local figures who’ve made their mark in the athletic world.
NOTL committee OKs merger of Glencairn Hall land and developer Marotta’s next-door property
The committee of adjustment has given its thumbs up to plans to bring together a portion of the Glencairn Hall property with a plot of land next door.
Residents unite to send message on town’s change of course on Chautauqua plan
A rainstorm couldn’t stop residents of Chautauqua from gathering at Ryerson Park this August to express their frustration over what they see as disrespect from the town to the future of their beloved neighbourhood.
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