Demolition of Glencairn Hall’s remnants well underway
Crews are dismantling what’s left of the historic Glencairn Hall, with much of what survived April’s fire torn down as of Monday.
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Konzelmann Estates looks to host outdoor weddings, seeks bylaw exemption
After Konzelmann Estates Winery became the centre of a lawsuit by a Niagara-on-the-Lake resident last fall over allegations of violating town rules for special events, the winery is responding to concerns by seeking permission to host outdoor weddings.
StopGap ramps revive debate between heritage and accessibility
The new StopGap ramp program has long-standing questions about the conflict between NOTL’s heritage aesthetic on its main street and making the town more accessible being reconsidered.
Residents show resistance to proposed cell tower near Nelson Park
A crowd of residents had some less-than-positive feedback to share at a public meeting for Signum Wireless’ plans to install an 18-metre tall cell tower at Nelson Park.
Developer hopes to merge Glencairn Hall lands with his next-door property
Developer Benny Marotta is looking to merge part of Glencairn Hall’s land with property that he owns right next door to the burned-down home on the Niagara River Parkway.
New theatre, same face: Shaw tweaks plans for Royal George after mixed reception
The new design would keep the theatre’s current face on Queen Street while constructing an entirely new building behind it, what executive director Tim Jennings called a “ghost façade.”
Broken chandeliers and splintered doors: Heritage committee takes stock of Glencairn Hall’s collected remains
The town has salvaged a few key pieces of the Glencairn Hall property for their heritage significance and wants to use them in a commemorative display to honour the building’s legacy.
Town hall about proposed Nelson Park cell tower hopes to give clearer signal
A new proposal to put up an 18-metre-tall cellphone tower at the northeast corner of Nelson Park is causing a bit of static and buzz among Niagara-on-the-Lake residents.
‘He was driven’: Brother of late Michael Kappel reflects on his life ahead of NOTL Sports Wall of Fame induction
Frank Kappel described his brother, Michael, as an athlete who was intensely focused and formed strong connections with his teammates.
NOTL celebrates summer peach harvest with two weekend festivals
Festivities are underway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with a weekend of peach-themed treats and all-ages fun, as two festivals take place.
NOTL full council meetings postponed until Sept. 9
Niagara-on-the-Lake council is on its annual August break, with meetings scheduled to resume Sept. 9.
‘We hope that they stick to the plan’: First impressions of town’s new official plan
Coun. Andrew Niven, who called the first draft an “exciting and important milestone,” recommended the town include more specific goals and targets.
NOTL council rejects tulip farm’s fall festival permit request
Following council’s rejection of the special events permit, the tulip farm’s co-founder Frank Boendermaker told The Lake Report he’s working with the town and that it wouldn’t be “appropriate” to assume what the future of the fall festival will be.
Wedding, proposed hotel opens up years long issues between hotel owner and residents
A wedding held in the courtyard of 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa this spring became the centre of a neighbour’s complaint and the subject of a bylaw investigation.
NOTL to host MEGABike ride for breast cancer research Aug. 10
Niagara-on-the-Lake will host its ride on Aug. 10, beginning at 10 a.m. at the NOTL Community Centre. All proceeds support breast cancer research, advocacy and education.
Royal George Theatre virtual open house on Aug. 6 and 7
During the in-person event, Shaw Festival staff led tours of the existing theatre for groups of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents.
Chautauqua neighbourhood group accuses town of dropping key planning promise
The town says that while the wording in the new official plan may look different, its dedication to the neighbourhood and creating a secondary plan for it hasn’t changed.
NOTL Museum secures conditional $500K pledge from town council
Niagara-on-the-Lake town council has approved a $500,000 pledge over five years to support the NOTL Museum’s Memorial Hall expansion — as long as its federal grant application is also successful.
Destroyed Glencairn Hall to be torn down, few parts may be salvaged
After this summer, a collection of 200-year-old bricks may be all that’s left of the historic Glencairn Hall, as its charred remains are hauled off the property and the site is cleared.
‘We can get this done’: First draft of new official plan gets council’s green light
NOTL is in the home stretch of having a new plan that’ll guide how the town will grow and how its land will be used — and, it hopes, one that the province will give a thumbs up to.
Speed limits on NOTL’s rural roads to drop as low as 50 km/h
Council passed a bylaw reducing speed limits on 34 road sections, most of which were previously set at 80 kilometres an hour. Most of the new limits are 70 km/h, with a few sections dropping to 60 or 50 km/h.
Decision on new vacation rental rules delayed until October
Coun. Wendy Cheropita said there hasn’t been enough consultation with the community on the future of the short-term rental bylaw.
Shaw to revise plans for Royal George after community feedback
After the Shaw Festival’s open house last week at the Royal George Theatre, some Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are feeling more optimistic about the planned rebuild — while others remain cautious.
StopGap ramp great ‘first step’ toward accessibility, says longtime advocate
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s council has endorsed the use of a new tool to make places in town more accessible, paving the way for businesses to start using them this fall.
Council backs developer’s fight against regional fees — with dissent
A lawyer for Two Sisters Resorts Corp., the developer behind the upcoming Parliament Oak hotel, argued that charging for underground parking is inconsistent with the approach taken by several other municipalities in Niagara.
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