Evan Loree, Author at Niagara Now

Tiny tots get cooking at library

Somethin’s cookin’ over at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library. Kids came out to make apple crumble and miniature pizzas at the library for one of its March Break activities last Thursday. It was a

Oops: Stumped hikers rescued on wrong side of federal fence

Maybe they thought the grass was greener on the other side? Niagara-on-the-Lake fire chief Jay Plato says he isn’t wholly sure how two men came to be in need of rescuing Monday at

Police’s human trafficking unit searches Read Road property

The Niagara Regional Police’s human trafficking unit searched a rural property on Read Road on Tuesday morning. A large number of officers, including those from the canine, marine, street crime and emergency task

160 homes could replace rural woodlot in Virgil

A new subdivision plan is in the works for Virgil, which may mean the death of up to 800 trees. Developer Grey Forest Homes plans to put 160 homes on a lot currently

Legion honours student contest winners

The Niagara-on-the-Lake branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is handing out first, second and third-place plaques to the winners of its annual Youth Remembrance Contest. In the first two weeks of March, Lori

Town wants to expand heritage registry before end of year

Province’s imposed expiring dates is causing problems for municipalities In a game of tug of war with the province, Niagara-on-the-Lake municipal staffers are looking to tighten their grip on the town’s heritage assets.

St. Davids desperately seeking sidewalks

St. Davids is not a safe place for pedestrians, some residents say. Two representatives of the St. Davids Ratepayers Association, a membership club representing the interests of the village’s residents, urged council to

With attendance lagging, Shaw lost $5.7M in 2023

Charitable donations pushed revenue to record $36.7 million It was a tough fiscal year for the Shaw Festival. In the face of a rapid drop off in COVID-19 relief funds, inflation, lagging

Your town tax bill is expected to jump 6.75%

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents can expect a municipal tax hike of about 6.75 per cent for 2024. The budget debate got heated when NOTL’s nine elected officials discussed ways to save money in the 2024

Saga of illegally paved conservation land finally resolved

No penalty for hotel developer but new trees and shrubs must be planted The town has granted a developer permission to pave over conservation land — more than five years after the work

St. Davids roundabout plan sparks more heated council debate

Then town rejects regional rep Kaiser as nominee for transportation committee Around and around we go, the issue of a proposed roundabout in the heart of St. Davids has become a

Royal Oak teachers pave positive futures for students

It’s carpet time. Krista McMackin, a teacher for the past three years at Royal Oak Community School, is herding kids into a group for a math lesson after recess and morning snack. As

NOTLers lead the way for International Women’s Day

The women of Niagara-on-the-Lake made Queen’s Royal Park their stomping grounds on Monday morning. About 125 women came out to the second annual International Women’s Day photo shoot hosted by The Lake Report

Nothing stops NOTL’s women firefighters

At Niagara-on-the-Lake’s fire station in Glendale, women stand shoulder to shoulder with men, and go toe to toe with fire. Rebecca Van der Zalm has been on the team of volunteer firefighters since

Snow plow namers get kudos from council

Three winners of the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new snow plow naming contest got their grip and grins at town hall Tuesday night. Winners Jordana Hernder, Laura Hollemans and Carleen LeBlanc showed up for a quick

Green recruits gave redcoats a run for their money in historic battles

Storied scouts and skirmishers were in the limelight at Navy Hall on Friday morning. The Glengarry Light Infantry and the Western Rangers were two regiments that fought in the War of 1812 and

Town says no more Queen Street patios, for now

Councillors got a bit hot under the collar in a debate about temporary patios Tuesday night. The issue of seasonal patios for food establishments has become an ongoing one for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s nine elected

St. Davids residents appeal Tawny Ridge decision to land tribunal

A group of St. Davids residents has appealed a controversial town planning decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The residents hope the tribunal will have a different opinion on a proposal that would

Protections for Rand Estate won’t affect Solmar proposal, town says

The results of a study conducted last year could be used to change town policy on development in the Rand Estate. But that same study will have no impact on a subdivision application

Town begins search for new chief administrator

The Town of NOTL is looking for a new Jack Sparrow to captain its ship. Right now, Bruce Zvaniga has the helm as Niagara-on-the-Lake’s chief administrative officer. However, his role is temporary, meant

History buffs gawk at notable Fort George hoard

The Navy Hall was a veritable dragon’s hoard of historical treasure Friday morning. Site supervisor Dan Laroche shared 27 historical artifacts with almost 30 visitors who attended the latest in a series of

Restrictions on tree cuttings are unfair, councillors say

Tree protections in Niagara-on-the-Lake don’t cut it. That was the sentiment of councillors at a meeting Feb. 13 regardless of which side of the fence the tree fell on. After two residents came

389-home subdivision nears approval on Con. 7

A proposed subdivision on the outskirts of Glendale is one step closer to becoming a reality. Niagara-on-the-Lake council rubber-stamped Modero Estates, a development proposal for 389 housing units, at a meeting Feb. 13.

NOTL kids try tai chi for Chinese New Year

Lunar New Year was a big draw for the NOTL Youth Collective on Monday night. Almost 20 kids came out to the old Cornerstone Church location on Niagara Stone Road to learn about

Legends and myths loom large in Sir Isaac Brock’s story

A fabled horse and a mysterious love interest were the spotlight of a fireside talk Friday afternoon at Navy Hall. Amanda Gamble, the executive director of the Friends of Fort George, gave a

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