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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Town leaders had an audience with the Ministry of Housing in late January and used the opportunity to ask the government to change a rule concerning municipal development applications — one connected to
Town councillors admit they messed up. In the process of trying to approve part of a controversial development application in St. Davids, they say they inadvertently made an error and rejected something that
Despite objections from residents, Niagara-on-the-Lake council has decided to block road access to Dyck Lane from Tanbark Road in St. Davids. Residents of Dyck Lane showed up to a town meeting on Jan.
Four Mile Creek is getting a long-overdue cleanup. Niagara-on-the-Lake council has approved up to $45,000 for the cleanup of clogs and blockages on the waterway, which is used by farmers for runoff from
A Virgil resident wants to use a three-storey home as a short-term rental despite previously saying that was not its intended purpose when he built it. But councillors promptly rejected the request. Chris
Almost 50 people came out to support ongoing efforts to restore the Upper Canada Heritage Trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake Monday afternoon. Town leaders and members of the heritage trail committee unveiled one of six
The town has approved a $10.2-million capital budget for 2024. The decision came at the end of two meetings held back to back at the Niagara-on-the-Lake town hall on Tuesday night. The $10.2-million
Reports show Natalia Benoit had links to far right groups Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to make clear that the Compliance Audit Review committee discussed the issue Wednesday, not the
Council has chosen to fight, not settle. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s elected officials have voted to combat a developer’s project application at an upcoming legal hearing, despite town staff recommending they settle. “I think that this
As a controversial Niagara-on-the-Lake residential development winds its way through the approval process, some residents of St. Davids are feeling left in the dark. Heading into a council meeting on Jan. 16, residents were
Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors want to keep St. Davids small. After residents campaigned against a mixed residential develoment proposal in St. Davids, council on Tuesday night approved a low-density portion of the Tawny Ridge project
A heavy overnight rainfall turned vineyards into lakes and roads into rivers in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Friday morning. Check out some of The Lake Report’s best photographs of hydroplaning vehicles, flooded farmland, underwater bike
Niagara-on-the-Lake council rejected the recommendations of its own planning staff Wednesday night, refusing to approve an unpopular King Street condo project proposed by Bice Builders. Seven residents spoke against the staff recommendations to
Niagara-on-the-Lake continues to support seasonal patios more than three years after they became a fixture in town, but one councillor thinks there’s room for improvement. “I don’t want to do things piecemeal. I
Streets in the Chautauqua neighbourhood of Niagara-on-the-Lake are getting new, reduced speed limits as part of a year-long pilot project. Here’s how what you need to know. The roads affected by the speed
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