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
Tawny Ridge project one step from town approval A major development proposal for St. Davids is close to receiving final council approval but neighbours remain dissatisfied with the subdivision plan. Residents came to
The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake released the following statement about decisions that have been made by staff and council in closed meetings about subdivision plans affecting the historic Rand Estate. As well, Save Our
After an immense public outcry, Niagara-on-the-Lake council has withdrawn an offer that would have let developer use part of the Upper Canada Heritage Trail to build an access road to the contentious Rand
A Niagara-on-the-Lake councillor is being investigated by the town’s integrity commissioner after someone complained she failed to declare a conflict of interest. “A fellow business owner reported to the integrity commission that I
After three years of pushing, residents may be able to walk the streets of Chautauqua a little more safely. Council voted to decrease speed limits in the Chautauqua neighbourhood to 30 km/h, after
Following a loud public outcry, Niagara-on-the-Lake council has voted to reverse a decision granting Solmar Development Corp. a right-of-way easement over the Upper Canada Heritage Trail to use as access for its proposed
A custom home builder wants to tear down a house on Simcoe Street and put two up in its place. But neighbour Stuart McCormack says it’s a bad idea, and he’s got 780
Slow down, or you’re getting a ticket. Signs are up on Regional Road 55 in Virgil warning drivers that Niagara region’s speed cameras are officially active. Niagara-on-the-Lake Coun. Erwin Wiens brought up the
A rural Niagara-on-the-Lake house fire drew a platoon-sized force of firefighters early Friday morning. “We did a very good job here, all things considered,” said deputy fire chief Darren Trostenko, who was on
Hold onto your quarters, parking in Niagara-on-the-Lake just got a wee bit pricier. NOTL’s council voted to up the cost of parking in all lots by 25 cents per hour for 2024. The
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