Richard Harley, Author at Niagara Now

Shortened soccer season closes with fun games

The NOTL Soccer Club wrapped up its season with a series of scrimmages on Saturday. Players from all leagues filled Centennial Sports Park in Virgil for the final games. The season was a

Woman, 19, dies in NOTL crash

A 19-year-old woman has died after a two-vehicle collision in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday. The crash occurred shortly after 2:15 p.m. at Concession 7 and Line 6 roads. Police said a 19-year-old man was driving a silver Subaru Impreza southbound

All NOTL councillors fully vaccinated, mayor says

But no decision yet if shot will be mandatory for NOTL municipal workers Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors are all fully vaccinated, says Lord Mayor Betty Disero. In response to questions from The Lake Report,

Election and COVID: Niagara’s top doctor offers safety advice for voting, campaigning

Holding a federal election when cases of COVID-19 are rising presents a risk for infection, says Niagara's chief medical officer of health Dr. Mustafa Hirji. The Lake Report asked Hirji how people and candidates

Sorella Niagara market showcases arts, crafts and new local business

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum was packed with vendors outdoors on Saturday, selling various arts and crafts during the first-ever Sorella Niagara market. Bianca Sorrenti, a St. Davids resident who runs the market with her friend Stephanie Panucci,

U.S. couple glad to be back at summer home in NOTL

At midnight on Aug. 9, Americans Dave and Laura Glasz were waiting in line at the Canadian border, anxious to return to their summer home they hadn’t seen in almost two years. The couple, who

Delta variant cases on the rise in Niagara

But lockdowns may be avoided if enough people are vaccinated, models show Like the rest of the province, Niagara's cases of COVID-19 are on the rise, largely due to the Delta variant. But the

Editorial: More young adults need to get the vaccine

No one wants any more lockdowns. After several weeks of regaining a sense of normalcy in our lives, we all seem to feel a huge sense of relief — seeing friends, family, being able to

Dog licence applications, disputing tickets can now be done online in NOTL

Niagara-on-the-Lake is catching up to 2021 and moving some of its services online. Residents can now submit applications for dog licences and requests for screening online. Dog licence applications can be submitted through notl.com/content/dog-licenses and ticket

Close matches in first tennis tourney since pandemic

The NOTL Tennis Club mixed doubles tournament was filled with close matches, as the sun beat down on players Friday and Saturday.

What’s the limit?: Ambiguity in COVID reopening plan leaves wedding vendor confused

Anne Just wasn't quite sure whether she's allowed to have 100 people or 225 people attend her wedding events. On one hand, Step 3 of the province's reopening plan says social gatherings are

Marmitons dinnercelebrates Food Day Canada in NOTL

Food Day Canada is growing across the country.

Is it hateful? Experts talk about ‘traditional marriage’ sign

A sign celebrating “traditional marriage” in Niagara-on-the-Lake recently caused a firestorm, after a neighbour and member of the LQBTQ+ community took to social media to decry it as a form of intolerance and

Pumphouse gives $200 scholarship

NOTL's Olivia Miele has 200 reasons to be excited as she prepares to head to college. The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre presented Miele, 18, with its $200 art education scholarship last week. The scholarship

Chef RyanCrawford opens BarBea wine and snack bar

Chef Ryan Crawford is at it again, this time bringing a Spanish influence to his newest Niagara-on-the-Lake restaurant, BarBea, The wine shop and snack bar is located next to Ruffino’s Pasta Bar &

Queen’s Royal Beach water much safer after major cleanup project

The water at Queen’s Royal beach in Niagara-on-the-Lake is significantly cleaner now than it was prior to 2017, water tests results show. Tests show water is at acceptable bacteria levels much more often when compared

Hummel appeals court decision in lawsuit against town

Niagara-on-the-Lake developer Rainer Hummel has filed an appeal in a lawsuit against the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake that was rejected in April. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Hummel Properties Inc., alleges the town and

Letter: Town found alternate location for tai chi classes

Dear editor: The seniors in my class and I would like to give a very big thank you to Coun. Erwin Wiens and parks and recreation manager Kevin Turcotte who worked to find an

Letter: ‘Are you fully vaccinated?’ is the most important, unasked question

Dear editor: It was great to get back in the gym at the NOTL Community Centre on Saturday morning. Finally, at least in this country, we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

Lukas Smith remembered as caring, passionate adventurer

Thirteen-year-old Riley Smith had three words for the driver who struck and killed his father Lukas on Sunday night. “I forgive you.” “That’s what my dad would have wanted me to do,” he said on Tuesday, during

Lais Hotels reopening more of its hotels and restaurants

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Lais Hotels is gearing up to open more of its restaurants as pandemic restrictions begin to lift. Some hotels have been operating for about six weeks, and the weekend of July 3 was the first time

Business: New NOTL PicNic shop brings the lunch to you

Niagara-on-the-Lake is known as a place to enjoy good food, a quiet picnic by the lake and great glass of wine. Now, a new business in Old Town is bringing those three things together.

Legion fridge donation lets NOTL food bank provide fresh produce

Newark Neighbours food bank has a shiny new fridge, thanks to a donation from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion Branch 124. The donation was part of the Legion's community outreach program, said Legion member Stan Harrington.

Communities in Bloom launches yellow Gardens of Hope for 2021

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Communities in Bloom committee has planted three new Gardens of Hope as part of an international campaign called Hope is Growing. The gardens, located at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, the McFarland

Two Mile Creek forest restoration will remove ash trees and Manitoba maples

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority will be taking down about 400 ash and Manitoba maple trees along Two Mile Creek near Butler's Burial Ground this month. The forest rejuvenation project will see about

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