Melissa Woodworth wasn't going to let a pandemic slow down the opening of her ketogenic bakery. The entrepreneur and mother of four, who official opened her new business Nolaa's on the Lake in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake last Thursday,
Councillors approved plans on Monday to consider ways to aid NOTL's ailing short-term rental industry after a presentation by John Foreman, president of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Bed & Breakfast Association. Foreman asked for a 30 per
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Canada is great. And one of the reasons it is, is because we're able to live freely as long as we do so within a reasonable set of laws. After last week's Lake Report story about hunter
There are a lot of people out there who are questioning the advice of Niagara’s top doctor, Mustafa Hirji. And they couldn’t be more wrong. Hirji consistently has been warning of the dangers
NOTL councillors are keen on the prospect of an integrated transit system across the entire Niagara region, but have no interest in using an assessment-based formula to pay for it. Because home prices
Dangerous COVID-19 variants are making their way to Niagara. On Monday, the region's chief medical officer of health Dr. Mustafa Hirji said there were 33 cases of suspected variants being investigated, up from six
Randy Norris says he's been hunting coyotes in Niagara-on-the-Lake legally for 30 years.
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Dr. Robin Williams will be honoured at a special International Women's Day ceremony on Friday. The ceremony, hosted by the Women in Niagara council of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, is meant to honour
Andrew Peller Limited's purchase of Niagara-on-the-Lake's Riverbend Inn and Vineyard was a “natural” step for the NOTL-based wine producer, chief executive John Peller says. The company announced its $10-million purchase of the historic 17-acre vineyard property and 21-room
Niagara-on-the-Lake thrives on volunteerism. And it’s so satisfying to see some of those volunteers recognized for the incredible number of hours they collectively spend helping our local organizations and non-profits. The province typically holds a ceremony for
More than 15 Niagara-on-the-Lake volunteers have been recognized with special honours by the province of Ontario for their work in the community.
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Niagara is likely headed for the pandemic red zone, but not on the advice of the region's acting chief medical officer of health. During a news conference Monday, Dr. Mustafa Hirji said with COVID-19
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Rob Begin is happy construction crews can resume building his new restaurant and brewery in St. Davids. The project was shut down during the provincewide lockdown, but the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake gave him
Niagara Region’s public health department doesn’t want to use the Virgil arenas for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in NOTL, Lord Mayor Betty Disero says. Instead, the health agency is looking at
After 53 days in outbreak status and two resident deaths, Virgil's Pleasant Manor is now free of COVID-19 cases, Radiant Care CEO Tim Siemens says. With that news, there's a general feeling of relief in the facility
The Shaw Festival has cancelled its major 2021 production of “Gypsy: A Musical Fable.” Continued lockdown restrictions in Niagara Region “have made it clear” that the company is unable to present the musical this
Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor Betty Disero says people need to “remain vigilant” after the provincial stay-at-home order was lifted and Niagara Region moved into grey-lockdown pandemic status on Tuesday. The move means many more retail businesses can open
Niagara-on-the-Lake has seen a 50 per cent reduction in active COVID-19 cases since last week. As of Wednesday, there were eight active cases in town, down from 16 a week ago. At NOTL’s long-term
When Reclaimed from Roots owner Mike Werner installed a new $50,000 automated system for cutting wood, he expected it would be a big step for his handmade furniture business.
Tuesday's massive snowstorm brought with it some kind deeds by neighbours.
Andrea Kaiser will once again represent the Liberal party as the candidate for the Niagara Falls riding in the next general federal election. Kaiser officially announced her candidacy Wednesday. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal Liberal
Pam Farrell of St. Davids has been nominated by Win Laar of NOTL as one of our Pandemic Heroes. Here iss what Laar said in her nomination: As a former teacher, Pam grew increasingly aware of
It's the "first time in 24 years give or take" that One Mile Creek has frozen enough for skating, say longtime Chautauqua residents Stephanie Tribe and Shane Sherlock.
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s crew of 60 firefighters used every fire apparatus the town has but were simply “outmatched” due to a lack of available water as they battled a massive blaze that engulfed an old chicken
Our chief medical officer says if we are smart and keep COVID cases down, it’s possible we won’t see a third wave. That’s a reason to celebrate — but not with your friends
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