Virgil Stampede cancelled for 2021
The Virgil Stampede is a no-go again this year. Richard Wall, president of the Virgil Business Association, which puts on the annual carnival, said the event usually attracts thousands of people, and with
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COVID variant cases rising, as region readies vaccine rollout
Niagara's chief medical officer of health has consistently warned that COVID-19 variants are likely to climb based on federal and provincial estimations – and that the province shouldn't have reopened early. Now Niagara is starting
Nolaa’s ketogenic bakery opens in NOTL
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,
Council considering reducing short-term rental fees by 30 per cent
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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Editorial: Use proper channels to make change
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
Editorial: In the ‘stay home’ stretch
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 wantsintegrated regional transit, but opposes assessment-based funding
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
COVID variants a big concern, as public health investigates 33 cases
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
Coyote Dynasty: Hunters say what they do is legal and needed
Randy Norris says he's been hunting coyotes in Niagara-on-the-Lake legally for 30 years.
NOTL’s Dr. Robin Williams celebrated for International Women’s Day
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
Riverbend sells to Peller for $10M
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
Editorial: Volunteers make NOTL better for all
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
Dedicated NOTL volunteers honoured with provincial awards
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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Hirji fears rapid spike inCOVID variants with quick reopening
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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St. Davids brewery entrepreneur glad construction finally can resume
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
Community centre likely site for NOTL vaccine rollout
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
COVID-19 outbreak ends at Pleasant Manor care home
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
Pandemic forces Shaw to cancel musical ‘Gypsy’ for 2021
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
NOTL must still ‘remain vigilant,’ Disero says
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
NOTL COVID cases down to eight as region stays in grey-lockdown
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
Fire aftermath: Burned-out NOTL facility wasn’t just a business, it was a ‘community’
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.
Neighbours dig in to help out after huge snowfall
Tuesday's massive snowstorm brought with it some kind deeds by neighbours.
Andrea Kaiser named NOTL riding’s federal Liberal candidate
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
Pandemic Heroes: Pam Farrell
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
Creek freezes for first time in years and attracts neighbourhood skaters
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.
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