Editorial: Let’s all supportNOTL businesses
A couple of weeks ago The Lake Report quietly kicked off a campaign to help local businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. With support from the NOTL Chamber of Commerce, Town of NOTL, Niagara Holiday
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Town moves to restrict short-term rentals
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is hoping to limit short-term rentals to live-in operations only by 2024. The move is one in a list of changes to the town’s short-term rental licensing bylaw, designed
New COVID restrictions could be ‘crippling’ for restaurants
Disero unsure if 'heavy hand” of region rules is appropriate in NOTL New COVID-19 rules across the province, along with additional restrictions by Niagara’s acting medical officer of health have some restaurant owners across Niagara fearing
Nursery school important to town’s future, mayor says
NOTL also exploring creating a 'hub' for high school students Having a nursery school in town and having a reasonable waiting list for families is crucial to attracting more families to Niagara-on-the-Lake, says
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COVID UPDATE: NOTL cases decline but restrictions tightened
Niagara-on-the-Lake is down to two active cases of COVID-19, as the Niagara region moves into the province's recently updated orange “restrict” level. As of Tuesday, the following emergency orders are in effect by the province across
NOTL’s new $3 ride-share transit service starts Nov. 23
Niagara-on-the-Lake's new on-demand transit is scheduled to be up and running Nov. 23. While some town residents are looking forward to the new transit system, others are wondering how well the new service
Washrooms always closed in winter, Disero advises
Lord Mayor Betty Disero said she's been hearing from Niagara-on-the-Lake residents with concerns about the town washrooms at Simcoe Park and Queen's Royal being closed. But that's nothing new, Disero said during a committee
Developer John Hawley to build rental housing in Village
John Hawley, developer of the Village subdivision in NOTL, is building 20 rental apartments as an addition to the neighbourhood. Hawley, who said the development will help diversify housing options in Niagara-on-the-Lake, asked town council
NOTL ambassador program suspended
Niagara-on-the-Lake's ambassadors program has been suspended indefinitely due to the large numbers of COVID-19 cases in Peel Region and Toronto – two areas where a lot of visitors to NOTL live. The Shaw Guild,
Legion ceremony livestreamed on social media
Due to the global pandemic, Remembrance Day services were held at a small ceremony at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion instead of at the clock tower cenotaph this year. Wednesday's gathering honoured Canadian soldiers who fought and
A father remembered on November 11
George Wilson, born and raised in Virgil, volunteered to go overseas to war when he was 19 and spent five years in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. On Wednesday, Remembrance Day, his son Rob Wilson and
Region could face COVID restrictions, medical officer warns
Niagara Region is getting “very close” to the “restrict” range and if people don't start to take COVID guidelines more seriously, the area will likely face further restrictions, the region's top public health official warns. “The people who
Plans not certain for former Mori property, developer says
Developer Benny Marotta says he's not yet sure what he's going to do with the 26 acres of property he just purchased on Niagara Stone Road in Virgil. Marotta's company, Two Sisters Resorts Corp., bought the
Minor hiccups, but people getting used to new garbage schedule, region says
It's the fourth week since a new garbage pickup schedule and contractor started across the Niagara region and, though there have been minor hiccups, people are getting used to the changes, a regional official
COVID UPDATE: NOTL sees new spike in cases
Niagara-on-the-Lake continues to see waves in COVID-19 cases. This week there are five active cases in town, up from zero last week. The overall case count now sits at 54. In the Niagara
Editorial: Nursery school, poppies and more
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a community that comes together when people are in need. We've seen that time and time again, and it doesn't really get old, because it's a part of what this town is
Mori Gardens closing after land sold to developer Benny Marotta
Tonie Mori opens new life chapter and will turn her attention to winery she co-owns A Niagara-on-the-Lake institution is closing after 45 years. Mori Gardens Design & Garden Centre is shutting down at the end
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$100,000 fundraising drive for nursery school kicks off
The Niagara Nursery School has launched fundraising efforts for its $2-million expansion project at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre. The school is hoping to raise $100,000 through community donations. A registered charity that has been operating
PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween Costume Contest
Here are the winners of this year’s Halloween challenge. We asked residents to submit their best Halloween photos.
Town approves extra $340,000 for nursery school expansion
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has approved an additional $340,000 toward the $2 million expansion of the Niagara Nursery School. The money is in addition to $248,889 already promised by the town. Candice Penny, executive director
COVID UPDATE: NOTL has no active cases again
Despite COVID numbers continuing to climb in the province, Niagara-on-the-Lake is back to zero active cases. “COVID numbers in the province have been trending upwards,” Lord Mayor Betty Disero said during Monday's council meeting. However,
Editorial: What’s it like to get a COVID test?
It's a strange time we're living in — the smallest cough or runny nose can put us into a state of panic, wondering if we might have contracted COVID-19. So what does it
Mobile phone data tracks thousands of visitors to NOTL
A whole lot of data about who is coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake is now available, thanks to a targeted marketing campaign the town did with Bell Media. Ashleigh Myers, marketing executive at Bell Media, told council Monday that in 30
Rotary plants red and yellow tulips as part of polio campaign
Simcoe Park will bloom with new red and yellow tulips next summer, thanks to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club. Rotarians, along with their spouses, were out planting the bulbs Friday morning, led by Dylan Muileboom, lead
Cool Clothes Collective brings first pop-up to NOTL
It's where garage sale meets flea market meets multiple fashionistas. Cool Clothes Collective, a group of vintage clothing resellers, brought its first pop-up event to Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday, selling a variety of gently-used women's clothing
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