Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Sandtrap Pub & Grill scooped four first-place platinum finishes and one runner-up prize in the 2020 NOTL’s Choice Awards. The Mary Street eatery won the most categories in The Lake Report’s first residents’ choice competition. The restaurant
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is kicking Sentineal Carriages to a new curb. The company, which has operated horse-drawn carriage tours in town for decades, will be forced to move its operations from King Street
A video that claims to send an official message from the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Tourism NOTL has been making the rounds online, spurring action from the town. Niagara Now was made aware of the video by a
But a large crowd of residents turns out to support Sentineal family's business In the latest episode of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s carriage wars, animal rights activists descended on the town again on Sunday, but this time they
Marion Hassebroek says the driveway to Queenston Mile Winery “isn’t compatible” with the residential neighbourhood on Queenston Road. During Monday’s council meeting she outlined some of the problems neighbours have with the winery entrance,
The Town of NOTL won’t be refunding 2020 taxes to businesses in the heritage district of Old Town. A motion that would have had town staff explore the possibility of returning 40 per
These former NOTL residents are posing underneath the wonderful horticultural arches that were made for the royal visit in 1901. The future King George V (aged 36) and Queen Mary (aged 34) of England
In a quest to get Niagara-on-the-Lake’s farmers more water for irrigation, Brett Ruck faced a unique challenge — none of them wanted to fill out the paperwork to report their water usage. So
Willowbank wants to keep a natural grassy “meadow” that led to a complaint. Caitlin Wooll, education co-ordinator at Willowbank, made a virtual presentation to council Monday to ask for an exemption from the Town of
Pedal Pub NOTL will continue to operate for the rest of 2020, town council decided Monday. The unanimous decision is a 180-degree reversal from a vote on July 27 when council, also unanimously, decided not to support the
Sunday’s two-sided protest in NOTL demonstrated a couple of things pretty clearly. One is that there is a lot of resident support for Sentineal Carriages. Despite some other cities across the globe deciding
Coun. Gary Burroughs isn't happy with a proposed bylaw amendment that would allow as many as seven councillors to meet electronically for council meetings, even after the state of emergency is over in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The bylaw means in
Police have arrested a Niagara-on-the-Lake man who was involved in a collision that killed a 60-year-old woman July 29. Aubrey Blake Clements, 32, is charged with dangerous driving causing death, impaired driving causing
Threats, criminal behaviour won't be tolerated, senior officer says. But Charter ensures protesters can have their say Editor’s note: This is the second part of a series focusing on the carriage protests in Niagara-on-the-Lake. After three
NOTL has a new $1.4-million fire truck. The truck, a 2019 Rosenbauer Cobra 101’ aerial platform, is operating out of Station 1 in Old Town and is a replacement for an existing 2006 truck “that had been experiencing
The speed limit on Concession 6 Road between Niagara Stone Road and Line 2 Road is likely to be lowered to 70 km/h from 80 km/h. Town councillors unanimously approved a staff report recommending the speed change
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be expanding the Memorial Park tennis courts, with work starting the week of Aug. 24. Two additional playing courts will be added to the facility, says a staff report to council. The
One of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s oldest Regency houses is getting a makeover.
NOTL resident Filomena Pisano made a startling discovery Thursday when she arrived at her new art gallery inside the former Virgil public school. Someone had broken multiple windows, smashed a wall, appeared to have urinated on the floor
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Yellow Door Theatre Project is holding youth auditions after receiving grants for a new musical production. The youth-based musical-theatre non-profit received a grant of $3,500 from Niagara Investment in Culture and $2,400
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After a brief spike in active COVID-19 cases, Niagara-on-the-Lake is back to zero, according to Niagara Region Public Health. Lord Mayor Betty Disero said it’s “great news.” “What happened over the last month, we
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is getting about $500,000 from the Ontario government to help with losses due to COVID-19. Lord Mayor Betty Disero said she’s grateful for the money, noting the town’s deficit isn’t
While the novel coronavirus has put a damper on live entertainment across the globe, one Niagara non-profit is figuring out new ways to get music out to fans from the comfort of their home.
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The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s inaugural Photo Contest attracted more than 300 entries and almost 2,000 people cast votes to choose the winners in five categories.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has partnered with the Shaw Guild to establish an ambassador program, which will have volunteers greet people on Queen Street to remind them about COVID-19 safety protocols. The volunteers will hit
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