Fire ban lifted in NIagara-on-the-Lake
The fire ban has been lifted in Niagara-on-the-Lake. “Due to improved conditions, the open-air burning ban … has been lifted,” said the Town of NOTL in a news release Friday. “Controlled open-air burning
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Sandra O’Connor appointed to Niagara-on-the-Lake town council
Sandra O'Connor will be joining Niagara-on-the-Lake town council. Council voted to appoint O'Connor — the runner-up in the 2018 municipal election — on July 13, to fill a seat left vacant by Stuart
Developers Hummel, Marotta say they won’t settle lawsuits against town
At least two major land developers in Niagara-on-the-Lake say they have no plans to settle lawsuits with the town. “I have not settled. I will not settle,” Rainer Hummel said in response to questions from The
Satire: Town baffled by influx of visitors with medical issues that prevent face masks
Since passing a well-meaning but unenforceable face mask bylaw, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has been astonished at the number of visitors who have medical issues that prevent them from wearing masks. “I just don't understand,” said the Lord
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Food truck under fire for violating bylaw
Lorenzo Lucchetta doesn’t want to break the law, he’s just trying to make ends meet during a pandemic. The food truck owner has been in a battle with Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake bylaw officers because
Releasing emergency records is up to municipalities, expert says
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's emergency control group has the power to decide if the records of its meetings can remain confidential or be released to the public, a leading expert on municipal law
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Views on mandatory masks: From ‘100% yes’ to ‘personal choice’
Before Niagara-on-the-Lake town council passed a mandatory mask bylaw last week, Lord Mayor Betty Disero sent out an email asking for opinions on whether face masks should be mandatory. Here are some of the responses
BREAKING: NOTL council approves mandatory mask bylaw
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has approved a mandatory mask bylaw for indoor public spaces. The bylaw will come into effect Thursday, July 23, and will last until the state of emergency has ended
Disero has no issues being in Phase 2 for now
The Niagara region will remain in Phase 2 of reopening, while most of Ontario enters Phase 3, Premier Doug Ford announced Monday. Phase 3 reopening allows for “nearly all” businesses to resume, including
Town looks at new options to manage carriage protests
Town council is looking at ways to ensure horse carriage protests don’t get overheated this summer. During Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, Lord Mayor Betty Disero said the town wants to ensure protesters
Editorial: Region wasted time, showed lack of interest in public safety
The Niagara regional council meeting regarding masks last Wednesday was long-winded — to say the least. During the four-and-a-half hour affair, councillors continued to repeat themselves, showboat to constituents who had likely tuned out long before,
Council gets heated: Queen Street closure among contentious issues
Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillors have been somewhat at each other’s throats of late, with bickering, sarcastic remarks and heated debate marking their virtual meetings. During Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, several issues sparked contentious
Records of NOTL’s emergency group kept secret
Niagara-on-the-Lake's emergency team is keeping the official records of its meetings secret from the public and restricting councillors' access to the documents, The Lake Report has learned. The reports are being kept in the CAO and lord mayor's
Businesses denied patios on flower beds for now
While some Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses have opened patios on the street, others that don't have access to parking spaces in front of their buildings are wondering if can make patios on flower beds. During Monday's committee
Special meeting set to discussmandatory masks in NOTL
Niagara-on-the-Lake town council will hold a special meeting Thursday to discuss making wearing masks mandatory. The decision to hold the 2 p.m. special session was unanimously approved during Monday's committee of the whole meeting. Lord
NOTL council validates emergency group decisions
Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillors, minus three, declared their support for decisions made so far by the town’s emergency group during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lord Mayor Betty Disero asked council to consider ratifying the emergency group’s decisions
Town reopens Queen St., widens pedestrian walkways
The town is taking a new approach to its Queen Street pilot project starting this weekend, leaving the street open to traffic, while widening walkways and creating extra seating space for people on Regent Street.
Letter: Town’s poor signage affects businesses
Dear editor: The following letter was sent to Lord Mayor Betty Disero and members of Niagara-on-the-Lake town council. Thanks a lot council, my business has been severely impacted by your negative signage and
Letter: Congrats to council on alienating constituents
Dear editor: I am sure our town councillors are pleased with their recent initiative regarding closing Queen Street to traffic. Rarely can a governing body alienate all of their constituents with one action. Merchants
Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Grazing on the ninth
Editor’s note: With sadness, but also appreciation, we announce the retirement of our first Exploring Photos columnist Jim Smith. Smith, a lifelong Niagara-on-the-Lake resident was an advocate for local history, preserving many of
Niagara to remain in Phase 2 as most of province enters Phase 3
The Niagara region will remain in Phase 2 of reopening, while most of Ontario enters Phase 3, Premier Doug Ford announced Monday. Phase 3 reopening allows for “nearly all” businesses to resume, excluding amusement
Arch-i-text: Living life with COVID
Much to my delight, a few days ago I received an email from the editor of the Lake Report asking me to resume writing this column. Not only do I enjoy penning the
Letter: Emergency group decision on Queen Street was undemocratic
Dear editor: The recent move by the mayor and senior staff person of Niagara-on-the-Lake, apparently urged on by the president of the Chamber of Commerce, to overturn a decision reached by our legally
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Some visitors like new-look Queen Street
Not everyone is happy about Queen Street being converted to a pedestrian mall, but some residents and visitors are loving it. NOTL resident Nancy Drope, who was out riding her bike down the
Ghost Walks bring their spook back to NOTL
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s famous Ghost Walks are up and running again, offering a spooky time in “Canada’s most haunted town.” Daniel Cumerlato, owner of Ghost Walks, said it’s nice to be back in business. “I’m
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