Richard Harley, Author at Niagara Now

Gaio performance rocks NOTL Legion

Ryan Gaio wanted local music in Niagara-on-the-Lake and that’s exactly what he brought to the Legion on Saturday. And people were there for it — about 150 of them, dancing the night away.

Niagara police investigating cash exchange between developer and NOTL town councillor

Editor’s Note: Police have closed their investigation into this matter and no charges were laid. Niagara Now’s April 19, 2023 reporting in this respect can be found here: niagaranow.com/news.phtml/no-charges-laid-after-developer-gave-notl-councillor-10000-in-cash Niagara Regional Police

Ryan Gaio hopes to bring the music back with NOTL album launch

Ryan Gaio remembers a time when Niagara-on-the-Lake had a vibrant, independent music scene. It was back when NOTL still had a high school — Niagara District Secondary School, which had a strong focus

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: NOTL asks OPP to investigate after developer gave $10,000 to town councillor

Two Sisters plans boutique hotel for Parliament Oak site

A new proposal for the Parliament Oak property in Old Town is in the works. Residents of the neighbourhood around 325 King St. received letters last week informing them Two Sisters Resorts Corp.

That’s a wrap

With the end of 2022, comes the end of another volume of The Lake Report. As usual, our small staff is taking a holiday break. So for this final issue of the year,

Editorial: That’s the Christmas spirit

The holiday season in Niagara-on-the-Lake has no shortage of activities — many of them in support of great causes. So we are highlighting some fun things you can do, while supporting NOTL charitable

Hungarian president rolls up to NOTL bakery in caravan of black SUVs

As world leaders do, she rolled up with a convoy of black SUVs and an entourage of bodyguards. But it was really just a casual visit, as Hungarian President Katalin Novak stopped in

Parliament Oak property sold to Two Sisters for $8 million

The historic Parliament Oak property in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake has been sold to Two Sisters Resorts Corp. for $8 million. In an interview Monday, company president Benny Marotta said he took possession of

Editorial: New council needs to listen and act

It was one heck of an election. Politics is always a battle, whether it’s loud and public, or just a quiet debate behind the scenes or out in the community. This municipal election

Election 2022: Goettler in good spirits after third-place finish

Coming in third in the municipal race for lord mayor wasn’t what Vaughn Goettler envisioned. But still, the retired businessman was in good spirits Monday night as election results became clear that Gary

Tractor with political messaging breaks down on Queen Street on election day

A political message gone wrong or political karma? A berry harvester driven by NOTL farmers Michael and Sukyi Watson broke down on Queen Street on the morning of Monday’s municipal election. Watson had

Editorial: Rand hotel a benefit to the town

In 2018, a new Niagara-on-the-Lake council was elected, largely on the basis of defending the town from inappropriate development. Now, in 2022, those same battles are still being fought. It’s a necessary and

Secret recording claims Disero knew about husband’s complaint

Lord Mayor Betty Disero is vehemently denying statements in a secret recording that allege she was aware of a bylaw complaint lodged by her husband months before she originally admitted to knowing. The

Hovercraft service is one part of a larger picture

Plan is to build its own crafts and expand around the world, founder says A new hovercraft service proposed to connect Toronto and Niagara can be profitable with less than 30 per cent

Solmar, Two Sisters suit claims violations of Charter rights

A ruling in a legal action by Two Sisters Resorts Corp. and Solmar (Niagara) 2 Inc. against the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be delivered on Oct. 5, just weeks before the parties are

Developer pledges to match donations for NOTL Palliative Care’s Healing Cycle

NOTL Community Palliative Care is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Healing Cycle fundraising ride – but this year there’s an extra incentive to donate. Every dollar donated up to $25,000 will be

NOTL to face off in court with Marotta companies — again

Legal battle over clear-cutting on Rand property faces Charter challenge by developer The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is poised to once again face off with developer Benny Marotta’s companies in court in September

Exploring Photos: Beach time in NOTL

Although the Niagara River has a swift current, residents throughout our history have enjoyed swimming along the shoreline, whether it was off the Queenston or Niagara steamship docks, Ball’s Beach, Lion’s Beach (Queen’s

Retired businessman Vaughn Goettler jumps into mayoral race

A third candidate has joined the race for lord mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Retired businessman Vaughn Goettler signed his nomination papers Wednesday afternoon at town hall, accompanied by his wife Lauren. Goettler said it

Jamaican labour minister tours NOTL farms to learn about industry and working conditions

A few Niagara-on-the-Lake farmers had a special guest on Monday, as Jamaica’s labour minister toured some of the businesses that are part of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers program that brings in seasonal farmworkers.

NOTL Kinsmen’s ‘Show and Shine’ supports Cystic Fibrosis Canada

The Kinsmen Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual Show and Shine returned like a roaring engine on Sunday, as collector cars filled the Commons. It was a triumphant success for the 20th event, after two

Man dead, woman in hospital after being found on side of NOTL road

A man is dead and a woman is in hospital after being discovered together on the side of a road in Niagara-on-the-Lake early Friday morning. Police said the vacationing couple from Hamilton, both

NOTL man charged with impaired driving after crashing truck, hiding in orchard

A 59-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake man is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, Aug. 4. Police said they responded to a crash near Niagara Stone Road and Concession 4 shortly after

Editorial: Dedicated firefighters protect us and our homes

On Sunday, during the first weekend of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new dedicated-duty firefighter program — which sees crews working the weekends instead of just being on-call — proved just how important it is to have

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