Poppy campaign starts next Friday
Members of Legion Branch 124 will be collecting donations in exchange for poppies along the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake starting next Friday as part of the annual poppy campaign.
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Andrew Niven selected as NOTL’s new councillor during private meeting
Andrew Niven is the chair of the NOTL Chamber of Commerce and a director of marketing at Konzelmann Estate Winery. He also ran for council in 2018 unsuccessfully.
Happy developers, sad residents: Glendale secondary plan discussed
Determining the height of a development a science of compatibility, but instead a conversation about what kind of character is trying to be achieved, said one planner during his presentation.
Election runner-up Allan Bisback prepared, if asked, to fill council’s empty seat
“I would, if offered the job, be prepared to sit on council,” said Bisback, who sat on council from 2018 to 2022 before the last municipal election.
NOTL’s historical boundary stones will be restored this fall
“The process, while slow, is proceeding quite nicely,” said a member of the town’s heritage committee.
Native Centre celebrates 50 years
“This serves as a platform to educate, unite, and remind everyone that Indigenous culture is not a relic of the past but a living, vibrant force that shapes our present and future.”
School bus driver is fed up with parking bylaw
“It’s a problem in this town, no matter what you do it’s always going to be a problem,” said local school bus driver Barry Wilding.
Two contractors injured on the job by fallen tree
The Ministry of Labour says the investigation into the incident is ongoing and didn’t share any updates on the state of workers — one of whom was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Niagara College announces first-of-its-kind scholarship to cover tuition costs
The renewable scholarship will be offered starting next fall to students who are First Nations and former foster care children.
Keep up to date with town’s strategic plan with new online update
A new discovery page found on the plan’s dashboard offers residents an “accessible and high-level view” of the plan’s progress.
Company seeking feedback on plan for old hospital site
The possible multimillion-dollar project to turn the old building on Wellington Street into a hub for a handful arts, education, culture and heritage groups is in its beginning stages.
Seniors for Climate targets NOTL issues
Dozens of Seniors for Climate groups met up in their communities across Canada on Tuesday for Seniors Day for Climate Action, including a spirited group of locals at Simcoe Park in NOTL.
Ousted Native Centre board members reinstated
The four individuals removed from the board last February are to be reinstalled to their board positions no later than Dec. 19.
Newark Neighbours seeks Thanksgiving donations
Local food bank Newark Neighbours was short on volunteers this Saturday for its annual Porch Pickup drive, used to create Thanksgiving hampers for those in need in NOTL.
NOTLers use Sept. 30 as a day of reflection on Indigenous history
The symbolic orange flag was at half-mast outside Niagara-on-the-Lake town hall, in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Code Grey: Despite progress made, NOTL not in a ‘healthy position,’ O’Connor says
The town’s number of family doctors is currently at 13 — Niagara Region’s physician recruiter says they’ve made “great strides,” “but with our current growth rate, we’re still struggling to keep up with our primary care.”
Search & Rescue seeks new volunteers from all walks of life
“It can be beastly hot, it can be terribly cold, it can be rough, it can be wet. Being physically ready for that and a willingness to learn are the criteria,” says volunteer Doug Mepham.
NOTL “classic” reunion reunites friends and family
This year marked the group’s eighth annual get-together, where groups of NOTLers who once met in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s could reconnect, drink and be merry.
Voyago falls short for NOTLers needing specialized transit
After Niagara Transit changed the service provider for Niagara Specialized Transit, Alexis Dowsett, who uses a power chair, says she hasn’t been able to get a ride since July.
PHOTO GALLERY: Niagara Polo spectators pop with eye-catching fashion
Often referred to as the “sport of kings,” Saturday’s polo match at the Commons brought out some of the most elegant and eye-catching fashion from guests and volunteers.
Majority of NOTL residents say tourism is important to town’s character: Abacus survey
The survey, conducted by Abacus Data, interviewed 300 residents during NOTL’s “peak tourism” season — the results covered topics like quality of life, tourism, infrastructure and more.
Nick Ruller steps down from council, municipality talks replacement process
During a special council meeting on Tuesday, a vacancy on council was declared: there is a 60-day limit for council to find a replacement or pass a bylaw requiring a by-election.
NOTL’s plan for the unhoused is to connect them with resources
A man found living in a tent on Queen’s Royal Beach this summer was directed by municipal staff to a regional outreach program that works with people experiencing homelessness.
Royal Oak school partners with Legion to honour Canadian soldiers
The upcoming ceremony on Sept. 18 will add crucial context to what the students are learning in class around this time of year, says Royal Oak’s head of school.
Residents want new condo and townhouses to conform to Virgil neighbourhood
The proposed condo development that came before council Tuesday night is for 14 townhouses and a four-storey apartment building.
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