U.S. tariffs on wine would be ‘devastating,’ says winery manager
“Without having that aggressive price point and sharp margins, we really just die on the shelf down there,” said Pillitteri Estate Winery’s export manager.
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Nominations for Chamber’s Spirit Awards are still open
Hosted by the NOTL Chamber of Commerce, the 2024 awards are accepting nominations until Jan. 31 for all categories.
Icebreakers comedy fest returns for 11th year
“It’s a nice little event to break up the winter blues,” says executive producer Jeff Paul. Tickets are on sale now for every show except the sold-out Saturday night show.
Town to look at affordable housing in Glendale
The Glendale secondary plan, approved on Tuesday, will function as a roadmap for the future of the Glendale community, including development.
First of Zalepa’s open houses sparks debate on roundabout
“The people of St. Davids do not want a roundabout,” said one resident to the lord mayor during a heated back-and-forth on Thursday evening. Around 50 people were in attendance at the meeting.
As NOTL awaits a new patio program, current one will stay in place
The current program only allows patios in the “urban area” of NOTL. No new permits were issued to Queen Street businesses in 2024.
NOTLers fill house at first fish fry of the year
“It’s a place where you will always see someone you know,” said Brent Longmoore, who calls the weekly dinner a staple social outing in NOTL.
NOTL actress returns as Sister Rose in CBC’s ‘Son of a Critch’
“The most implausible stories that happen on the series are things that actually happened. Mark has the receipts,” said Nora McLellan, who plays the authoritarian Sister Rose.
Clayfield Hyatt hotel planned for the Village, to open in 2026
Developer Adam Hawley says the Clayfield Hotel will function as a franchise, built and owned by the local development company: “It’s not going to be owned by Hyatt or anybody else.”
Icewine Festival returns to NOTL for its 30th anniversary
If you’re looking to inject a little sweetness into the bitter winter cold of January, the upcoming icewine village might be the place for you. This year’s festival returns Jan. 18 for two weekends.
Willow Cakes & Pastries to close storefront and take business digital
With last week’s announcement came the introduction of Simply Shortbread, an online mail-order business and its sister business, the Willow, dedicated to cakes and custom orders, just without an in-person bakery.
Lord mayor to host series of open houses across NOTL
Starting Thursday, Jan. 9, Gary Zalpea will be hosting open houses in each of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s five villages, featuring a brief presentation and time for residents to connect with council members and town staff.
15-year-old suspect connected to NOTL car break-ins in custody
Niagara Regional Police say they’ve increased the number of officers and investigators in NOTL as they continue searching for additional suspects connected to the holiday break-ins.
‘It is an immense joy’: $12,300 raised for Kazemi family
Asadullah Kazemi was elated when the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce presented him and his family with a cheque of more than $12,300 of funds raised from this year’s Candlelight Stroll.
Stockings for Seniors returns for fourth year
Christmas is coming for 145 residents at Pleasant Manor and Niagara Long Term Care retirement homes. For the fourth year in a row, Joan King asked Niagara-on-the-Lake residents to put together stockings for
Regional budget means higher taxes for NOTL
There is very little wiggle room for what councillors can do to reduce the budget, but one thing that can be done is reducing discretionary spending, said regional councillor Andrea Kaiser.
Flowers for seniors brings holiday cheer from horticultural society
“This is our way of sharing what we love with people who can’t get out and experience Mother Nature.”
Parliament Oak hotel documents available on town website
In a quest to increase its level of transparency to the public, the town plans to make detailed reports on the ongoing Parliament Oak hotel development available on the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake website.
Parade buttons still available for donations
Each year, buttons are sold along the route to help offset parade costs and this year’s design was done by one of NOTL’s most beloved artists, Trisha Romance.
Residents shouldn’t have to pay for private businesses, O’Connor says
The Icewine Festival early next year aims to attract 10,000 visitors, 4,000 more than 2024, said one of its organizers.
Short-term rental licences paused as of Dec. 10
This pause will not affect applications that have already been submitted, only those sent in after Dec. 10.
Candlelight Stroll was the ‘best day’ since Kazemi family came to Canada
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual Candlelight Stroll brought out families young and old to spread holiday cheer for a worthy cause on Friday night. This year, a crowd of hundreds met in Old Town to walk
MPP Wayne Gates to be nominated for NDP candidate
The nomination will take place Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at Firemen’s Park in Niagara Falls in the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen’s Association Hall.
Council revisits Virgil townhouse plans, votes to approve rezoning
The density of the development will make for a nearly 50 per cent net increase of what the zoning is in the neighbourhood, one councillor said.
Councillors have to ‘have feelings’ when it comes to municipal rules, Wiens says
When discussing whether or not to grant each individual permit, Coun. Sandra O’Connor said making exceptions goes against the tree bylaw in place.
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