Julia Sacco, Author at Niagara Now

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.

Cenotaph restorations continue until end of October

Repairs were estimated to cost $80,500 and a campaign held in October last year helped NOTLers reach that goal.

44th anniversary Terry Fox Run this Sunday

Registration for NOTL’s annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday starts 9 a.m., with the marathon kicking off at 10 a.m.

Councillors approve zoning amendment for Mary Street condo

The proposal was originally brought to a public meeting in February 2023 and was re-reviewed, with changes made as per suggestions from the urban design committee and public comments.

Code Grey: Caregivers struggle to deal with record burnout

Steven Hall is just one of many NOTL residents who has taken care of an older family member, serving as the primary caregiver for his father, Bruce Hall, before his death in May.

NOTL remembers 9/11 on 23rd anniversary of the attacks

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents watched silently on Wednesday morning as the American flag flying over Queen’s Royal Park was lowered and raised to half-mast.

Trisha Romance to be honoured with first-ever key to the town

The artist, who moved to town from New York state 40 years ago, has become synonymous with Niagara-on-the-Lake’s beauty and charm through her work.

Heritage and funding discussed at this year’s AMO conference

No topic was too unimportant or miniscule for Coun. Erwin Wiens at this year’s Association of Municipalities Ontario conference — but one issue that’s been top of mind for some NOTLers this year, the town’s heritage assets, did make it onto the agenda.

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