Kevin MacLean, Author at Niagara Now

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Chautauqua group doesn’t object to easing parking rules in off-season

Leaders of a residents group that successfully lobbied for strict new parking restrictions to reduce traffic problems in the Chautauqua neighbourhood say they have no quarrel with a suggestion to limit the crackdown to Niagara-on-the-Lake's peak tourism

Editorial: Make patio program permanent

With last weekend's first snowfall, it seems that patio season is definitely over in Niagara-on-the-Lake. But just five more months and we'll be back in the swing, able to dine or enjoy a beverage al

SORE designs housing plan for Rand Estate

Group's proposal includes 71 homes and preserves heritage features on historic property There's a new proposal for a subdivision on part of the historic Rand Estate, but it's not from the developer Solmar

Editorial: Dedication personified

We have written many times about how Niagara-on-the-Lake's community volunteers are the backbone of this very special town. Without the hard work, whether in the spotlight or behind the scenes, of literally hundreds

Pharmacy hopes to have children’s vaccines soon

Within days, Niagara-on-the-Lake pharmacist Sean Simpson hopes to have doses of the Pfizer vaccine available to start inoculating children ages five to 11. There are no guarantees, but “we've been told that we

Editorial: Whenever help is needed

Good news: Newark Neighbours, the food bank and thrift store that has been a community fixture in Niagara-on-the-Lake for 50 years, is expanding, having outgrown the building it has called home since 1992.

Newark Neighbours wants help to find a new home

Newark Neighbours is moving to a new and larger home – the agency just doesn't know where it will be, yet. And it's asking Niagara-on-the-Lake residents for help in finding that new location. The food bank

Editorial: A century of remembrance

A century ago, when the red poppy was chosen as a gesture to commemorate the sacrifices of those who went to war, could the people of that era ever have imagined how enduring

Hockey: 38 teams flock to NOTL for weekend tournament

NOTL Wolves U18 squad makes it to semifinal in their division

$3 on-demand transit expanded to all of NOTL

It’s not quite dial-a-bus or your own personal taxi service. But it’s close. And cheaper. After a year-long pilot project, the NRT OnDemand transit service has been expanded to include all of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Now, by

Hydro offices closed after two vaccinated staff contract COVID

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro hopes to reopen its offices on Monday after two fully vaccinated employees tested positive for COVID-19. Both workers have had mild symptoms and are recovering, hydro president Tim Curtis said in an

Solmar, Two Sisters drop challenge to Rand designation

Developer Solmar has dropped its challenge to the town's plans to designate parts of the Rand Estate under the Ontario Heritage Act. In a letter Tuesday to the Conservation Review Board, a lawyer

Editorial: A circle of community care

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town brimming with talented and successful individuals. Many of them retired to NOTL, for a variety of reasons, including its beauty, charm and history. Of course, not everyone in town

Halloween activities at native centre and Red Brick Church

The Niagara Regional Native Centre on Airport Road will hold its annual Halloween “Spooktacular” on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include “trunk or treat” goodies, a

Man accused in death of NOTL nursing home resident dies before case gets to trial

A man accused of manslaughter in the death of a fellow resident at a Niagara-on-the-Lake nursing home has died prior to his case being heard in court. Robert Barry Stroeh, originally from Port Colborne,

Golf: That’s a wrap men’s league ends with shootout

Super senior Warren Tutton schooled some of his fellow members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club last week, winning two of the closest-to-the-pin shootouts as the Thursday men’s league wrapped up its season. Eyeing flags

NOTL bylaw has no controlover private signs

Statute only governs business signs and is not unconstitutional, lawyer says. But enforcing it on people's lawn signs is a whole other problem Signs, signs, like the old song says, are everywhere. “Please Slow Down,” “Every

Golf: WOOFs celebrate their season finale

More than 70 golfers hit the links on a misty, foggy Tuesday morning to compete in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club WOOFs league final shootout. Teams of four scrambled around for nine holes then, over pints

Queenston opens its doors for visitors to explore the village

Queenston is opening the doors to several of its historic community buildings and attractions, encouraging everyone to come out and explore the village. “Explore Queenston” is a one-day Open Doors tour from 10 a.m. to

PHOTOS: Skaters are back on ice

The Canskate program is back on the ice with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Skating Club. Pictured, at Centennial Arena, coach Allison Sotola works with a group of beginners while coach Darlene Dortono helps guide a student

Golf: Women celebrate ‘retiring’ Ricky

Ricky Watson likes to quietly go about his job as associate pro at Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club – and always shuns the limelight. He couldn't escape it on Tuesday afternoon, however, as members of

Former hydro executive won’t serve jail time for $425,000 fraud

Kazi Marouf, 66, repaid all the stolen money, receives conditional 2-year sentence A former vice-president of Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro, who stole more than $425,000 from the utility and then repaid it all, will

Analysis: Election is over, so let’s get to work on pandemic, economy, jobs

No matter what way you voted, no matter who you supported, no matter how happy or not you are with the outcome or the fact we even had a snap federal election Monday,

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