Kevin MacLean, Author at Niagara Now

Golf: Henry, Mezaros lead men’s league action

Mike Henry and Jim Mezaros led the way in NOTL Golf Club men's league action last week, scoring 22 points apiece. Kurt Hamm, Oleh Hrycko, RIck Schulz and Martin Vagners were right behind, tied for

New hydro transformer secures NOTL’s power capacity

A $3.5-million NOTL Hydro project to substantially increase the utility’s electrical capacity is almost complete. A powerful 83 MVa (megavolt amperes) transformer, designed and built in Canada, is now in operation at Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro’s Bob Cheriton

NOTL real estate sales jump and strong recovery predicted

After only eight residential homes were sold in April, the Niagara-on-the-Lake real estate market bounced back in a big way in May, with 25 properties changing hands, according to the Niagara Association of

Report accuses farmers of exploiting migrant workers

Workers alliance outlines long list of complaints including unpaid wages, overcrowding and inadequate food A new report on conditions faced by seasonal workers alleges a shocking litany of problems on farms. The report,

COVID-19: Towns Golf Classic, Wall of Fame induction cancelled due to pandemic

NOTL Golf Club allows leagues and public to resume play The Town of Niagara-on-Lake has cancelled its 2020 Golf Classic Tournament and the annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony due to the

COVID-19: No more active COVID cases in NOTL

For the past several days, there have been no active cases of COVID-19 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, according to statistics from the Niagara Region public health department. At this time last week there were three

COVID-19: Shaw finds positives amid pandemic’s negatives

Festival focuses on education and outreach as live shows cancelled till at least Aug. 1 In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaw Festival CEO Tim Jennings and the rest of the

Shaw Festival cancels performances up till Aug. 1

The Shaw Festival has cancelled all performances until at least Aug. 1, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival announced Friday it is abiding by the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s municipal order restricting organized

Festival hosts junior edition of ‘That’s Shawbiz’ this Saturday

The Shaw Festival is broadcasting another episode of its popular pandemic production “That's Shawbiz” on Saturday afternoon, but this time it's aimed at “the young and the young at heart.” “That's Shawbiz Junior

Town now ‘cautiously’ advises residents to ‘Stay safe’ not ‘Stay home’

NOTL has entered 'recovery' phase and is empowering people 'to protect themselves while they are out,' mayor says As NOTL begins to rise out of the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of

Editorial: Transparency, public information and COVID-19

We are thankful to see that after two months of opaque refusals to tell Niagara residents how many people in each community have been infected with COVID-19, Niagara Region public health is now,

COVID-19: The social medium is the message

Town of NOTL team takes creative approach to communicating with residents during pandemic

COVID-19: Hydro execs pitch plan for widespread COVID testing, lab in NOTL

The prime minister wants more people tested for COVID-19. The premier says anyone who fears they might have been exposed to the virus should get tested immediately. Medical and science experts say more

UPDATED: Store fined for patrons not social distancing inside shop and in doorway, mayor says

Town says ticket was not for problems on sidewalk outside. Co-owner says no warnings received The Town of NOTL says a store in Old Town was fined $880 for violating a provincial

COVID-19: Gates demands more protective gear for front-line workers

New Democrat Wayne Gates was at Queen’s Park Wednesday, with a limited number of other MPPs, to call on the province to provide front-line workers with more desperately needed personal protective equipment to

Editorial: Don’t let down your guard

After months of living through the threat and then the reality of a worldwide pandemic that has hit oh-so-close to home, restrictions on our activities are now being eased. We are now able

‘Incredible response’ for NOTL flag project

Hundreds of Niagara-on-the-Lake flags will be flying around town in a few weeks thanks to a project by Coun. Norm Arsenault and the enthusiasm of NOTL residents. Arsenault received orders for more than 400

NOTL company takes over Canadian Woodworking magazine

Canada's top do-it-yourself magazine is now owned by a company headquartered in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement has come under the wing of publisher Michael Fox's Inspiring Media, which also produces the online magazine Garden

UPDATED: Province lets groomers, golf courses and more stores reopen

There's good news for pet owners and dog groomers – and golfers. Premier Doug Ford says golf courses can reopen starting this Saturday and groomers can resume operations on Tuesday, May 19. The province

Your chance to fly the NOTL flag

Norm Arsenault wants you to fly the flag. The Niagara-on-the-Lake flag. Didn’t know there was one? You’re not alone, but thanks to the NOTL councillor, everyone can soon own one for just $25.

Editorial: Flying the flag for NOTL

Occasionally, some of the best ideas are the simple ones, those hiding in plain sight. The why-didn’t-we-think-of-that-before ideas. They need not be life-shaping, world-changing concepts. Take Norm Arsenault’s wavin' flag idea. After seeing people chatting

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