Medical centre decision delayed
With it looking like construction on a new health centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake could be delayed by about six months, property owner and developer Lloyd Redekopp holds little hope the building will be completed
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Bee City request a baby step
When Renee Delaney came to council in April to ask the municipality of Niagara-on-the-Lake to become a Bee City, she also spoke about her Small Scale Farm project, which encourages the production of
Sewage treatment plant opening moved to November
The $43.2 million wastewater treatment plant on Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake will not be operational by August, as announced last spring, but it's looking good for fall. NOTL's regional councillor Gary Burroughs said work
Protesters, supporters agree to some guidelines
With both protesters of horse-drawn carriages and counter-protestors who support the local carriage business determined to continue their presence in Niagara-on-the-Lake's Old Town, Niagara Regional Police are working on a protocol to keep demonstrations safe and peaceful. Lord Mayor
Pillitteri cousins organize comedy and live music for Terry Fox run
One minute, Joe Pillitteri is throwing out one-liners, sounding like he's developing a new routine for his next act. The next he's deadly serious, as he talks about why he works so hard
Lake Report implements cutting-edge augmented reality app
Like something out of Rowling’s World of Wizardry, moving images in newspapers have become a reality — only this time it’s thanks to the magic of technology. It might seem intimidating to those
Six lots proposed for William Street property
A request has been submitted for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to rezone a 3.36-acre plot of forest land on William Street, east of Palatine Place in Old Town. The application is for for
Millions of peaches, peaches for me
Bring your napkins — it’s going to be a juicy day at the 31st annual St Vincent de Paul Peach Festival. On Sunday August 12th the church’s property will be transformed into a
Wine producer looking for farm winery approval
A large barn on Queenston Road is under renovation, as its owners pretty it up in preparation for selling high-end wine. The improvements are making some of its neighbours nervous, but they shouldn't
OPINION: Let’s dial down the level of confrontation
A weekend of protests and counter-protests has come and gone, thankfully with no injuries and no arrests. But both sides are accusing the other of intimidation tactics that could have escalated into a
Time to move on, says owner of horse and carriage business
Protesters against the horse and carriage businesses in Niagara-on-the-Lake say they aren't giving up. Adam Stirr, spokesperson for At War For Animals Niagara said they've been protesting in the Old Town for the last
Bee City request a baby step
When Renee Delaney came to council in April to ask the municipality of Niagara-on-the-lake to become a Bee City, she also spoke about her Small Scale Farm project, which encourages the production of
St. Davids pool might not last the summer
With the swimming pool in St. Davids in such poor condition it might not last the summer, councillors have agreed to spend up to $100,000 to immediately hire a consultant to work on
UPDATE: Counter-protesters being asked not to attend animal rights demonstration in Old Town
In an effort to ensure a peaceful demonstration against horse-drawn carriages in the Old Town Saturday, the Niagara Regional Police have negotiated an agreement between both sides that includes asking supporters to reschedule
Royal Oak to remain in hospital building for upcoming school year
When the Royal Oak Community School opens in September, it will be opening its doors for the second year in the former hospital building on Wellington Street in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake's Old
Council to discuss demolition at special council meeting
A special council meeting has been scheduled to discuss Benny Marotta's intention to demolish buildings on two of his properties neighbouring the Randwood Estate. A subdivision is planned for the property at 588 Charlotte
Developer submits revised proposal for Randwood
Developer Benny Marotta has submitted a revised application for the hotel he hopes to build on the historic Randwood Estate, with what he calls “a completely new design.” “We've been paying attention to
Chamber opposed to proposed noise bylaw changes
Although Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillors said recently they did not want to open a can of worms by considering changes to the Town's noise bylaw, consideration of how to enforce the existing legislation did
Agricultural committee wants open forum on bees
Before Niagara-on-the-Lake council agrees to the town becoming a Bee City, a designation that means it supports pollinator gardens, the town's agricultural committee is planning to host a discussion with crop specialists and bee keepers.
Council takes first step to support for Lake Report
Considering the Lake Report is Niagara-on-the-Lake's only 100 per cent local news source, with 100 per cent local content, Counc. Betty Disero asked council Monday to meet with representatives of the paper to
SORE still looking for assurance MHC will review site plan
David Bell, a Charlotte Street resident and core member of SORE (Save Our Randwook Estate), questions why he was denied a request to appear before council Monday regarding the role of the municipal
Four-storey hotel planned for Niagara Stone Road
A local developer is hoping to build a four-storey boutique hotel on Niagara Stone Road, currently the site of a weekly dinner market. Adam Hawley spoke at a public meeting recently to explain why
Town golf tournament to benefit Voices of Freedom Park
With a better-than-ever 20th annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Classic Tournament planned for 2018, the event has been moved to allow for more participation. Recent years' events have been sold out, said parks and recreation
Burroughs will seek return to town council
Gary Burroughs hopes the October municipal election will return him to his roots in municipal politics –Â at the Niagara-on-the-Lake council table. He has known for some time he would be a candidate in
Horse show at Benchview Saturday
The third in a new series of local horse shows will be held at Benchview Equestian Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday. Called the Heart of Niagara Equestrian Series, the shows are targeting avid equestrians
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