Annual Virgil Stampede draws crowds
It's been 52 years since a neighbourhood fireworks display for locals grew to become the Virgil Stampede, now a three-day event that draws thousands to one of the most successful family events in
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NOTL council: Who’s in, who’s out so far?
Terry Flynn has never made a secret of wanting to one day be called Lord Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake. After 35 years working for the Niagara Region's EMS, he plans to retire as superintendent
Collard leaving council block
When the next Niagara-on-the-Lake town council is sworn in, Jim Collard might be fishing. Or playing golf. Whatever he is doing at that moment, it won't be taking his seat at the council
DARTE: NOTL has “best hydro board going”
A decision made by Niagara-on-the-Lake town council in 2002 has resulted in continuing benefits to the town that are twofold — more efficient hydro service, and $1 million in annual revenue that doesn't have to
A rundown of the Falls riding candidate meeting in NOTL
As the incumbent, MPP Wayne Gates is the candidate with a target on his back, but his experience at debates and passion for his job seemed to help him rise above the barbs
Town staff to do noise bylaw review
Despite a noise bylaw that was approved after extensive consultation and debate six years ago, Niagara-on-the-Lake still has difficulty handling the large number of complaints from neighbours of outdoor events, town councillors heard Monday evening.
Step Challenge aims to get feet moving in NOTL
If you live or work in Niagara-on-the-Lake, it's time to get moving. The Town is once again offering rewards to those who participate in its Step Challenge, which is now open for registration.
No life jacket for indoor pool
Coun. Paolo Miele wasn't able to keep a report on the feasability of an indoor pool in Niagara-on-the-Lake afloat for the future, despite reassuring council that simply forwarding it to a consultant looking at the
DISERO: “You’ve bought another month.”
An attempt to have the Town move forward on a heritage designation for Randwood Estate failed at town council Monday, when Coun. Betty Disero tried unsuccessfully to amend the wording of a motion
Virgil Stampede returns Saturday
The three-day Virgil Stampede opens Saturday with something for everyone in the family, including the popular midway rides, lots of entertainment for kids and the smashing and crashing of a demolition derby. Marcia Penner, representing
Miele: ‘New council’ will decide fate of NOTL indoor pool
A report on the feasibility of an indoor pool in Niagara-on-the-Lake didn't get full-out support, but it's not dead in the water either. The recommendations of the indoor pool committee, created last summer
Doctors frustrated, residents divided over proposed medical centre
Frustration was evident at a public meeting Monday as Niagara-on-the-Lake doctors explained why they hope to relocate to a new medical centre beside Crossroads Public School. With a deadline for a rezoning decision
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