Which parts of the Rand Estate include historic Dunington-Grubb landscape elements? It depends on who you ask, said a landscape architect retained by Solmar, which wants to build a 191-unit subdivision on the
Four Niagara-on-the-Lake residents have come together for a common purpose: to preserve what they say is the right of library patrons to have access to materials that express different points of view. The
The Queenston boat launch has been off limits to users this week as Niagara Parks is rehabilitating the facility. Construction on a new dock system at the boat launch property along the north
Directors appoint Laura Tait to top role for the time being While the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library board has officially appointed an acting CEO and chief librarian, what happened with the person who held
Drivers will need to slow down on a section of East and West Line between Four Mile Creek and Lakeshore roads after councillors decided to reduce the speed limit on that stretch of
Mitigation efforts in place to reduce noise for nearby residents Pickleball is returning to the outdoor courts at Centennial Sports Park in Virgil in June. The six courts first opened in 2019, took
When the region’s director of transportation stood in front of council last Tuesday, it was inevitable that a controversial roundabout planned for St. Davids would come up. “This project is in detailed design
While the Rand Estate has important cultural heritage attributes, just what the attributes are is a subject of debate, said a former member of staff for the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Leah Wallace is
A proposed subdivision for up to 28 homes in St. Davids has received the OK from the town’s politicians. Councillors considered a recommendation report from staff, which supported the development of the Opulence
There will be more room at the inn if owners of the Scotsman Hotel get their way. Susan Wheler, who was representing Blair and Brenda McArthur, owners of the five-room in located at
The twinning of the Garden City Skyway has taken a step toward becoming reality after the province issued a request for proposals for the project. In an announcement on April 5, Transportation Minister
Some residents in Virgil are worried about the impact to their neighbourhood if phase 2 of the Konik Estates project goes ahead, town politicians heard at a public meeting April 9. The public
There’s nothing new about Solmar’s plan to build a subdivision on the former Rand Estate property, a lawyer for the developer told the Ontario Land Tribunal on Tuesday. It was the first day
For the 100 or so people gathered at Konzelmann Estate Winery, it was almost a case of the solar eclipse that wasn’t. But an audible cheer went up as the clouds parted and
It will be “go time” Monday as the town prepares to welcome an expected influx of visitors to view the April 8 solar eclipse. Fire Chief Jay Plato, the town’s emergency management co-ordinator,
The town has reached into the Niagara radio business to find its first-ever economic development officer. Ashleigh Myers, who has worked for more that two decades at Bell Media Niagara radio stations in
The town will receive about $3.5 million of the initial proceeds from the sale of Niagara Regional Broadband Network to a subsidiary of cable giant Cogeco Communications. The sale of the broadband network
Annual Sunshine List was released March 31 It’s that time of year again when taxpayers get a glimpse of who are some of the highest-paid public sector employees in the province. Since
While many families scurried about last Saturday making last-minute preparations for Easter, the volunteers behind Niagara-on-the-Lake Cats were making sure their feline families are being taken care of. The group staged its annual
Collections must reflect varying viewpoints, says Association of Library Professionals A second U.S.-based group has stepped forward in defence of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library’s former CEO and chief librarian. The Association of
Todd Green wears many hats. By day, he’s a marketing professor at Brock University in St. Catharines. Outside of the university, the St. Davids resident is also the executive director of the Tomorrow’s
Here are all the people involved in the upheaval at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library: At the centre of the controversy Cathy Simpson: Former chief librarian and CEO, who was fired over the contents
Although the colder temperatures and flurries of the past week or so might make it seem otherwise, spring has sprung. And the changing of the seasons means the start of what’s commonly referred
For Derek and Judy Insley, attending the state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney was an opportunity to honour a man who played a significant role in their personal lives. When the
Members of the public are questioning the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library board’s handling of the fallout from a column written by its now-ousted CEO and chief librarian. There has been a flood of letters
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