Richard Wright, Author at Niagara Now

Community Awareness Day will put residents in touch with valuable municipal resources

The Community Awareness Day on Nov. 20 runs from 1 to 3 p.m. in the main auditorium of the community centre.

NOTL winter parking and clearing rules are now officially in effect

With colder days on the horizon, the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is sharing how to stay informed on winter road maintenance and general cold weather suggestions.

Award-nominated lavender farm owner talks path to success — amid expansion plans

““It is a complete grassroots startup with only sweat equity that has gone into it,” says Melissa Achal, owner of NEOB Lavender. She’s nominated for two awards in this year’s Women in Business Awards.

NOTL’s Michelle Scott leads from experience at national mixed curling championships

The 66-year-old made her return at the St. Catharines Golf and Country Club this week, not as a player but as host committee chair for the competition that wraps up Sunday in the Garden City.

Region seeks ideas from residents for St. Davids roundabout design

The Niagara Region will hold a public engagement workshop on Nov. 13 to hear design opinions for a controversial roundabout planned for the intersection of York and Four Mile Creek roads in St. Davids.

Fundraiser aims to help abandoned pets

The multi-day flower sale, bake sale and pet food drive, happening later this month, will support the Niagara Spay Neuter Assistance Program and REBEL Dog Rescue.

Engineering reports used to approve zone change for Parliament Oak under scrutiny

Two local residents with extensive backgrounds in engineering say they have several issues with the site servicing and stormwater management reports town staff used to recommend council approve rezoning the Parliament Oak site for a new hotel.

Identified top candidate doesn’t pan out in search for new town CAO

After failing to secure the top candidate out of approximately 70 people who applied, the town’s selection committee is being forced to renew its efforts.

Tiny homes can save the family unit and make communities closer, says builder

“This is a way that community members can have another income stream off of their property, and continue to live in the community they love,” says Amanda Colvin of Buot Tiny Homes.

Niagara Foundation says deal with town to run historic Foghorn House is a win-win

The foundation has paid the town more than $270,000 from revenue share and property taxes during its time operating the Foghorn House.

Award-winning Lake Report photographer’s 2025 NOTL calendar now available

Dave Van de Laar’s calendar for the new year is now available for purchase — last year’s calendar, his first, sold out quickly.

Kittens found in NOTL are suspected to have been dumped

Local animal advocates are calling on pet owners to make sure their cats are neutered and spayed after a number of kittens were allegedly dumped in NOTL.

Friends of Fort George president Tony Chisholm named this year’s Living Landmark

“Whether it’s heritage, community, tourism or social services, Tony seems always willing to lend a hand,” said the Niagara Foundation’s chair.

NOTLers share mixed feelings about council appointing Niven in private meeting

“For democracy to be successful, we have to have confidence in the people we elect … in order to gain that confidence, we have to have transparency in the decision-making process,” one NOTL resident told The Lake Report.

NOTL Sailing Club picks up big honour

The 2023 Shark World Championships hosted by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club in August of last year has been named winner of Sail Canada’s City of Kingston Regatta of the Year Award.

NOTL heritage home at risk of crumbling to the ground

“We simply haven’t enforced the laws that we have to protect this building,” says Brian Marshall of the 225-year-old David Secord home in St. Davids.

Adding a second dwelling to your home or property? Here are some of the major rules

New rules this year from the province of Ontario feature exemptions for development charges and an increase in the number of additional units allowable on many properties from one to two.

Search for new town CAO hits second round of interviews

With the help of a Toronto executive search firm, the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking to select who will take over as its chief administrative officer, from a list of 10 to 12 candidates.

Almost two decades later, the fight over NOTL waste disposal site continues

A 16-year battle to shut down a waste collection and disposal site at 2021 Four Mile Creek Rd., being waged by a group of neighbouring Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, will return to court in late November.

Library Week in NOTL focuses on young and old

As part of Ontario Public Library Week, the NOTL library hopes to highlight just how modern and inclusive a library can be, with an open house in two weeks.

A life worth a thousand melodies: Opera icon and NOTLer joins Order of Canada

Born in a one-room farmhouse in Northern Alberta in the community Larkspur, Lois McDonall’s life and career as an opera singer took her all over the world.

Review of special event permits gives local businesswoman hope

“It’s only like the summer months, four months we have. So why can’t I get that opportunity to do my own events in my backyard?” asks Marlene Gallyot.

Suspect in alleged gang rape still in custody after arrest on NOTL property

The 19-year-old male suspect remains in custody after a bail hearing that took place on Tuesday in St. Catharines. He will appear again in court on Oct. 11.

Summer of the Flood: Part 6: Four Mile Creek watershed study will look at flooding and prevention

The report and its recommendations will be hot items with many residents looking to learn how it will address flooding issues in the Four Mile Creek watershed, which covers about a third of NOTL.

First-ever Harvest Festival will celebrate everything autumn and promote local business

With autumn finally here, the chamber of commerce wants to celebrate by hosting its first-ever Harvest Festival — which will also serve to support the businesses, particularly farmers, in the community.

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