When it comes to addressing infrastructure issues that could cause flooding, “There hasn’t been a proactive program in place,” says the acting director of operations.
Organizer Karen Taylor-Jones arrived at the planned start time of 5:15 p.m. to a scene much different than the one she led just under two months ago.
St. Catharines-based lawyer Tom Richardson took councillors to task about special events, such as weddings, being held on estate wineries.
Protest organizer Karen Taylor-Jones implores anyone who chooses to take part in Sept. 24’s demonstration to “stay respectful,” as this past summer’s protest saw a few protesters confront councillors with loud chants and insults.
Ziraldo first threw out the idea of a national standard in the early 1990s, not long after helping create VQA Ontario and VQA B.C. — “I want to finish what I started,” he said.
What St. Davids resident Art Powis saw upon descending the stairs of his home on June 18 would have dropped the heart of any homeowner.
Hoverlink’s CEO met with PortsToronto officials earlier this month to discuss finding his company a home port. The large amount development on Toronto’s harbourfront has proven to be an obstacle.
Hydro One is giving a power station in Niagara-on-the-Lake an extra jolt of energy this fall — to help supply power to the growing population of Niagara.
This fall’s grape harvest in Niagara is expected to deliver on quality and quantity — whether the industry will be able to sell all of its yield, however, is another question.
Key rules and regulations apply when it comes to building accessory units — such as where, how and for what purpose — before the municipality of Niagara-on-the-Lake will allow them.
The lord mayor concedes that the major storms that hit Niagara-on-the-Lake this summer were overwhelming but he says the town’s sewer infrastructure meets all the necessary standards.
“Whenever anybody needed anything from Keck, he was there,” said Chuck McShane, friend and home builders association CEO. “Whether it was a charity, or anyone could knock on his door, and he would help them out with a smile.”
Infrastructure in Niagara-on-the-Lake meant to prevent storm and wastewater damage isn’t cutting it — Coun. Sandra O’Connor says higher levels of government need to help pay for improvements.
In this second part of the Summer of the Flood series, we share the stories of more residents who fell victim to the rushing water and sewage — in their own words.
Built in 1969, the popular 25-metre, six-lane pool has experienced major mechanical issues over the past 20 years.
As the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum treads along the path of its $10-million expansion plans, the federal government has pledged $100,000 to aid in its growth.
Grover is good at pulling on heartstrings — the irony is, his are failing. Angel’s Rest Dog Rescue and Sanctuary in St. Davids is turning to the public for help saving the life of the four-year-old Westie cross.
Other municipalities in Niagara have already taken measures to reduce speeds in now-developed areas that were once rural roads.
Over one-third of Jasper’s homes and businesses were destroyed and the estimated cost of the damage has been tagged at $880 million.
With two summer rainfalls of the torrential variety happening in less than a month in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the 100 and 500-year rainfall events have become curious distinctions.
A pair of extreme storms in June and July created flash floods in areas of greater NOTL, overwhelming sewers, drains, culverts, ditches, storm ponds and streams, causing tremendous damage to homes and properties.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake tender fruit crop is almost completely in and reports are mixed on how well things went with this year’s yield.
A United Nations report that found Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program “serves as a breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery” is insulting and completely untrue, say two growers who employ migrant workers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The Canadian government has hinted at awarding permanent residency to farmworkers, however, it has never gotten beyond the discussion stage.
The Migrant Workers Alliance for Change is highlighting a new report by the United Nations that found “Canada’s immigration systems are a breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.”
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