Paige Seburn, Author at Niagara Now

Municipality seeking new policy planner, deadline to apply April 28

The new hire will be the go-to person for making sure planning stays current and follows the right guidelines, as per the job description.

‘Relieved and happy’: Town reverses Virgil playground removal, for now

The lord mayor says the playground at Centennial Sports Park in Virgil will stay open “as long as its safety can be maintained.” One parent in Virgil, who called the original plans disappointing, said, “We need to make sure we are keeping our kids in mind when making decisions with our town facilities.”

Arts Unbound: Tickets for live show from non-profit group on sale June 15

Music Niagara, a non-profit known for bringing diverse music to the community, is teaming up with Community Living Grimsby, Lincoln & West Lincoln, an organization that supports people with developmental disabilities.

Wild West of Wine: Neighbour, town and winery to face off in court next week

The case, which will be heard in the Superior Court the week of April 14, is by Ed Werner and his grape growing company, Brox Company Limited, against Konzelmann Estate Winery and the town.

Wild West of Wine: Town aware of Ferox violations, no action taken

Advertisements and social media posts show the winery is serving food, hosting events, running a patio and seems to be using off-site grapes — all of which is contrary to the permitted use of the property.

NOTL, get ready to cast your ballot: How to vote in election day and advance polls

Advance voting starts Friday, April 18 and goes until April 21: Voters can cast their ballots at their assigned polling station on any of those days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

EarlyON spaces in NOTL moving locations, parents share concerns

The region hasn’t said where the new EarlyON locations will be, nor what organization will serve as the new provider. One NOTL parent said she’s worried the quality of service will decline after the transition: “It won’t be the same standard.”

Fundraiser, drive and raffle for animal rescue this weekend

Tanya Rice is hosting her fifth annual planter and bake sale through her volunteer group, the Community Initiative for Animal Rescue, to raise money for two organizations: Angel’s Rest Dog Rescue and the Heart and the Hope of Lost and Found Pets Niagara.

NOTL VOTES 2025: Green Party’s Celia Taylor fights for a greener economy

With a background in law, Celia Taylor says she is passionate about community advocacy and environmentalism. As a candidate, she hopes to contribute to a riding focused on environmental protection, fair access to justice and sustainable development.

Shaw leases Old Courthouse as temporary home for stage performances

Some of the Shaw Festival’s performances will be hosted at the Old Courthouse on Queen Street for the next two to three years, as the Royal George Theatre, currently closed for an $80 million revitalization project, is expected to reopen by 2029.

Residents raise concerns around urban design, planning and more with official plan update

NOTLers came out to two public information forums on March 27 and April 1 to hear about official plan updates and share where they think the town should focus its attention in policy planning. “I’m concerned about the attitude of the town to urban design in general,” said one resident.

NOTL VOTES 2025: NDP candidate Shannon Mitchell prioritizes workers’ rights

Elected to the District School Board of Niagara in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, Shannon Mitchell says her role helped deepen her knowledge of the region’s education issues and community needs.

NOTL VOTES 2025: Tony Baldinelli says he will be champion for wine industry

Tony Baldinelli is urging Niagara-on-the-Lake residents to vote Conservative to protect the region’s wine industry, which he says is at risk because of tax changes by the Liberal government.

‘We’re really thankful’: Bikes for Farmworkers gets 45 new bikes after appeal for dononations

One generous donor from Toronto, who has contributed in the past, delivered a whopping 15 bikes from an organization that repairs bikes for public use but had a surplus needing major work. “We were really happy to get as many bikes as we did,” said volunteer Dave Cox.

Shaw secures $35M from Ford gov’t to rebuild Royal George Theatre

The rebuild will cost between $75-85 million in total, with exact details still being finalized, the Shaw’s executive director and CEO Tim Jennings told The Lake Report.

Your town, your say: Town seeks input on new official plan

The town aims to present a draft official plan to council in June, followed by formal consultations and public engagement over the summer. The next public information session for town residents will be held on April 1 at the community centre.

New Canada research chair says caregivers, ‘essential’ to seniors’ well-being, not getting supports they need

Whether it be spouses, siblings, children, or friends, helping with meals, personal hygiene, or navigating the healthcare system, with an aging population, better support is more important than ever, says Larissa Zwar: “The care system doesn’t work if there are no informal caregivers.”

NOTL tackling tariffs with leaders from both sides of the border

The lord mayor said he and other leaders collaborated on a document that will be given to both governments, which outlines the group’s stance on tariffs and the need to strengthen the U.S.-Canada relationship.

Grieving NOTL residents support one another at pet loss program

The get-together on March 19, run by volunteer Laura Fakla, gave her the chance to get some much-needed bereavement support and create an art piece to honour Murphy.

Wild West of Wine: Social media paints picture of Ferox operation

Ferox’s website states, “We strive to host a variety of events for all our guests at the winery. From live music to dinners to pick-up parties, there is always something happening at Ferox!” It is one of many online posts about what Ferox has to offer at its site on Concession 4 Road.

Konzelmann Winery to honour NOTL’s Carter Simpson post-Special Olympics this April

The free celebration, running from 4 to 7 p.m., offers Niagara-on-the-Lake residents a chance to meet Simpson, congratulate him, get autographs and have a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

Wild West of Wine: Ferox winery case tests NOTL’s zoning rules

While the rules around how estate wineries versus farm wineries can operate are clearly spelled out in bylaws, some wine producers don’t seem to be following them, and the town’s enforcement of those bylaws has been called into question by competing wineries.

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