Paige Seburn, Author at Niagara Now

New development at former American Hotel inches toward construction

A condo development set to replace the historic waterfront property known as the old American Hotel is moving closer to construction.

NOTL BBQ fundraiser to kick off Rankin Run

The Rankin Run is an annual, Niagara-based fundraiser and one- and five-kilometre walk or run dedicated to raising funds for local cancer care.

NOTL declines Pride Niagara pitch and plans own flag ceremony

Niagara-on-the-Lake will hold its own Pride flag raising this year after a public split with Pride Niagara over what meaningful support for the LGBTQ+ community should look like.

Former region CAO says Niagara could save $30 million with reform

After his name surfaced in a heated February council debate, a Niagara-on-the-Lake resident and former top municipal staffer appeared at town hall Tuesday with a bold pitch.

‘My property becomes a lake’: NOTL weighs fixes for St. Davids flooding

Residents frustrated by years of flooding in St. Davids pressed staff and consultants at a public info session. One said he’s spent $20,000 trying to manage flooding.

NOTL rejects proposal on specialty crop land, asks: “Why here?”

Niagara-on-the-Lake had a blunt message Tuesday about a proposed farm market and storage hub on protected specialty crop land in St. Davids: It doesn’t belong there.

NOTL to repay pickleball club after courts close, future still uncertain

Niagara-on-the-Lake will repay its pickleball club almost $14,000 after shutting down the Virgil Sports Park courts for the 2026 outdoor season.

Heartland Forest lands $20K donation from 100+ Women Who Care NOTL

A Niagara non-profit and nature preserve walked away with $20,400 after 153 women gathered at Queen’s Landing for the latest 100+ Women Who Care Niagara-on-the-Lake meeting.

NOTL backs outdoor event space at Konzelmann — but no events yet, staff say

The winery is one step closer to legally hosting outdoor events in Niagara-on-the-Lake — but for now, they remain off-limits as approvals are still required following a court ruling earlier this year.

Province offers little explanation for not OK’ing Niagara-on-the-Lake’s council cut

Ford’s government hasn’t formally told the town it won’t allow a reduction — but the Municipal Affairs Minister indicated to town officials that its request to cut down council will not proceed for the 2026 election.

NOTL finishes long-awaited official plan, sends it to province for final say

A plan meant to shape Niagara-on-the-Lake for the next 25 years is about ready to be sent off to the province for final approval — after almost a decade of work and one last change.

Niagara-on-the-Lake approves seven-storey hotel, restaurant despite parking concerns

Council OK’ed plans for a 227-room hotel and a restaurant next to two existing hotels in the Glendale area. The development includes 273 parking spaces — a number some councillors thought was too low.

Bringing generations together: Daycare approved for Pleasant Manor

A daycare for up to 96 children is moving ahead at Radiant Care Pleasant Manor after Niagara-on-the-Lake council approved a zoning change Tuesday, bringing the town’s younger and older residents together under one roof.

Man dead in head-on crash on Niagara Stone Road

The crash involved two vehicles — one SUV and one cube van or panel truck. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Who pays? NOTL hospital site vision sparks backlash from local developer, resident

A proposal to turn Niagara-on-the-Lake’s former hospital site into a community hub is drawing questions about cost and what one prominent developer describes as a lack of detailled financial information.

Province plans to cut Niagara region council down to just elected mayors

Ontario’s proposed Better Regional Governance Act could cut down the town’s representation at the Niagara Region council table to one person from two.

Province declines NOTL seat-cut proposal, council split on whether move was ‘premature’

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s push to cut two council seats ahead of the 2026 election has been rejected by the province, leaving councillors divided over whether the move was rushed or needed.

Residents back better cell service — but push Niagara Parks on tower locations

Niagara Parks Commission’s CEO said while it’s encouraging there is agreement on the need to solve connectivity issues, concerns about aesthetics and location remain central.

March showed water is safe, enforcement’s changing and town operations are on track

Parking tickets dropped in Niagara-on-the-Lake last year, while the town’s drinking water met provincial standards — two of several updates councillors heard during the month of March.

Burton firm on community vision as town’s parking plan for former hospital looms

As council signals a parking-focused future for the site, the James A. Burton & Family Foundation is holding firm in its vision for the old hospital.

Royal Oak’s future at former hospital site uncertain as costs, plans come into focus

As the town plans to redevelop the site of the former hospital at 176 Wellington St., the future of Royal Oak School, now operating inside the building, is increasingly uncertain.

Funding cuts put pressure on HIV, AIDS work — NOTL fundraiser steps in

Global funding for HIV and AIDS programs is dropping. A Niagara-on-the-Lake fundraiser is here to help — and is warning that shrinking international aid has left frontline groups with a fraction of the funding they once had.

Council reverses course on Paxton Lane, approves previously defeated plan

A Niagara-on-the-Lake subdivision proposal council had already rejected is back — and now approved — in a reversal that’s raising questions about cost, control and heritage protections.

NOTL pitches 150-space parking lot for old hospital site

The town is studying a project to add 150 parking spaces to the spot, which could bring in up to $1.9 million a year, instead of opening the land to outside ideas — for now.

Court dismisses Royal George challenge, but bid to appeal filed

A Divisional Court panel has dismissed a legal challenge against Niagara-on-the-Lake’s handling of the Royal George Theatre project, finding the town’s process was thorough and justified.

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