Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors spent roughly an hour Tuesday arguing over a simple question with big consequences for the town: what planning work should staff focus on in 2026?
Niagara-on-the-Lake says it is reviewing a new offer of free support for Pride flag raising ceremonies, courtesy of OUTNiagara, but will proceed with its own event as planned.
The court found no evidence the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake acted unfairly or in bad faith and treated its decision not to enforce the bylaw around outdoor events as a discretionary choice.
The move is being condemned by Ontario’s opposition parties and other critics as a violation by the Ford government of the transparency and accountability public officials are expected to uphold.
With a new bus service linking Niagara District Airport to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport coming this June, Niagara-on-the-Lake has agreed to back it with up to $125,000 if the service falls short.
A condo development set to replace the historic waterfront property known as the old American Hotel is moving closer to construction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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