Paige Seburn, Author at Niagara Now

NOTL gets private bus service for the season

FlixBus offers direct service to and from Toronto Union Station’s Bus Terminal, Rapidsview Park in Niagara Falls and 51 Queen’s Parade in NOTL, two trips per day, six days a week.

‘He feels seen’: Parents reflect as Royal Oak School marks 10 years

“Royal Oak has been truly transformative for our son,” said one parent whose child attends the school. “We’ve watched him grow in confidence, curiosity and kindness.”

NOTL could see its first scheduled bus by next year, local bus service by 2035

The regional route will be more reliable, since buses run on a set schedule, unlike Microtransit, which can’t always be depended on due to high demand, says the Niagara Transit Commission’s general manager.

Empty shelves spark action from animal rescue fundraising group

Tanya Rice is leading a porch-drop pet food drive over Canada Day weekend at 456 Line 2 Rd. to help restock supplies.

‘Very honoured’: Silversmith & White Oaks take home regional Niagara business awards

The Silversmith Brewing Co. and White Oaks Resort & Spa were both crowned winners at the 21st Niagara Business Achievement Awards this Wednesday. “To be recognized by the community that we’re surrounded by really meant a lot,” said Ashley Brown from White Oaks.

Healing through tradition at the native centre, ‘a cultural home’

Losing her father meant losing her strongest cultural connection. Now, during National Indigenous History Month, Halley Irwin is sharing how she found her way back.

Ginger Restaurant and Orchid Inn closes after decades in NOTL

After almost 30 years of serving locals and visitors in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ginger, the intimate Mary Street restaurant, shut its doors this weekend, along with Orchid Inn.

Willowbank meets Louisbourg: Students help restore national historic site in the Maritimes

Most college students hand in their work to a professor. Students from Willowbank in Niagara-on-the-Lake installed theirs at an 18th-century fortress in Nova Scotia last week.

‘Water is the future of our agriculture’: New funding to boost NOTL irrigation system

Three members of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s irrigation committee say new funding from a regional project is a major step forward in making water access more reliable for farmers — and expanding a system that’s vital to the town’s agricultural future.

Police now treating Glencairn Hall fire in NOTL as criminal arson

“The investigation is being treated as a criminal arson,” said a spokesperson for Niagara Regional Police. Right now, police say they aren’t sharing what information they have related to suspects or persons of interest in the investigation.

Whisking up support: Willow Cakes & Pastries rallies donations for Canada Day cake

The bakery has covered about 98 per cent of the cost of the parade cakes over the years, but with the business downsized and ingredient costs rising, the bakery is asking for support this year.

Queen’s Royal Beach declared safe for swimming after high E. coli alert

After the region marked Queen’s Royal Beach as unsafe for swimming due to high levels of E. coli on Wednesday, as of Friday, its website has declared the beach safe to swim in.

Town stands by tourism board as ‘wine country’ branding debate carries on

A new statement from Tourism NOTL states the town is firmly behind keeping the label alive, backing its use by both the tourism board and local businesses. “It’s not damage control whatsoever,” said the tourism board’s executive director, Kathy Weiss.

‘There’s something beautiful in that’: Native Centre’s legacy of creating belonging

The Native Centre’s director of programming Michael Buck grew up in its programs, started playing lacrosse there at just three years old and now helps lead the next generation, including coaching the sport himself.

Regional transit introduces flat $3.50 rate, local rides now cost 50 cents more

This new fare program is the latest step in a decade-long plan to invest in the regional transit system’s growth, which includes plans to add a fixed-route transit system for places like NOTL.

Drumroll, please: Summer solstice celebration returns to Ryerson Park

The gathering returns June 20 with yoga at 7 p.m., led by NOTL instructor Rianna Reid, followed by handpan drumming from Jeff Seed shortly after 8 p.m., continuing until sunset.

Development and council conduct top worries in resident group’s poll

The results of the survey, which had 314 participants, saw planning and development top the list of residents’ concerns, with 254 people indicating they were “very concerned” about this issue.

Thousands of cyclists to raise at least $2.5K each for cancer research

For the first time in its 18-year history, part of the Ride to Conquer Cancer will begin and end in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

‘Wine country’ wording swap continues to stir debate

The town reaffirmed its wine country identity in a May 30 statement after the change drew backlash — and even attention from Toronto media — but councillors remain split on whether the decision was right and if the town has explained it well enough.

$1 million restoration campaign underway for the Wilderness

The next phase will involve clearing overgrowth, removing invasive species and hazardous trees and restoring the grounds. About a third of the $1-million goal has already been raised.

Native Centre marks Indigenous History Month with talks of restoring totem pole

The Thunderbird totem pole, carved by Chief Mathias Joe of the Squamish Nation in Vancouver, was commissioned by Davis Lumber in St. Catharines in 1955. The pole was moved to the centre in 1988 after the lumber company closed.

Tulip sale sells out fast — and makes $1.5K

Residents didn’t waste any time Tuesday morning scooping up colourful blooms freshly dug from the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s gardens.

Wine, wit and goodwill: Comedy night to fundraise for Red Roof Retreat

On June 13, NOTL comedian Joe Pillitteri will take the stage for a comedy night in support of Red Roof Retreat, running from will run from 7 to 10 p.m. at Pillitteri Estates Winery.

‘I get concerned as a parent’: St. Davids school adds portables, worries pile up

A spokesperson for the District School Board of Niagara confirmed that St. Davids Public School is experiencing overcrowding and that the school board is looking at the situation. Parents say they want to see concrete action as soon as possible, for the sake of the students, teachers and school staff.

Special Olympics medalists to lead walk for International Trails Day

Coinciding with International Trails Day this Saturday, the Town of NOTL and the Upper Canada Heritage Trail committee are hosting a community walk on June 7 at Veterans’ Memorial Park.

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