OPINION/BY TERRY (HE) MACTAGGART Concerns have again been growing about development pressures building in our community, particularly in and around the Old Town. I say “again” because this is by no means the
The fourth annual Red Roof Wine Run returns this September, offering Niagara residents a chance to flex their muscles and community spirit, and enjoy some wine and gourmet food. The event, sponsored by Niagara
Title: War of 1812 – Night Battle Description: Taking in the War of 1812 battle re-enactment in Old Fort Erie. Photographer: Rolf Gollin, Welland
Here is a link to a livestream broadcast of Niagara-on-the-Lake town council meeting this Monday. The broadcast starts at 6:30 p.m. www.notl.org/content/livestream-broadcast
Niagara job-seekers and employers now have a new place to connect in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines. Niagara College’s Community Employment Services (CES) — formerly Employment and Training Solutions — celebrated the official
SARAH FERGUSONSPECIAL TO NIAGARA NOW Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors hope to plant the seeds that will eventually blossom into a robust bylaw to protect the community’s tree canopy. But the draft bylaw to protect trees
BY: SARAH FERGUSONSPECIAL TO THE LAKE REPORT Last fall, family doctors from the Niagara North Family Health Team announced they had chosen property beside Crossroads Public School for a two-storey medical centre. The
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The city of Welland wants to get residents out to the Lincoln Street Docks this weekend for two days of fun on the waterway. Families are invited to head down to the Welland Recreation Corridor for “Wibit
Niagara Falls-based pop band Liteyears will host a fundraising show for their new EP on August 10 at Taps Brewery in Niagara Falls, to raise money for band members to fly to Vancouver
Cannery park The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking for public input into the design of the new park in the Cannery subdivision in St. Davids. A public consultation will be held Aug. 16 at
There may no longer be a public election for the regional chair of Niagara. On Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced and Minister for Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark announced a series
The temporary open-air burn ban recently issued by Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire and Emergency Services has been lifted due to recent precipitation and the favourable weather forecast. All open-air burning may resume, however, it must
The Sentineal Family has a long tradition of having horses in the Old Town. In the 1970s Fred did weddings for friends and family. This was supported by the late Fred and Jackie,
The City of Niagara Falls has issued a ban on all open-air burning in the city. This ban comes in wake of the events on July 8 at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Lavender fest, in
Police have arrested at 56-year-old Niagara woman following an investigation into a “suspicious bruising” sustained by a resident of a group home for special needs adults. On Monday, Csilla Dorgai of Thorold was
An elderly woman was struck and killed by a truck Friday night in St. Catharines. Police said the incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Geneva Street near Millward Avenue in St. Catharines. Initial investigation revealed that
Music Niagara will open for its 20th season this July, with more musical programming ever. All in all there will be 39 performances spread over five weeks as the organization celebrates two decades
A 41-year-old Port Colborne teacher was arrested Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation charges involving students aged 16 and 17. Police and school resource officers were made aware of allegations on Tuesday and subsequently
Niagara Regional Police arrested a 65-year-old Welland man on multiple alleged trafficking-related charges on Monday. Luciano Dicato is charged with possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking; ossession heroin for the purpose
Around 200 people gathered at Ryerson Park Saturday to celebrate the life of longtime local Ramsay Morrison. The celebration saw Scottish dancers, shortbread and coffee and tributes to Ramsay, ending with bagpipes to
SPONSORED Sitting down with Al Huberts, you quickly realize he could entertain you for hours with stories of things he’s invented, books he’s written and companies he started and sold, including fashion companies
Police have arrested a man in relation to a stabbing and police involved shooting that took place on May 18 within the Urgent Care Centre at the Douglas Memorial Site in Fort Erie. Charged
Niagara Regional Police believe there may be additional victims in relation to a series of sexual assaults which allegedly occurred between 1974 and 1976. Police were contacted about the alleged incidents in late
The Welland International Flatwater Centre is launching a new program that can allocate a total of $15,000 in stipend funds to local non-profit community groups in exchange for volunteer hours. The program is
The Town of Fort Erie saved a bundle of money in 2017 by switching to LED street lights. In 2016, 3,175 street lights were converted to LED, resulting in $323,063 savings in 2017 when compared
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