Property taxes are expected to go up by 7.92 per cent for the average homeowner in NOTL — the final numbers of this year's budget will be presented at a meeting March 18 and rubber-stamped into bylaw.
Niagara-on-the-Lake embraced the luck of the Irish this week as local hotspots hosted packed St. Patrick’s Day events. The Sandtrap Pub & Grill's co-owner Paul Dietsch called it “one of the busiest single-day events” of the year.
In 2023, 532 businesses in Niagara exported $5.9 billion worth of goods to the U.S. — which makes up 72 per cent of total exports from Niagara businesses.
"This file has significant environmental considerations,” said Coun. Sandra O’Connor, listing her concerns around amphibian habitats, woodland impact, watercourse erosion, negative mitigation, stormwater management and more.
Cindy Grant of the Seniors Housing Options Group will update residents on the findings from the survey's group about aging in place at the next Live & Learn session on March 24.
A new website and Facebook group looking it make it easier for locals and tourists to find farm stands across Niagara-on-the-Lake is taking off online this spring, as the national "shop local" movement continues to gain momentum.
NDP Wayne Gates was sworn into office on March 17, along with members of Provincial Parliament from across Ontario. He was the top vote-getter at four of NOTL's six polling stations, with some of his biggest support coming from voters at the NOTL community centre.
Often called a "Blood Moon" due to the deep reddish hue the Moon takes on during totality, this celestial event was captured by local photographer Dave Van de Laar — from the unique vantage point of his own driveway.
Carter Simpson is bringing home some well-earned bling from the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy, winning two bronze medals in two alpine skiing events on Thursday and Saturday.
“Every single day, I get reminded about how good people are,” said Steffanie Bjorgan, who started Red Roof Retreat 25 years ago to service children and young adults with special needs in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Secord helped set the stage for Confederation and establish context for the accomplishments of Canadian women today, says Caroline McCormick: “What she represents is courage and determination, fortitude and perseverance, going the extra mile for what is important.”
Fire Chief Jay Plato confirmed 134 tickets issued between 5 a.m. and noon on Feb. 15 were voided and all associated penalties were cancelled. The lord mayor said no bylaw changes are planned, calling the incident a “learning experience” for staff.
“Some kids don't have access to vaccination because of different situations — they may be allergic. But having parents choose not to vaccinate their kids, that’s another story," said one Crossroads parent.
With $120 million worth of fruit being sold out of the agricultural co-op every year, space is getting tight, its bosses say — and they need at least half an acre more in storage.
In the face of rising mistreatment against women, Canadian women should be empowered to use their voices and take action, says Sandra Hardy: “It’s important to use our voice and speak up and not just keep all the things inside you.”
Burns said a long-term, community-driven approach to climate action is crucial. She helped organize an invasive species workshop last month and plans to represent the town at an Earth Day gathering on April 22 at the community centre: "Collaboration is really the key to change."
The Shaw's executive director Tim Jennings outlined the festival's plans for 2025, including the rebuilding of the Royal George Theatre on Queen Street, set to be done by 2028.
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Soo-Wiens was recognized for her tireless volunteer work across different organizations across town, including Cornerstone Community Church and the NOTL Lions Club.
The Ontario Land Tribunal has given a developer the green light to move forward with a 41-unit condo development at 223 and 227 Mary St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake, after the town decided to settle the developer's challenge — in order to steer clear of the legal costs.
Trade standards need to be aligned, inspections streamlined and rules standardized, to cut red tape, lower costs and improve efficiency and competitiveness, says the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. CEO Mishka Balsom says Niagara-on-the-Lake residents can help: “I think Niagara-on-the-Lake has a wealth of local products and local businesses to support. We consciously can go out and make those choices.”
With U.S. tariffs now in effect as of this week, uncertainty looms at Dean Sanders' sheet metal business, especially since three of his top five customers export south of the border. “We need a silver lining and there's no silver lining at the moment," he says.
“We live in a wine community — we welcome any additional winery or brewery into the community,” said one person who lives across the street from Harvest Barn, renamed Alitura four years ago.
Local actress Tara Rosling relaunched her NOTL-based Little Green Shop this week — customers can bring containers like mason jars to fill with Canadian-made soaps, cleaners and shampoos to eliminate packaging waste.
Up to 25 per cent of people who have an accidental fall will die within a year of that fall, shared the Falls Intervention Team with the Learn & Live session attendees.
"I would like the outcome of me winning this award to highlight the needs that are in our community," Dorothy Soo-Wiens said. "Every kind gesture that is done makes a bigger impact on your community."
At the behest of the town, Tourism NOTL has put together a board of directors who will supervise Niagara-on-the-Lake’s tourism marketing campaigns. The town will appoint a council member to the board at a future meeting.
