In a now-deleted Facebook post on Thursday, Coun. Erwin Wiens said Gale misrepresented the town’s position by suggesting Niagara-on-the-Lake would support a weighted voting model at regional council.
Cousins John Eymann and Michael Frendo, the duo behind Virgil's Bricks and Barley, opened the doors to their new dining venture, Mdina Fine Dining, inspired by their Maltese heritage.
Across the park, women spoke about the people who shaped them, often naming mothers, daughters, mentors and colleagues while reflecting on how expectations for women have shifted across generations. “As women we should respect each other and allow every generation to become stronger and better than the last," said Elaine Sonoda.
“Niagara-on-the-Lake has a bedrock of community strength — developed by many women dedicated to its natural beauty, heritage and culture,” said Janice Thomson.
For the first time, women make up half of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s council table — a milestone the town’s four female councillors say is helping bring broader perspectives to decision-making at town hall.
As the sisters continue a way of life for their family that started four decades ago, they hope to encourage a new generation of winemakers and grape-growers, especially fellow women, to forge their own paths.
The town’s 100+ Women Who Care NOTL held its first meeting last October and has raised $33,900 in its first two meetings. A third meeting is planned for next month.
“As a woman and a mom of three, I believe I have a natural ability to nurture, support and encourage others,” said Montanaro, the supervisor of enforcement for the town.
More than 20 years after taking a job decorating cakes at a Sobeys store, Lindsey Bridgeman now owns Niagara-on-the-Lake’s newest grocery store and says getting offered to run the store was "one of the greatest honours I've had."
Romance, acclaimed for Christmas and family life paintings, and a longtime former resident of the historical McArthur Estate, said she views herself as a woman artist, rather than an artist who happens to be a woman.
Whether it's working on her farm, waitressing, setting up cable network connections, or making her award-winning jams and jellies, McQuhae says she's always done things on her own terms.
Niagara Region Chair Bob Gale resigned late Wednesday night after two anti-racism groups questioned why he owns a rare, signed copy of Adolf Hitler’s "Mein Kampf." An executive member of the Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association, issued a news release saying that Gale paid thousands of dollars for a rare, signed copy of the book.
A roadside art project dedicated to celebrating farmers is taking shape in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with organizers aiming for a late summer or early September installation.
A proposed five-storey development in Virgil is raising pointed questions from councillors and nearby residents, who warn the project could set a troubling precedent.
Coun. Erwin Wiens shared online Thursday that Niagara Region Chair Bob Gale's latest letter was not "reviewed, discussed or approved by" the lord mayor or council before it was sent to the province.
One resident argued the plan removes permanent protection for the land and could open the door to more development in the future, which he argued is not a minor change.
The Town of NOTL took a stance against forcibly merging NOTL with other cities and towns in Niagara and argued that the municipality is in good place and can stand on its own.
Yoshi Takaoka says reaching the master level required years of work and study beyond his previous certifications: "We need to know everything regarding sake."
Here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, while some business owners say shoppers have taken a greater interest in supporting all things Canadian, one says there are factors beyond what people choose to buy impacting the success of homegrown products.
Linda Grimo’s presentation, “Growing Chestnuts in Canada: Progress Through Perseverance,” focused on the recovery of chestnuts in North America after widespread disease.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake presented awards Monday to students at St. Michael Catholic Elementary School and Royal Oak School for artwork and writing created to honour Remembrance Day.
Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale is not backing down from his push to rethink how Niagara is governed — even after councillors voted to rein in his amalgamation efforts and launch their own review process.
The manager of Niagara-on-the-Lake's only food bank says she's stepping down as the head of operations, with her replacement taking the helm effective immediately.
A sold-out room of 250 guests cast corks and caps course by course Saturday night at Niagara College’s NOTL campus, where Team Wine broke a 9–9 deadlock to win the 19th Caps, Corks and Forks.
The region needs more time to consider the implications of amalgamating Niagara and closely examine the issues with Niagara Region's governance before making a decision, several councillors said.
Councillors pressed Niagara Region's chair on the financial case behind the proposal to merge Niagara's municipalities. “You want to see the end of Niagara-on-the-Lake," said Coun. Erwin Wiens.
Konzelmann's president says no outdoor events have been booked, scheduled or planned and none will be hosted or marketed unless the winery gets approval.
