The town framed its decision as part of a broader effort to streamline local governance and respond to concerns raised by the province about municipal structures across Niagara.
The town is studying a project to add 150 parking spaces to the spot, which could bring in up to $1.9 million a year, instead of opening the land to outside ideas — for now.
A Divisional Court panel has dismissed a legal challenge against Niagara-on-the-Lake’s handling of the Royal George Theatre project, finding the town’s process was thorough and justified.
The town clarified existing rules that prohibit candidates from using municipal facilities and resources during the campaign period, making it clear that includes events organized by community groups, such as candidate debates.
The lord mayor floated the idea of allowing temporary patios on Queen Street, until the Queen Street secondary plan, which the town is currently working on, is in force and effect.
Niagara Parks Commission chief operating officer Marcelo Gruosso said the tower at Queenston Heights Park is "not visible at all" because it's "back into the work yard" and not in the middle of the park.
Ontario's members of provincial parliament were back at Queen's Park on March 23 for a new session of Ontario's legislature, and Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates says there is plenty to tackle.
Zubin Gatta, Kekoo Gatta’s son and an assistant coach with the Junior Brock Badger Wrestling Club, said he is touched by the tribute: “He gave so much to the wrestling world in Niagara."
Spring has officially sprung here on this side of the globe, and gardeners in Niagara-on-the-Lake are preparing to refresh raised beds and tend to perennials.
The show is deliberately kept affordable. Every record is priced at $20 or under, a contrast to larger shows where inventory can range from a dollar to several thousand.
One of the co-founders of Little Hearts Market acknowledged that the buy-local surge since COVID has fluctuated with inflation, but believes customers still make the effort when they can.
The spring market circuit across Niagara has expanded over the past two years, giving independent sellers from across southern Ontario a place to find buyers without a storefront or advertising budget.
Last year's operating revenue of $39.5 million is $500,000 higher than 2024's revenue, topping it as the Shaw's largest operating revenue to date. 2025, however, saw a dip in the Shaw's operating profits.
Some of Niagara-on-the-Lake's most recognizable landmarks will be featured alongside people and places from all around the globe in a Niagara-based photographer's upcoming book.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is in the home stretch of finalizing its largest planning document, with the final draft of its new official plan out now and approval expected next month.
The development, located north of Chestnut Avenue and south of Warner Road, would include 20 single-detached homes, 24 on-street townhouses and a block reserved for future development.
A group of community activists plans to bring people from across the Niagara region together virtually on March 25 to discuss the possibility of amalgamation.
Staff said regional wastewater charges are expected to jump by 21 per cent or $1 million primarily because of "necessary inflationary pressures and capital costs required to ensure the health, safety and reliability of the systems.”
A court decision on whether Niagara-on-the-Lake’s approval of the Royal George Theatre teardown will stand is now a race against time — with demolition possible next week if judges don’t rule first.
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents and visitors packed pubs, donned green and embraced Irish traditions Tuesday as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations brought music, food and festivities across town.
A third-period surge carried NOTL #2 to a 4-2 win over NOTL #1 in the U13 championship game, closing the three-day competition that drew teams from across Ontario.
The town is looking to rebuild Mississagua Street from Mary Street to Queen Street, with construction potentially starting in the summer or fall this year.
Hundreds of friends, neighbours and colleagues filled the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre Saturday afternoon to honour and say farewell to Wayne Cardiff, a much-loved and admired man about NOTL.
As supply pressures on U.S. bourbon push Canadian drinkers toward domestic options, folks at the Navy Hall last Sunday got a taste of some of those options.
Spring's beloved furry mascot will be making a stop at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre in the early hours of April's first Saturday to leave a special surprise for the children of NOTL.
Chewy, 2% and Houston may be small, but they’ll be making a big impression when the trio of therapy ponies trot into a Niagara-on-the-Lake fundraiser later this month in support of a local horse rescue.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is offering a variety of activities for people of all ages during March Break from March 16 to 20. Here’s a look at what’s happening in town this week.
Niagara-on-the-Lake travellers will soon be able to start an Air Canada trip from their local airport — but instead of boarding a plane, the journey will begin on a bus.
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.
