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.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is ready to ring in the start of summer with the return of its annual Strawberry Festival, which will see an estimated 5,500 people come out to the church on June 21 to enjoy tasty strawberry goods — a tradition four decades in the making.
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.
Summer's almost here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and in a couple of weeks, residents can expect the town's public pools to open for another season of fun under the sun.
For the first time, the annual Ride to Conquer Cancer started in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Saturday as 400 cyclists pedalled from Peller Estates and traversed 200 kilometres, to Hamilton and back, to raise millions in the fight against cancer.
The library’s summer kick-off drew families for games, art and story time, while staff soft-launched a new logo, colour palette and signage. The rebrand is meant to modernize the library’s appearance and signal that its services go beyond lending books.
Current plans for the hotel put it at 10 stories tall, or approximately 33 metres, which the CEO of the Niagara District Airport, Dan Pilon, says would violate federal airline zoning regulations.
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 would be 527 buildings in the Queen-Picton area total in the new boundaries, of which 257 are considered historically significant or "contributing" to the town's heritage.
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.
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.
As the longest day of the year approaches, Ryerson Park will once again come alive with yoga, drumming and the glow of the setting sun — and with all that extra daylight, there’s no rush to leave.
Judy Kerr, one of the event organizers, made sure a section was designated for migrant workers at this year’s sale. She explained that last year, workers were invited to take freely from items left after the sale ended and realized their biggest need was fresh, warm clothes.
The plan is for a two-storey hotel with 18 rooms, with terraces in the front and back of the building. Hotel guests would be able to go to 124 on Queen Hotel and Spa and have access to Gate Street.
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.
In light of recent political shifts between Canada and the U.S. — notably in the form of a trade war and discussion about Canada become America's "51st state" — historical awareness may be more important than ever, said Fort George's site supervisor.
The Shaw Festival's efforts centre around two main projects: the demolition and restoration of the Royal George Theatre and the creation of a new campus called the Artists' Village, to open next May.
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.
In seeking to have the entire case dismissed, Hall had argued his comments on the NOTL 4U Facebook group should be considered protected speech under Ontario's anti-SLAPP legislation.
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.
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.
More than 100 migrant farm workers and Spanish-speaking locals filled the church hall on Davy Street on June 1 after the Spanish-language Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church.
The Niagara Region, which owns the automated speed camera, said that it is expected to be functioning again by next week. It was restored on Monday. Police still don't know who vandalized the camera.
The annual Niagara 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards recognize young professionals who drive innovation, business success and community impact. We talked to three of the winners who are among those from Niagara-on-the-Lake being honoured.
The crash involved a 2016 Suzuki off-road motorcycle and a 2017 Ford Escape SUV. Police said the driver of the motorcycle was transported to an out-of-region hospital with critical injuries.
Some residents of Four Mile Creek Road are voicing strong opposition to a proposed apartment complex, sparking another debate between supporters of single-family neighbourhoods and advocates for higher-density housing.
