Debbie Krause
Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
Get ready for a party two centuries in the making — the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is throwing the ultimate summer kick-off on Saturday,...
June Floral & Garden's bee garden floral arrangement was awarded for its "execptional design and outstanding creativity," as well as its message about the importance of bees in our ecosystem.
More than 50 staff combed parks, trails and roadsides on May 13 for the company’s sixth-annual Day of Action on Litter, collecting the mass equivalent of 21 refrigerators of trash.
The more than 300 chairs set up for Wednesday evening’s inaugural open house of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Residents Association were filled with those ready to have their voices heard on the issues and topics most important to them as people who call NOTL home.
Located outside the old courthouse on Queen Street, the kiosk is more than two years in the making and serves as a welcome centre to greet visitors and residents.
While the first weekend of May at the TASC Tulip Pick Farm saw heavy rain and a traffic jam cause hours of trouble for its staff and visitors, last Sunday brought the tulip fields sunny skies and a peaceful Mother's Day.
Tests showed the fish die-offs, or fish kills, were not tied to water pollution, said a spokesperson from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
“I have not received any formal lawsuit or any further documents from Mr. (Benny) Marotta regarding this matter,” says Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa, which other interviewed councillors also said. “Currently, it's all speculative.”
Thousands are expected to come out to the Virgil Sports Park from May 17 to 19. New this year, to help those driving to the Stampede, organizers and volunteers are introducing a free parking shuttle service, running only on Monday.
Local green thumbs proved they were no late bloomers at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale, quickly clearing tables of popular items within the first hour.
"NOTL Hydro is fully aware that the number of outages has been much higher than normal, starting last summer. Increasing the tree-trimming budget and activity is one of the actions being taken to try to reduce outages," writes Tim Curtis, president and CEO of NOTL Hydro.
Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Four Mile Creek and Line 7 roads around 5:45 p.m. yesterday. Niagara Regional Police say the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Two assaults took place on May 5 and 11 to the same woman in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara Regional Police are asking anyone with security or dash camera footage from the two evenings to come forward.
It's a historical collection covering several decades of Niagara-on-the-Lake's early days, includes hundreds of artifacts and details the life and times of one of Upper Canada's most influential Loyalist families — a family whose fingerprints are all over the history of this town.
The Niagara District Airport is preparing for major upgrades and looking at ways to fly more travellers to more places in Canada and North America — but those behind the new master plan say it’s still early and they need public feedback to shape the next 20 years.
Through a partnership with PortsToronto, the company has officially secured a docking area in Toronto after more than three years of consultation. However, there is still a two-year minimum before the crafts are actually manufactured, Hoverlink's president told The Lake Report.
Linwood Barclay's latest novel packs surprise, suspense and sheer horror. Toy trains, typically associated with joy and innocence, become sinister instruments of evil. Registration is open now for the talk, happening May 21 at Caroline Cellars.
The RCMP did not disclose the cause of the witness' injuries but said that the witness was a Cuban national who endured “superficial injuries as a result of the flight from the scene,” the email states.
The Thwaites family-run farm stand at 1984 Townline Rd. began its summer season this week, offering locally grown asparagus, peaches and other crops daily.
Curated by Michele-Elise Burnett, the exhibition made its debut at Willowbank and will travel across Canada next year, with its first stop at Black Creek Village in Toronto.
Cheropita also raised concerns about the apparent cost imbalance between Niagara-on-the-Lake and other municipalities. The report notes the cost per ride as $5.22 for taxpayers.
“I believe words matter and for who we are and what our entire economic outlook is built around, there is one overarching industry, and I feel that's wine,” said Coun. Andrew Niven during the meeting on Tuesday.
The revised vision statement, which was approved by council, reads: "Niagara-on-the-Lake is an extraordinary destination, known for its natural beauty, food and wine, and unrivalled cultural experiences." Three councillors who voted against approving the strategy with the revised vision.
Councillors raised concerns about environmental impacts and a lack of feedback from the District School Board of Niagara: "The public school in St. Davids is pretty full and we keep putting more and more subdivisions," Coun. Gary Burroughs said in an interview.
Rainy skies couldn't put a stop to the St. Davids Lioness Club's annual spring market on Saturday, which drew steady crowds despite having to move indoors to avoid the weather.
"I don’t think any stalwart protagonist should appear in that theatre ever again," writes Brian Emes of Prime Minister Mark Carney's first public meeting with President Donald Trump on May 6.
For the next two years, NOTL residents can expect thousands of dollars in upgrades to the roads and places tourists and locals use every day, including the $1.32 million reconstruction of one of Old Town's main roads, thanks to $1.71 million in funds from the town’s hotel tax.
The Niagara Region, responsible for its installation, would not confirm the exact date and time the speed cameras would begin issuing tickets, with transportation officer Scott Fraser saying it would begin “later in May,” running until late August.
Proceeds will go to Happy Days Sanctuary — a registered charity that helps rescue and protect homeless pets and farm animals in Niagara and nearby areas. The auction will run until May 10, 3 p.m.
Heavy rain flooded the tulip farm's 20-acre grass parking lot, stranding over 50 vehicles in mud and forcing it to close the parking lot completely. Cars sat bumper-to-bumper from Concession 2 to Four Mile Creek Road after the farm closed its waterlogged lot at 2:30 p.m., despite forecasts predicting rain would stop by 11 a.m.
