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Residents criticize size and road safety of St. Davids townhouse proposal

A proposal to build five townhouses on York Road in St. Davids drew some concerns during a planning meeting on Tuesday about the size of the project planned and the proximity of its driveways to a busy intersection.

NOTL fundraiser brings hope to heroes living with trauma

A group of Niagara-on-the-Lake volunteers is fundraising to give two people who’ve served their country and communities something they say can change a life — a loyal dog trained to sense distress before it’s spoken.

Bystanders use garden hose to stop Virgil fire from spreading

Quick action by homeowners and neighbours helped stop a fire in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Friday from spreading to nearby houses.

More than 200 people lace up for first Ramblers Run at Palatine Hills Winery

Families and runners filled the trails at Palatine Hills Estate Winery on Sunday for the first Ramblers Run, a new event organizers hope will become an annual fall tradition in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

NOTL 4 All raises more than $1,000 for Hospice Niagara

The fundraiser brought together hundreds of participants to remember loved ones and help fund end-of-life programs in the region.

Tawny Ridge Estates closer to reality with green light given for 12 new homes

Some are looking forward to seeing more family homes being built in the neighbourhood, while others say St. Davids isn’t ready for more development. Both residents and councillors still have questions about plans for local stormwater management.

NOTL Hydro president explains cause of rising power outages amid questions from residents

NOTL Hydro's president attributes the rise in power outages over the course of the past year to a loss of power supply from Hydro One, fallen dead trees, accidents and equipment problems.

Breakthrough T1D Walk raises $28k for Type 1 diabetes cure research

Kenny Bradford’s five-year-old daughter, Laina, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year. Bradford said that while life with diabetes has its challenges, such as monitoring and balancing insulin, the newfound community has been the silver lining.

‘The province doesn’t care what we feel’: Pushback against bills 5 and 17 builds in NOTL

Critics of these new bills say they will clear the way for more development without limitations and could encroach on environmental protection in Ontario.

Ontario allows drinking on pedal pubs in Niagara-on-the-Lake starting Canada Day

Pedal pubs across the province will allow passenger-cyclists to drink alcohol while on board, rather than waiting to arrive at the bar they're pedalling to before having a drink.

First World War returns at Fort George’s weekend re-enactment

“It’s fascinating to me what Canada did in both world wars, particularly the Great War,” said Richard Moncrief, a re-enactor who travelled from Virginia to take part in the weekend's event. "It's worth the trek."

PHOTO GALLERY: Niagara-on-the-Lake marks the start of another hot, hot summer

Looking at the seven-day forecast, it looks like the heat is here to stay, with a high of 30 C expected for a majority of the days in the first week of July.

Artist Barbara Polc makes Queenston Pottery temporary home for her paintings

The Visiting Artist Program launched last December for Queenston Pottery’s holiday show, and the success of that collaboration inspired its permanent place at the studio.

St. Mark’s ripens for its Cherry Festival on July 5

Hundreds of made-from-scratch cherry pies will tempt early risers when St. Mark's Anglican Church throws its annual community festival next week.

UPDATED: Hot enough for you? Water safety warnings elusive at Queen’s Royal Beach despite dangerous E. coli levels

The region has changed how it lets you know that water problems might be lurking at the local beach, including E. coli levels. And it is now up to beach-goers to figure it out.

NOTL celebrates Canada Day with art, music, fireworks and free fun

Niagara-on-the-Lake is set to celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday in style this Tuesday, with a full day of festivities ranging from fireworks to fine art and free museum access.

Residents share concerns about Royal George Theatre rebuild’s size, historical character

The new theatre being proposed would be noticeably larger and occupy more of downtown Old Town, moved slightly further north from its current location on Queen Street and seat around 360 people.

Native centre hopes for hundreds at Butler’s Barracks this fall

Both the annual powwow and the centre’s first-ever lacrosse tournament will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon to 5 p.m., free and open to the public.

Speed camera at Crossroads down for a third time in a less than a month

Niagara Region is looking into having extra reinforcements to help prevent more cameras from being vandalized, plus a closed-circuit TV to monitor the site.

NOTL gets private bus service for the season

FlixBus offers direct service to and from Toronto Union Station’s Bus Terminal, Rapidsview Park in Niagara Falls and 51 Queen’s Parade in NOTL, two trips per day, six days a week.

St. Andrew’s Strawberry Fest goes 40 years strong

Strawberries, sunshine and 40 years of neighbourly know-how drew more than 5,000 people to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Saturday.

Visual art signs now permitted across NOTL’s roads

The definition of visual art under this new rule is "original pieces of art" such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography and inflation art, "used to reflect or engage the community.”

‘He feels seen’: Parents reflect as Royal Oak School marks 10 years

“Royal Oak has been truly transformative for our son,” said one parent whose child attends the school. “We’ve watched him grow in confidence, curiosity and kindness."

Local tulip farmer apologizes for weather-related spring festival dilemma

TASC Tulip Pick Farm's owner paid a visit to council to apologize for the tumult and establish a better relationship with the community going forward.

Niagara College beverage innovation program receives federal boost to help launch new products

More than 20 Canadian beverage companies are set to benefit from new funding to Niagara College aimed at helping small businesses bring new drinks to market.

Ironwood Cider House celebrates ‘rainbow registration’ certification this Pride Month

The cider house has joined more than 400 Canadian businesses that are "rainbow registered" — a certification signalling a location is a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community.

NOTL could see its first scheduled bus by next year, local bus service by 2035

The regional route will be more reliable, since buses run on a set schedule, unlike Microtransit, which can’t always be depended on due to high demand, says the Niagara Transit Commission's general manager.

As NOTL’s climate co-ordinator celebrates first 100 days, activists are hoping for more action

The Town of NOTL has a multi-pronged plan to tackle climate change locally, spearheaded by its new climate co-ordinator. But environmental activists like Lidija Biro say the municipal's efforts on the issue have been "minimal."

Driver pleads guilty to fatal hit-run — for second time

Deputy Crown attorney Todd Morris urged him to send Moore to jail for 12 months, while defence lawyer Jeffrey Manishen argued that a two-year sentence of house arrest was more appropriate.

With the vacation rental licensing freeze ending soon, NOTLers weigh in on future of rental rules

“Bed and breakfasts and country inns need to separate from other short-term rentals,” said Doug Johnson, who owned a bed and breakfast in NOTL for 19 years. “Bed and breakfast owners have to live in their place … If residents were bothering people, they were bothering me, too."

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