An official with the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Catharines told The Lake Report that the suspect, a man in his 30s from Niagara Falls, was granted bail and is due in court next on Jan. 26.
Detectives are investigating this incident and looking for a white male, mid-30's, approximately 5'11'', with a medium build, who was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, a blue toque and black boots.
Doug Ford's plan to turn Niagara into a global tourism powerhouse could have some major effects on Niagara-on-the-Lake, though it's unclear at this time what's in store for the small town neighbouring Niagara Falls.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has reversed course on its response to a proposed York Road development at the Ontario Land Tribunal, opting to pursue a settlement instead of mediation, after staff shared that a settlement would cost $20,000 less than mediation
Kaufman led visitors through archival rooms normally closed to the public. The spaces contain items ranging from cartons of paper records to a 1949 photograph of the Pillar and Post staff, a pig’s head costume from one of the first Shaw Festival productions and an original War of 1812 British redcoat.
A Niagara-on-the-Lake native who killed a cyclist in a hit-and-run two years ago is facing several serious new charges after a boat collided with a swimmer in Muskoka last Saturday evening, leaving a 22-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.
As Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new EarlyON Child and Family Centre prepares to open at the town’s library this September, parents are hopeful, but with demand for childcare in town showing no signs of going down, some hope more support is coming down the pike.
NOTL is in the home stretch of having a new plan that'll guide how the town will grow and how its land will be used — and, it hopes, one that the province will give a thumbs up to.
Council passed a bylaw reducing speed limits on 34 road sections, most of which were previously set at 80 kilometres an hour. Most of the new limits are 70 km/h, with a few sections dropping to 60 or 50 km/h.
Council approved the release of the first draft for public and agency consultation at a meeting Tuesday night, calling it a significant step in advancing the town’s strategic plan.
At Fort George, the Santas explored the historic site in their summer Santa costumes, greeted families and brought a little Christmas spirit to the height of NOTL’s tourist season.
After medalling for Canada in Michigan, 17-year-old Kennedy Bartel barely got a break before racing again in the Welland Canal and now has her sights set on one of Canada’s most competitive junior regattas.
When asked for an update in the investigation on Wednesday, Sabourin said, "Given the severity of this particular collision, the identification process is more time-consuming than usual."
After the Shaw Festival's open house last week at the Royal George Theatre, some Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are feeling more optimistic about the planned rebuild — while others remain cautious.
The move follows an April announcement from the region that the program would be relocated from St. Michael's and Niagara's Catholic school board would not longer provide it.
Niagara-on-the-Lake's council has endorsed the use of a new tool to make places in town more accessible, paving the way for businesses to start using them this fall.
A lawyer for Two Sisters Resorts Corp., the developer behind the upcoming Parliament Oak hotel, argued that charging for underground parking is inconsistent with the approach taken by several other municipalities in Niagara.
The future of the wine industry was centre stage in Niagara-on-the-Lake this past weekend at the 15th annual Celebration of Cool Climate Chardonnay — a get-together of the people who make, write about and love wine.
A Niagara man who is awaiting sentencing in a hit-and-run that killed a NOTL cyclist is facing new charges after a boat collided with a swimmer in Muskoka on Friday evening.
From lush native landscapes to tiny but stunning backyards, nine Niagara-on-the-Lake residents opened their private gardens to the public for the NOTL Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour.
“It’s the pool that is the problem,” says Old Town resident Murray Weaver, arguing that without a pool, the vacation rental property in his neighbourhood wouldn’t attract large, noisy outdoor gatherings.
Contrary to speculation in local Facebook groups and a freshly painted building, no approval has been granted for a microbrewery and farm distillery at the former Harvest Barn property in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Located at 207 Victoria St. in Old Town, the restaurant’s menu is built around loaded baked potatoes, with touches of Turkish flavour inspired by its owner's roots.
An indoor pickleball court could be coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake: the NOTL Pickleball Club wants to create a space where residents and visitors can play year-round.
The municipal heritage committee is exploring ways to commemorate Glencairn Hall, a 19th-century heritage home on 14785 Niagara River Pkwy. that was engulfed in flames the early morning of April 16.
St. David’s Veterinary Clinic hosted its annual community appreciation barbecue to celebrate the close bonds between pet owners, their animals and clinic staff.
