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Shaw-owned buildings on Victoria Street torn down, Royal George up next

Demolition began Monday on two side buildings at the Royal George Theatre site, marking the start of the dismantling of the 110-year-old theatre to make way for a new, bigger Royal George.

Court halts Royal George Theatre teardown as NOTL-based builder challenges town’s process

The Shaw Festival has temporarily halted the teardown of the Royal George Theatre and its box office after a Niagara-on-the-Lake builder launched a court challenge alleging the town failed to follow proper planning and heritage rules.

Family devastated as NOTL hotelier Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison

Jimmy Lai was convicted in December of “conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security, and conspiracy to publish seditious articles.”

Friction erupts as council weighs Ryerson Park land transfer

Niagara-on-the-Lake council voted this week to explore the possible transfer of a fenced-off strip of waterfront land in Ryerson Park — but not before a debate that included a “hysterical” remark and a complaint it was “not respectful.”

‘It’s not a job for Debbie’: Personal support worker celebrates 50 years at NOTL care home

Debbie Etherington started working at the long-term care home in 1976, when she was 16 and still in high school. "I loved it right away," she said. "It was a nice feeling from the get-go."

Back on track: Limestone donation helps restore 1850s train turntable

Using stone that is cut, shaped and installed with the same technique employed in 1856, a full team of people in town are working to revive the site at Turntable Way and River Beach Drive.

Town hall about proposed Nelson Park cell tower hopes to give clearer signal

A new proposal to put up an 18-metre-tall cellphone tower at the northeast corner of Nelson Park is causing a bit of static and buzz among Niagara-on-the-Lake residents.

‘He was driven’: Brother of late Michael Kappel reflects on his life ahead of NOTL Sports Wall of Fame induction

Frank Kappel described his brother, Michael, as an athlete who was intensely focused and formed strong connections with his teammates.

Lesser known history on display at Past Is Present heritage festival

David Brandow, a blacksmith from Guelph, Ont., took passersby right into the past with a live demonstration of his thousands-year-old craft.

Migrant workers survey paints ‘a pretty negative’ but cherry-picked picture, farmers say

Niagara-on-the-Lake farmers say they’re proud of how they treat their workers — and frustrated by national reports that, they feel, don’t reflect what’s happening on their farms.

UPDATED: Moore remains in custody in Muskoka boating case

Austin Anderson and Richard Moore, who has worked as a contractor specializing in concrete driveway installations, both were employed by GGS Niagara Landscaping.

Canadian artists shine at Pumphouse fundraiser amid U.S. trade war

A stone’s throw from the border, locals and U.S. tourists got an intimate look at Canadian creativity this weekend at the annual Art at the Pumphouse market.

NOTL celebrates summer peach harvest with two weekend festivals

Festivities are underway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with a weekend of peach-themed treats and all-ages fun, as two festivals take place.

PHOTOS: Royal Canadian Legion hosts civic holiday BBQ

Running from noon onward, guests at the Legion could spend their afternoon and evening enjoying burgers, hot dogs and live music from the Trophy Husbands in support of increased accessibility standards at Branch 124. 

Letter: Council got it right in 2019. Let’s not get it wrong now

"This isn’t a copy-and-paste neighbourhood. It needs thoughtful, area-specific planning to protect what makes it special," writes Jeff Richardson.

Inniskillin celebrates 50 years with salute to the past, focus on the future

Emotions bubbled close to the surface for many who gathered to celebrate Inniskillin’s 50th anniversary last Thursday. There were lots of smiles and a few tears.

NOTL’s zero listings on regional ‘Find a Doctor’ tool highlights town’s lack of doctors

As of July, the town has 13 family physicians and 11,957 residents are enrolled with one. For one resident, NOTL's absence in the new regional tool highlights that the town simply doesn't have enough doctors.

NOTL full council meetings postponed until Sept. 9

Niagara-on-the-Lake council is on its annual August break, with meetings scheduled to resume Sept. 9.

Foreign worker program changes a ‘public relations exercise’: migrant coalition

The federal government's changes fall short of addressing core issues like tied permits, unsafe housing and more, says the Migrant Rights Network.

‘We hope that they stick to the plan’: First impressions of town’s new official plan

Coun. Andrew Niven, who called the first draft an "exciting and important milestone," recommended the town include more specific goals and targets.

NOTL council rejects tulip farm’s fall festival permit request

Following council's rejection of the special events permit, the tulip farm's co-founder Frank Boendermaker told The Lake Report he's working with the town and that it wouldn't be "appropriate" to assume what the future of the fall festival will be.

PHOTOS: The Herc makes a pitstop at Niagara airport

The Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules airplane landed on the tarmac at the Niagara District Airport this week during a training run.

Wedding, proposed hotel opens up years long issues between hotel owner and residents

A wedding held in the courtyard of 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa this spring became the centre of a neighbour's complaint and the subject of a bylaw investigation.

LemonAID Day raises more than $92K for kids to attend summer camp

“All kids deserve to have the chance to enjoy summer and experience everything summer camp has to offer," said FACS's board chair.

NOTL to host MEGABike ride for breast cancer research Aug. 10

Niagara-on-the-Lake will host its ride on Aug. 10, beginning at 10 a.m. at the NOTL Community Centre. All proceeds support breast cancer research, advocacy and education.

100 years, one farmhouse: Ferguson family celebrates legacy

Cousins Christina Ferguson and Deste Kuhn are part of the five-generation family that has called the McNab Road farmhouse home.

NOTL native accused in Muskoka boat crash still in custody

Richard Alan Moore, 39, faces a slew of charges in the incident that injured co-worker Austin Anderson during an outing on Skeleton Lake in Muskoka.

St. Davids Carnival pulls it off again for 62nd year

Families packed the fairgrounds in St. Davids this weekend as the Lions Carnival wrapped its 62nd edition with big crowds, strong sales and a few new ideas for how to give back.

‘We always are the problem’: Migrant farm workers speak out on their conditions in survey

Canada’s largest migrant-led coalition is sounding the alarm on new government changes they fear could worsen working conditions for foreign workers.

Brock students among victims in fiery Queenston Rd. crash

Two of the three young people killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake last week were laid to rest Tuesday.

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