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.
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.
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.
Some business owners presented to council on Tuesday night in favour of keeping the patio program, saying they add vibrancy and life to the community, while others say the program has issues with compliance and enforcement.
The committee of adjustment is a statutory tribunal operating independently from council with authority from Ontario's Planning Act to hold public hearings and make application decisions.
The town will focus on things the committee flagged as immediate priorities — like more public washrooms, better parking, traffic management and improved signage, said Zalepa.
Yesterday was the national day of mourning in Canada — a time to remember workers who have died, been injured or become ill in the workplace. Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire and Emergency Services marked the day by honouring Capt. Michael Vriens in an April 28 Facebook post.
"Probably the greatest honour of my life is being able to represent the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls," Baldinelli said to supporters at his election party a little before 11:30 p.m. Baldinelli will serve in the House of Commons under a Liberal minority government, led by Mark Carney.
The Niagara Region has narrowed the future of St. Davids' business intersection down to two possible designs — and, from May 5 to 16, it's asking Niagara-on-the-Lake residents to weigh in on which design they prefer.
With an official opening date of April 30, the start of tulip season in Ontario, TASC’s new farm, located on Line 3 Road, features 135 different varieties of tulip.
The annual spring jam sale raised funds through preserves crafted by volunteers David Greaves and Heinz Probst, with proceeds going to a "berry" good cause: A new roof and boiler. “It’s a 170-year-old building. Things wear out,” said Pauline Miller, Grace United’s council chair.
"I believe that being Canadian — part of the mosaic, the many tribes and cultures around — means to share mine with them. To bring another world to their doorstep, to educate, inspire, and also inform," said Baba Williams.
Yellow Door's story began 10 years ago, founded in Niagara-on-the-Lake by Andorlie Hillstrom. The anniversary celebration is happening on April 27 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the NOTL Community Centre: Attendees can watch performances by current and alumni Yellow Door members, plus live music.
The chosen bidder will review the types, frequency and effects of events held on both public and private lands. They will also create a document outlining what counts as a special event, which will help the town make future decisions and develop future policies.
The project, expected to be completed before the end of May, will see the road widened in that particular section — between Hunter and Niven — as part of the development of the winery at 2080 Niagara Stone Rd.
“The fire at Glencairn Hall is a profound loss to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s cultural fabric,” said Kirsten McCauley, the town’s director of community and development services, during her presentation.
“They’ve had decades to perfect this — it shows in the details,” said Geoff Quigley, who attended this weekend's Bunny Trail with his wife and daughter.
The municipal program is funded by revenue from the town’s parking program and will consider events that benefit NOTL residents and major capital improvements. Events that require an admission fee or ticket cost are not eligible to apply.
Hundreds of students at Crossroads Public School took to the streets on Tuesday, walking around the block with homemade signs to raise awareness about the importance of clean drinking water for all communities.
“I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication it takes to be recognized by the Center for Public Safety Excellence,” stated Fire Chief Jay Plato in a media release.
The Lions Club hosted its annual Easter weekend food drive outside Hendrik’s and Phil’s Independent stores, collecting non-perishables and cash for Newark Neighbours, which supports food-insecure residents.
While the front-facing part of the historic home is still intact, the rest of the home was lost in the blaze. Crews have dismantled some of the structure to make the site safe for investigators to work, as there was extensive structural damage and the risk of a collapse. Property records show the nearly three-acre Glencairn Hall was purchased for $6 million last October.
In honour of Earth Day, the Clean Energy Fair is happening at the NOTL Community Centre today at 7 p.m. "Every time someone makes a climate-friendly choice, another step is taken towards sustainability," says organizer Lidija Biro.
“This year’s graduation celebrated not only the accomplishments and exceptional promise of the class of 2025, but also Willowbank’s role at the vanguard of the heritage field," said Tatum Taylor-Chaubal, faculty member at Willowbank and senior heritage planner at the City of Toronto. "It was a reminder that the ideas and skills our program cultivates will go on to support paces far beyond our beloved campus.”
Detectives and fire marshals are working to determine what caused the fire and where in the home it started, but due to extensive structural damage, they’re taking precautions as the site is considered unsafe and could collapse. “There's all kinds of hazards right now,” said Jim Kettles from the Office of the Fire Marshal in an interview.
This decision marks the final ruling, now that Solmar has officially decided not to move forward with the requirements the tribunal proposed in order to allow the development plans to be approved.
