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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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."
A new five-year safety plan from Niagara Region is putting renewed focus on crisis intervention in Niagara-on-the-Lake, aiming to stop emergencies before they happen.
Councillors voiced concerns about plans to extend the Niagara District Airport’s runway by 2,500 feet in the coming years, as it would take up more space in the protected Greenbelt.
"Every contribution, no matter how small, helps tell the story of a community connected through books, programs and people, painting a picture of how the library has touched lives over more than two centuries," writes Debbie Krause.
Beachgoers are now expected to check the region’s website or assess real-time conditions themselves — a shift that left a Niagara-on-the-Lake councillor, along with some visitors at Queen’s Royal Beach last month, feeling uneasy.
Capsized kayaks, paddleboarders in peril and an assortment of on-the-water emergencies — the start of the boating season has been hectic for the volunteers of South Shore Search and Rescue.
David Mines made his mark as a coach, trainer and general manager in hockey and lacrosse. “I was fortunate that whatever bench I was on, I was surrounded by a bunch of good people,” he says.
On the anniversary of the fatal crash two years ago, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada unveiled a roadside memorial sign on York Road in honour of 34-year-old Ashley Marie Vaillancourt.
The roadway is now open to traffic with a granular base at the repair site. The road will be repaved and fully restored by Thursday, said John Brunet, associate director of water operations and maintenance.
Two of Niagara-on-the-Lake's young artists are getting a boost from the local arts community this summer, as they ready to take their creative work to the next level at university this upcoming semester.
Some parents and a Niagara-on-the-Lake councillor say the funding earmarked in the local school board's new budget for classroom renovations at St. Davids Public School won’t go far enough to address the school’s overcrowding problem.
Gary Zalepa said he thought it was important to "bring clarity" to the town of NOTL and make it clear to the new CAO that he would like to hand these responsibilities back to him.
More than 1,100 people are attending the i4C, the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration, this year, which starts next Thursday, July 17 and runs for four days.
“Why would they put additional funds on their taxpayers and their municipality? I think it’s our job to be fair and treat everyone in the municipality fairly," said Regional Coun. Andrea Kaiser.
On Friday, July 4, the latest test results by Niagara Region's public health department gave Queen's Royal Beach a passing grade for the first time in two weeks.
The town is starting a new round of public engagement, beginning next week, to hear what the community wants to see happen next with the property at 176 Wellington St. Findings will be presented to council in December.
Although the original agreement called for preserving two rows of trees, the developer removed one of them and the other was later taken down after a health assessment found the trees posed a risk during windstorms.
Mariah Reese runs a private Facebook group, Joyous NOTL, which aims to spread positivity and connection across the community. “There's a lot of people that have made friends because of the group,” says Michelle Reynolds.
Jocelyn Pepe draws on both her professional background and her own mental health journey, which she shares in the book. She will be at the NOTL Public Library on Thursday, July 10.
This year's Artistry by the Lake market proved a huge success over the Canada Day weekend, attracting crowds of eager buyers from across Ontario and many American tourists.
Who won the War of 1812? That will be the big question when American historian Donald Hickey and Canadian Ronald Dale meet each other on a panel at the NOTL Museum on July 12.
This year, the Canada Day cake came together not only due to the hard work of Willow Cakes & Pastries, but also thanks to thousands of dollars in donations from the local community.
