Niagara-on-the-Lake is shelving plans for a larger municipal office in favour of spreading staff across existing town facilities — a move its staff say will help it avoid significant costs.
With one month to go until nominations close for the municipal election, the town is preparing for the possibility that council could temporarily lose some of its power until the election is over.
A source who reached out to The Lake Report, an artist who we've chosen not to name, said the Pumphouse received a threat regarding the event from Canadian white nationalist group the Second Sons.
The Irish Harp is one step away from keeping its popular back patio for good. But first came months of debate, a major shift in thinking at town hall and a $218,000 price tag for three parking spaces.
Sal Fasullo, a retail team member at Peller Estates, says he wanted to do something with the corks the winery was throwing away every day. "I started to collect them," he says. "Suddenly, I had more corks than I knew what to do with."
Bright paintings, some inspired by Niagara-on-the-Lake scenery, filled Vineridge Academy’s new art studio Saturday as visiting artist Hao Wang showcased months of work from his residency.
Since it began entering provincial and national competitions in 2020, The Lake Report has won a total of 144 awards, more than any other community news publication in the country.
The Niagara District Airport has been part of Niagara’s skies since 1929, witnessing aviation’s evolution from risky early flights to today’s modern operations.
Wi-Fi in the heritage district, more public washrooms and signs to help visitors navigate Old Town are just a few of the changes that could come to Niagara-on-the-Lake's busiest community by next year.
While some municipal leaders say the Dec. 3 deadline doesn't leave the town enough time to review its spending plans in detail, others said it'll keep the town ahead of the curve on future infrastructure projects.
Some of the leading names in Canadian and international heritage conservation are coming to Queenston as part of the Willowbank School of Restoration Art’s annual lecture series, which is making its return this fall.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has settled a six-year legal battle with former resident John Black, who accused the municipality of abuse of process, bad faith and misuse of power surrounding a home he purchased and his planned addition to the home.
As the strike by Niagara College's support staff enters its second week, the College Employer Council says negotiations remain stalled and the two sides are far apart.
The region confirmed Wednesday that surveillance is “in place” at the site, which saw repeated vandalism from May through August, while the speed camera was active.
Under the draft changes, a detached accessory building shall not take up more than 50 per cent of the main dwelling’s footprint and won’t stand more than 4.5 metres tall, among other rules.
Since acquiring the building keys on May 9, the group has promised to bring something different to NOTL: “Something really elevated, refined and unique,” said Pisarenko. “Yet, familiar.”
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, founded on its current location in 1875, has been marking its birthday all season — and on Sept. 26 it will hold a commemorative tournament and reception to celebrate in style with some 180 golfers hitting the links.
Rachel S. first attended a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in 2023, where she introduced herself by saying, “I’m Rachel and I’m an addict.” It was the first time she had ever admitted it — even to herself.
Five years later, the town says the most urgent upgrades have been addressed — at least, partially. But it is much harder to get the fixes done which address fixes to a building that make it truly accessible.
Now in its seventh year, the program has transformed 20 hydro boxes in Niagara-on-the-Lake into public art, with three more to be unveiled later this year.
The day used to be a regular highlight of late summer, but the annual event ceased roughly 20 years ago. Now, after the Saturday event, the community is interested in bringing it back.
The plan sets out a 10-year schedule to spend about $3.6 million on parks and recreational services. One key criticism is that the plan fails to explain how proposed initiatives will be paid for.
The new partnership will blend the region’s wine culture with its rich history while raising funds to support both the museum and the local group for farmworkers.
The asset management plan will guide decisions on maintaining and investing in critical infrastructure such as roads, water systems, parks and recreation facilities.
Queenston marked Laura Secord’s 250th on Saturday with speeches, a cake crafted by Niagara College and a pointed reminder that local history links to today’s cross-border economy.
A human skull discovered near Read Road and the shore of Lake Ontario late last month has led to a homicide investigation, Niagara Regional Police confirmed.
The 45th annual Terry Fox Run set off from Simcoe Park in Old Town on Sept. 14, with teams of local business, cancer survivors and families joining a community push to finish what Terry Fox started.
Friends and fellow gardeners are remembering Joanne Young for her vast knowledge in all things horticulture and her lighthearted teaching style. She was 56.
