Commemorative efforts in Niagara-on-the-Lake spanned from the raising of a flag outside town hall to education efforts at elementary schools and the museum, hoping to create a lasting impact on the public's awareness of all chapters of Indigenous history in Canada.
The Lake Report asked the nominees for trustees what their top three priorities would be as a school board trustee, why they decided to run and what they would like to change or fix at the school board level.
This year's Toronto Michelin Guide, which was released Sept. 22, added 11 restaurants from southern Ontario to its "Recommended" list, including one new local dining spot: Revé, which opened in Old Town last year.
During the latest debate for council candidates hosted on Friday, the six participating candidates were asked about developers, post-flooding plans and their approach to strong mayor powers.
Before retiring almost 20 years ago, Rick Meloen, says he knew relatively little about the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake, which he's lived in all his life. Today, however, he has plenty of irons in the fire in an effort to keep the town's storied past alive.
Shortly after approving a tree bylaw to protect all areas of Niagara-on-the-Lake, town council passed an interim control bylaw to remain in effect for...
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Chautauqua Residents Association will once again host an evening of Christmas carol singing around the neighbourhood.
The stroll,...
This Saturday Niagara-on-the-Lake will host its 54th annual Christmas Parade, set to celebrate the holiday season.
The event typically draws thousands of locals and visitors.
“With...
The city of Welland wants to know what residents think about private cannabis retail stores opening and operating in the city.
The town is collecting...
The City of St. Catharines and St. Catharines Downtown Association are offering free three-hour afternoon parking to encourage people to visit the downtown leading...
“The rink is open,” announced Scott Finlay, corporate programming coordinator at Parks Canada, during the opening ceremonies of the Candlelight Stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake on...
The Candlelight Stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake typically attracts thousands of people to stroll a decorated Queen Street and listen to carollers and choirs sing Christmas songs.
Fort Erie residents got the chance to hear from the Niagara Regional Police last Thursday regarding the town’s recent break-in problem.
Residents packed the council...
Early each Sunday morning from October until late April, approximately 22 enthusiastic Niagara area hockey lovers show up for their Wallbangers Old Timers game.
Both...
Just off Queen Street in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake, two locals are preserving a little slice of Italian heritage.
Husband and wife Laryssa and Maurizio Cesta,...
Their movements are elegant; slow, controlled, and symmetrical. The expression on their faces is calm and focussed. The room is in utter stillness. This...
A local Canada Post worker recently delivered a bit of holiday spirit to Niagara’s local rescue workers.
Queenston postmaster Mena Spadafora presented a plaque from Canada Post Nov....
“Shopping local” can get hyper-local if you look for artisans who make and sell their creations within your community.
Taylor Wright started her knitwear company...
Niagara-on-the-Lake fire chief Rob Grimwood is set to become the first firefighter from NOTL to sit on the executive board of the Ontario Association...
The brand new greenhouse at Tweed Farms in Niagara-on-the-Lake is filled with thousands of thriving new cannabis plants, and upgrades to the other two...
SUBMITTED BY BENNY MAROTTA.OPINION
What is happening with your neighbourhood?
I feel for the concerns of some of the residents and I wish there was more...
SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL HOWE.OPINION
Dear Lord Mayor-elect Betty Disero and council-elect,
The Niagara Foundation is profoundly disappointed and frankly shocked to learn of damage to historical...
SUBMITTED BY SAMUEL A. YOUNG.OPINION
Clearly the dog and pony show over the past year which Canada Post calls bargaining is anything but.
The majority of...
SUBMITTED BY BUDDY ANDRES.OPINION
It was very interesting to note that once our election signs were removed from our roadsides, they were immediately replaced with...
