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Residents criticize size and road safety of St. Davids townhouse proposal

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.

NOTL fundraiser brings hope to heroes living with trauma

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.

Bystanders use garden hose to stop Virgil fire from spreading

Quick action by homeowners and neighbours helped stop a fire in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Friday from spreading to nearby houses.

More than 200 people lace up for first Ramblers Run at Palatine Hills Winery

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.

NOTL 4 All raises more than $1,000 for Hospice Niagara

The fundraiser brought together hundreds of participants to remember loved ones and help fund end-of-life programs in the region.

Success is ‘when the bleeding stops,’ Wiens says of Rand hearing

While the lawyer hired by the town of NOTL for the Rand Estate hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal is calling this month's ruling a "complete success," Coun. Erwin Wiens says he's frustrated the town had to enter into an approximately $3 million legal battle.

Andrew Niven sworn in on Monday before council meeting

New Coun. Niven, filling a council seat left vacant in September, was formally introduced to the other councillors during Tuesday night's committee of the whole meeting, after already being sworn in earlier this week.

Heartbeat of the Harvest: Part 5: Last words go to the workers

Three of the workers at Chateau des Charmes sit down in the warm October sunshine to talk about the season — they have been in NOTL since March and will be going back home in November.

Sports: Family, friends cheer on NOTL’s Dietsch in return to OHL

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Kaleb Dietsch made his debut as a full-time member of the Ottawa 67’s last Thursday night in St. Catharines before a crowd that included a large contingent of family and friends all there to cheer him on.

Friends of Fort George president Tony Chisholm named this year’s Living Landmark

"Whether it’s heritage, community, tourism or social services, Tony seems always willing to lend a hand," said the Niagara Foundation's chair.

NOTLers share mixed feelings about council appointing Niven in private meeting

"For democracy to be successful, we have to have confidence in the people we elect ... in order to gain that confidence, we have to have transparency in the decision-making process," one NOTL resident told The Lake Report.

Tickets on sale now for Holiday House Tour’s 25th year

Early bird tickets for the Holiday House Tour, which will feature six of NOTL's historic homes lavishly decorated for the holiday season, are $45 each until Nov. 8.

Queenston firefighters celebrate 75 years strong

In the 75 years the Queenston Volunteer Firefighters Association has been active, it has cumulatively given around $175,000 back to the community through donations.

NOTL Sailing Club picks up big honour

The 2023 Shark World Championships hosted by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club in August of last year has been named winner of Sail Canada’s City of Kingston Regatta of the Year Award.

Appointment of new councillor was ‘completely democratic,’ Wiens says

Those who were in favour of selecting Andrew Niven say the town's past decisions on handling council vacancies weren't based on a single hard-and-fast rule, as there is more than one legal option for how to fill an empty seat.

Museum to host book launch of new Indigenous anthology

“It is amazing to think that for some 13,000 years, my ancestors have been living within the beautiful environs of the Niagara Peninsula," says co-editor Rick Hill, who will be at the Oct. 26 book launch.

NOTL heritage home at risk of crumbling to the ground

“We simply haven’t enforced the laws that we have to protect this building,” says Brian Marshall of the 225-year-old David Secord home in St. Davids.

Adding a second dwelling to your home or property? Here are some of the major rules

New rules this year from the province of Ontario feature exemptions for development charges and an increase in the number of additional units allowable on many properties from one to two.

Search for new town CAO hits second round of interviews

With the help of a Toronto executive search firm, the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking to select who will take over as its chief administrative officer, from a list of 10 to 12 candidates.

Poppy campaign starts next Friday

Members of Legion Branch 124 will be collecting donations in exchange for poppies along the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake starting next Friday as part of the annual poppy campaign. 

Lord Mayor announces holiday card competition for young NOTLers

The lord mayor is inviting children in NOTL up to 13 years old to take part in his holiday card design contest — three winning designs will be selected and featured on the town's official holiday greeting cards.

Chamber seeking nominations for recipient of this year’s Candlelight Stroll proceeds

Proceeds from this event are given to a special charitable organization or NOTLers in need of support and generosity for the holiday season. Nominations are open until Nov. 17.

PHOTO GALLERY: ‘Life-changing’ northern lights captured over NOTL landscape

NOTLers captured images of the vibrant lights shining above the town from their vantage points, whether at home or down by the waters of the Niagara River.

Tribunal sends Rand Estate plan ‘back to drawing board’

The tribunal sided mainly with the town and SORE on what it called a long and complex case that “addresses multiple, highly technical and inter-connected issues.”

Former daycare worker who allegedly choked child released on bail, now faces four assault charges

Since the aggravated assault charge in September, the 26-year-old has been charged with an additional count of aggravated assault and two counts of assault, and was released on bail on Oct. 15.

Almost two decades later, the fight over NOTL waste disposal site continues

A 16-year battle to shut down a waste collection and disposal site at 2021 Four Mile Creek Rd., being waged by a group of neighbouring Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, will return to court in late November.

Andrew Niven selected as NOTL’s new councillor during private meeting

Andrew Niven is the chair of the NOTL Chamber of Commerce and a director of marketing at Konzelmann Estate Winery. He also ran for council in 2018 unsuccessfully.

Hear first-hand how military service influenced these veteran’s lives

Ahead of Remembrance Day in less than a month, the "Lessons of Service" presentation on Nov. 4 will offer patrons a chance to hear about the work of veterans in the field of military and policing.

Brampton resident pleads guilty for failing to declare over $227k USD at Canadian border

"This seizure and investigation demonstrates the consequences for smugglers, and those perpetuating the cycle of organized crime."

Happy developers, sad residents: Glendale secondary plan discussed

Determining the height of a development a science of compatibility, but instead a conversation about what kind of character is trying to be achieved, said one planner during his presentation.

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