Monday night's debate moved through 14 questions on growth, taxes, transparency, tourism, climate change and how the next mayor should lead. The forum also exposed clear differences in how each candidate would approach the job.
When the Canadian Community Newsmedia Award winners were unveiled Monday, The Lake Report garnered 22 more national awards, bringing its provincial and national total to 192 since 2020, when the paper started entering industry award competitions.
The lifelong NOTL resident is speaking publicly about what he sees as NOTL’s biggest threat: overdevelopment. "I think that it needs to be reined in — and reined in responsibly," he says.
The abundance of local vendors, businesses and venues allows Niagara to host many farmers’ market-style events, but one organizer says it may come at the expense of quality experiences.
Helping out never tasted sweeter, as treats ranging from s'mores bars, butter tarts and cookies were on sale at the Meridian Credit Union Arena this past weekend to support animal rescue efforts.
In response to a question about the fly tower — a point of controversy due to its proposed height and impact on the heritage landscape — Jennings said the updated design make it less visible on Queen Street.
Harvest starts in mid-July and runs into September, with every peach hand-picked, using ladders and harnesses when needed, then transported, packed and sold.
It’s the annual festival market, featuring a vast array of jams, jellies and sauces plus a bake sale, treasures sale and a silent auction. Either before or after, treat yourself to a breakfast at the food tent.
Citing recent rain and favourable weather conditions in the forecast, Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire & Emergency Services has lifted the open-air burn ban after it was enacted on Aug. 11.
While the political climate has made some Canadians reluctant to head south of the border, it hasn’t stopped several Americans from crossing north, a few making Niagara-on-the-Lake a key stop.
To date, 19 of the original 37 stones have been located. These originally marked four distinct reserves: Simcoe Park, Queen’s Royal Park, the Commons and the present-day NOTL Golf Club.
A rainstorm couldn't stop residents of Chautauqua from gathering at Ryerson Park this August to express their frustration over what they see as disrespect from the town to the future of their beloved neighbourhood.
NOTL homeowners will pay more than $16 million for policing in 2025, but that total could be a lot lower if regional council stops using home values to calculate how the service is funded, says the former chair of Niagara's police services board.
While Niagara Regional Police confirm no charges have been laid, the Niagara Region says it reported the series of incidents in July to police, the requirement for an investigation to begin.
One demonstration, the perfect volley, attracted the largest crowd. Its firing includes a line of soldiers shooting their muskets at the same time to create one loud and simultaneous shot.
The latest works of Marilyn Cochrane speak to the mystery of the universe and bring together the beauty of interstellar objects with life on Earth, says the Niagara-on-the-Lake-based artist.
"I’m sure our town has well-intended individuals managing heritage concerns, but again, good intentions don’t always equate to the expertise required for such a task," writes Mark Smith.
The Pumphouse announced this week that Geoffrey and Lorraine Joyner renewed their $25,000 donation gift from five years ago, securing the naming rights until 2030.
For 10 unforgettable days in August 1955, the Commons Scouts from all over the world learned new skills, maintained their campsites, forged lifelong friendships and discovered Niagara’s juicy peaches.
Visitors at the Niagara District Airport got to feel what it would be like to sit in the driver's seat of vehicles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, test out racing simulators and learn the ins and outs of these grand sports cars, from Ferraris, Bugattis, Aston Martins and more.
Charles Frederick Worth revolutionized fashion in Paris, France and formed what's widely considered the world's first true couture house and is credited with many prominent fashion innovations.
