The NOTL Icewine Village runs Jan. 17 to 18 and Jan. 24 to 25 on Queen Street. Admission is free, with opportunities to taste wine and enjoy culinary pairings with a variety of icewines.
Jim Burton says the former hospital at on Wellington Street was built by the community, for the community — and he wants it to remain a place for the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
"Will builders and developers have free rein to 'build, baby, build' here in NOTL and everywhere else in the province? The future of places like Niagara-on-the-Lake hang in the balance."
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From a town council perspective, Coun. Erwin Wiens called the announcement “super exciting” and praised the province for recognizing Niagara as a tourist destination, funding the Shaw Festival and exploring improvements to the Niagara District Airport.
Maj. Benjamin Geary lived in NOTL and was a part of St. Mark's Church during the last four years of his life. He was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1915 for conspicuous bravery and determination on the battlefield.
"I got to see all the veterans who sacrificed something for their country," said one student from St. Michael Catholic School. “We learn a lot about what they did for us, for us to live and have freedom."
With the holiday season officially here, locals took in the sight of festive decorations as far as the eye could see last weekend at Regal Florist & Garden Centre.
"Humanity feels absent from the equation except for the brief few minutes of direct interaction with a nurse or doctor that occur along the way. There are just too many sick or hurting people for The System to cope," writes Kevin Maclean.
With colder days on the horizon, the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is sharing how to stay informed on winter road maintenance and general cold weather suggestions.
"As much as we have great options and food stores in Niagara-on-the-Lake already, we can have more," said the vice-president of Traditional Neighbourhood Developments.
"“It is a complete grassroots startup with only sweat equity that has gone into it,” says Melissa Achal, owner of NEOB Lavender. She's nominated for two awards in this year's Women in Business Awards.
The Niagara Region will hold a public engagement workshop on Nov. 13 to hear design opinions for a controversial roundabout planned for the intersection of York and Four Mile Creek roads in St. Davids.
After a slight delay due to windy conditions, the fourth iteration of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s Poppy Project was fully installed Monday morning.
The multi-day flower sale, bake sale and pet food drive, happening later this month, will support the Niagara Spay Neuter Assistance Program and REBEL Dog Rescue.
"If you want to have a B&B, this town is your pal. Other places ban the practice of renting out a room or a suite short-term unless you live in the place. Not here," writes Garth Turner.
The NOTL Public Library is asking for the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to cover a chunk of its $81,000 shortage for its budget next year — just under $66,000.
Running from October through February, the breakfast series raises funds for community causes, including local minor sports, St. David's School and the Red Roof Retreat.
Andrew Interisano's nighttime shot of two coyotes is one of a handful of photographs to receive the "Highly Commended" accolade in the international Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest this year.
Two local residents with extensive backgrounds in engineering say they have several issues with the site servicing and stormwater management reports town staff used to recommend council approve rezoning the Parliament Oak site for a new hotel.
After failing to secure the top candidate out of approximately 70 people who applied, the town’s selection committee is being forced to renew its efforts.
Kim McQuhae took home four first-place wins and several others for her jams and jellies, ahead of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair opening on Nov. 1.
"We just love the area. All the shops are beautiful, and it being fall just makes it that much prettier,” said one visitor to NOTL who stopped by the Harvest Festival on Saturday.
Lines were long and plates were full at the St. Davids Lions’ annual Harvest Breakfast. “The best part is being with family and friends," said one attendee.
“This is a way that community members can have another income stream off of their property, and continue to live in the community they love," says Amanda Colvin of Buot Tiny Homes.
