Council appointed Nick Alaimo as treasurer Tuesday, replacing Kyle Freeborn, who was fired after more than 14 years with the municipality. Alaimo's appointment takes effect immediately.
Commercial flights to and from Niagara-on-the-Lake are one step closer to reality, after the Niagara District Airport secured $9.7 million from the province for the project.
World Cup mania reached a fever pitch on Sunday afternoon as soccer fans came out to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to witness the final match of this year's FIFA World Cup.
The money will either return to its original funding source or help pay for related work, including protective equipment for firefighters, guide rail improvements, crack sealing and more.
More than 60 years after a historical society saved it from destruction, the roughly 230-year-old home known today as Merriwood was among nine designated properties honoured this month.
Some local heritage preservation advocates believe the couple should’ve received proper notice of the town’s plans, though some of them still support the benefits of heritage designation for a property’s future.
The Crown is seeking a 12-month jail sentence and a five-year driving ban for Richard Alan Moore, who has pleaded guilty to failing to stop at an accident causing death. The sentencing hearing will resume May 1 at 10 a.m. in person before Superior Court Justice Michael Gibson.
From Canadian comfort with poutine at Konzelmann to Mexican flavours at Jackson Triggs and Japanese-inspired dishes at Pillitteri, the wineries offered a global culinary experience this year.
Even with the grass being cut once a year and dogs running wild on Queen Street, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Jim Smith grew up in wasn’t without its charm: "It was a beautiful, beautiful town."
"Without cohesion, without a central office and a team that can act fast, it's going to be a long shot to secure these projects and these productions," says location scout Peter Donato.
“The community centre was alive and vibrant,” said one councillor of the new open gym nights. “The mission was to prove that there's a need for it — and I think there definitely is a need for it.”
The annual Icewine Village festival made its return to Niagara-on-the-Lake for its 30th year this past weekend, the first of what is a two-weekend affair, continuing this Saturday and Sunday.
With climate change causing a rise in extreme weather events and conditions, growers aren't getting the more consistent cold-weather temperatures they need to do their work properly.
Both the town and Hummel finalized the settlement on Tuesday. Coun. Gary Burroughs, former owner of the heritage home, voted against the severance: "I feel I didn’t do enough back when I designated the property in 2002. I thought it was protected and, obviously, it wasn’t."
"Without having that aggressive price point and sharp margins, we really just die on the shelf down there," said Pillitteri Estate Winery's export manager.
The weather forecast predicts a harsh polar vortex sweeping into Niagara-on-the-Lake until Wednesday, with temperatures that could dip to -15 C and expected to go lower near the lake.
So far this year, an Arctic blast has brought some ice to the Great Lakes, but coverage remains well below the levels needed to reach historical averages within six weeks. "We're going to see the lake drop exceptionally low," says Ron Simkus.
The last six months of 2024 in Niagara-on-the-Lake were marked by extreme weather upheaval and a volatile political climate. Kevin MacLean breaks down what made the headlines in the second half of the year.
Retreat organizer Natalia Love Angelou says she hopes this event, which raised money for Red Roof, planted the first seed of her larger vision of having her own sacred space for all walks of life.
“We still want people to come in, and we still want them to see each other, see people who they may not have seen in a while, and also enjoy a good meal,” said Sean Vanderklis.
"The people of St. Davids do not want a roundabout," said one resident to the lord mayor during a heated back-and-forth on Thursday evening. Around 50 people were in attendance at the meeting.
Police determined three suspects came into the store last Saturday, picked out an array of alcoholic beverages, bypassed the checkout counters and left the store. “I couldn't believe what I saw," says one witness.
Developer Adam Hawley says the Clayfield Hotel will function as a franchise, built and owned by the local development company: "It's not going to be owned by Hyatt or anybody else."
With loud public protests, numerous anti-development screeds on social media and many more development decisions facing councillors in the second half their four-year term, vigorous debates will continue in 2025.
"We have made citizens who enter politics into punching bags. They’re not regular people trying to make a difference, helping the common good anymore. Over time they become the enemy, responsible for every failure, annoyance and hardship their constituents endure," writes Garth Turner.
