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.
The church hall in Virgil was already busy by the lunch’s start-time of 11 a.m., as people lined up to enjoy the hearty meal of borscht, alongside fresh, homemade bread and desserts.
Around 80 people came out to the Niagara Region's workshop on Wednesday evening to share their ideas for what NOTL's soon-to-be latest roundabout needs to look like.
This year’s theatrical rendition of Jeanette Winterson’s “The Mistletoe Bride,” done by TV and stage actress Tara Rosling, will have two separate dinner seatings on Dec. 23.
Discussions became heated during Tuesday evening’s committee of the whole meeting as councillors discussed their course of action with the tribunal, in regards to a controversial 41-unit development at 223 and 227 Mary St.
With displays ranging from pine needle baskets to towering sculptural pieces, judges, carvers and curious onlookers were eager to appreciate the art at the competition’s new location.
Kathryn Jordan gave a heartfelt address at the Legion on King Street in honour of her father, John Jordan, who, after witnessing the horrors of war, returned home to lead a life of service.
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.
