Early voting gave some Niagara-on-the-Lake residents peace of mind, while others saw it as an opportunity to make their voices heard ahead of election day.
Sixteen historic and cultural spots in offered free admission for visitors to come in and explore. For some, it was a walk down memory lanes. For others, it was a chance to get to know their community better.
At barely 14, NOTL's Kaige Zhu and Eli Perng already competed in tournaments far more intense and demanding than most recreational golfers will ever experience. But they're just getting started.
Joe Interisano supplied the bang, thanks to a hole-in-one, and young gun Jared Mines brought the boom, winning the open division of the long-drive contest with a blast that measured some 325 yards.
A 27-year-old man is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges after police say his vehicle went airborne and slammed into a building early Wednesday morning, causing an estimated $120,000 in damage.
The Village announced the Clayfield Commons, an eight-acre mixed-use project featuring retail, office space, a grocery store, restaurants and a hotel, set to be completed by May 2026.
The provincial fire marshal is looking into the cause of the blaze and assessing the damage to the 193-year-old home. "It’s pretty clearly a total loss,” said one man who witnessed the fire on Wednesday morning.
The staff of The Lake Report headed home loaded down with armfuls of plaques after winning 19 awards at the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s annual journalism awards last Friday night.
The transformation of the Wilderness, a historic property with origins dating back centuries, is a complex endeavour, starting with work on the grounds, almost five acres large.
NOTLers came out to two public information forums on March 27 and April 1 to hear about official plan updates and share where they think the town should focus its attention in policy planning. "I'm concerned about the attitude of the town to urban design in general,” said one resident.
The town aims to present a draft official plan to council in June, followed by formal consultations and public engagement over the summer. The next public information session for town residents will be held on April 1 at the community centre.
The get-together on March 19, run by volunteer Laura Fakla, gave her the chance to get some much-needed bereavement support and create an art piece to honour Murphy.
While the rules around how estate wineries versus farm wineries can operate are clearly spelled out in bylaws, some wine producers don't seem to be following them, and the town's enforcement of those bylaws has been called into question by competing wineries.
Diestch helped the Ottawa 67's secure a 2-1 win against the Niagara IceDogs last Thursday. Looking ahead, he has big goals: "The (NHL) draft comes out soon and I'm just hoping to see my name come up."
Bikes For Farmworkers is running out of bikes — fast. With fewer than 60 left, it urgently needs adult bike donations to help migrant farmworkers get around Niagara-on-the-Lake this spring and summer.
The 31-year-old alpine skier is back in NOTL and celebrating his two bronze medal wins at the Special Olympics in Italy. “There's really no words that can sum it up — seeing your kid compete at an international level,” says his mother, AnnLiz Simpson.
Niagara-on-the-Lake embraced the luck of the Irish this week as local hotspots hosted packed St. Patrick’s Day events. The Sandtrap Pub & Grill's co-owner Paul Dietsch called it “one of the busiest single-day events” of the year.
The team finished the regular season with a record of 10-10, placing sixth out of 10 teams. "Despite the disappointing finish, it was a memorable and rewarding season," said NOTL head coach Gary Friesen.
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic charm and scenic views attract film and television productions, but disorganized regulations and permit hurdles drive companies elsewhere, says location scout and production manager Peter Donato.
In his victory speech at Chip n Charlie's Eatery & Bar in Niagara Falls, Gates said even during a snap election which was unnecessary and costly, volunteers came out and put up more than 2,500 of his election signs across the riding.
During her talk at Peller Estates, Dickinson said while women in business must stand up for themselves, men also need to advocate for and be allies to women in their efforts: “We're not trying to take your place. We're trying to just stand beside you."
"History will remember him as the #notsogreatone," writes Steve Long. "It’s time to boycott all of Wayne Gretzky’s restaurant and alcohol brands, now and forever."
The breakfast series will likely conclude in either March or April. Despite the seasonal series ending, the association anticipates resuming monthly breakfasts next fall.
Tanya Rice says it’s more urgent than ever to protect vulnerable animals — with the town’s rise in animal abandonment and surrenders coupled with dropping temperatures.
Bella the therapy dog was right by Wayne Gates’ side again at a campaign meet-and-greet in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Friday.
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