Coun. Sandra O’Connor told The Lake Report that strong powers allocated to Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa would jeopardize equal representation among councillors, saying if the powers come into effect, "we no longer have the power the people have given us to represent them."
“It’s all about the youth, the next generation,” said Harvey Dreaver, Ojibwe drummer and the three-day conference's guest of honour. "They need to seek the life of culture, our traditional roots, our language, we need to educate ourselves."
This year’s celebration marks 37 years of the organization running Canada Day in town, drawing thousands each summer. About 3,000 people enjoyed a slice of cake in 2024.
Owner Jessica Friesen said protecting her staff was a top priority in the sale, so she is proud to have negotiated a deal to ensure all employees kept their jobs, wages and benefits under the new owners.
After a lengthy discussion, instead of approving the move, at a cost of $175,000 (coming from capital reserves), council asked staff to look into the details of the proposal and come back to it with more information.
Local organizer Christyna Prokipchuk hosted 16 people at her Old Town home on April 13 for STEPPE UP for Ukraine to support the "Easter Gifts for the Children of Ukraine" campaign through Help Us Help.
It's #elbowsup time in the Great White North: We'd like to know what you are doing here in Niagara-on-the-Lake in response to Trump's threats and actions.
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 case, which will be heard in the Superior Court the week of April 14, is by Ed Werner and his grape growing company, Brox Company Limited, against Konzelmann Estate Winery and the town.
After a stellar season in which the Wolves were a dominant force, winning 40 games and only losing twice, they were crowned Niagara District champs two weeks ago and earned a spot in the provincial finals.
During these times of swelling national pride, Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate has announced the return of its annual Summer Concert Series and a lineup of returning favourite performers and new artists joining the stage at the Niagara-on-the-Lake winery.
"Over my career, we have come to realize that the basis of early child development is the wiring and pruning of neural connections in a child’s brain, nestled in a backdrop of positive emotional, relational health — yes, love builds brains!" writes Dr. Robin Williams.
Advertisements and social media posts show the winery is serving food, hosting events, running a patio and seems to be using off-site grapes — all of which is contrary to the permitted use of the property.
Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake is projecting that it'll make up to $2.2 million this year, with big spending planned for marketing campaigns to attract visitors to town.
