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Big report on NOTL’s vacation rentals landscape, with locals’ input, coming next year

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake wants to take a big-picture look at how its residents really feel about vacation rentals in town. The new report will lay the groundwork for another council discussion as to how the industry should be regulated in the community, "before the busy summer tourism season begins."

Public Wi-Fi, extra washrooms and more could come to Old Town next year

Wi-Fi in the heritage district, more public washrooms and signs to help visitors navigate Old Town are just a few of the changes that could come to Niagara-on-the-Lake's busiest community by next year.

Surveillance camera ‘in place,’ region says — but NOTL speed camera missing

The region confirmed Wednesday that surveillance is “in place” at the site, which saw repeated vandalism from May through August, while the speed camera was active.

‘She just made you smile’: NOTL mourns gardener, teacher and columnist Joanne Young

Friends and fellow gardeners are remembering Joanne Young for her vast knowledge in all things horticulture and her lighthearted teaching style. She was 56.

NOTL remembers 9/11 with ceremony at Queen’s Royal Park

Almost everyone who was alive on Sept. 11, 2001, remembers where they were when the planes struck, Kathy Weiss, president of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber...

Homicide unit investigating human remains found in NOTL

NEWS UPDATE, Tuesday, September 9: This story has been updated to reflect that police confirmed there is no risk to public safety. Homicide detectives are...

Hidden rail uncovered as turntable restoration rolls on in NOTL

The latest discovery includes the original concrete pedestal and a section of curved rail once used to guide bridge wheels as locomotives spun on the turntable. 

NOTL’s population rise key factor in first-ever parks and rec master plan

Book clubs, community gardening and letter writing are just some of the activities Niagara-on-the-Lake's parks and recreation department is thinking of adding to its itinerary over the next 10 years — and it wants these activities to attract NOTLers ages eight to 80.

Residents unite to send message on town’s change of course on Chautauqua plan

A rainstorm couldn't stop residents of Chautauqua from gathering at Ryerson Park this August to express their frustration over what they see as disrespect from the town to the future of their beloved neighbourhood.

Demolition of Glencairn Hall’s remnants well underway

Crews are dismantling what's left of the historic Glencairn Hall, with much of what survived April's fire torn down as of Monday.

UPDATED: Moore remains in custody in Muskoka boating case

Austin Anderson and Richard Moore, who has worked as a contractor specializing in concrete driveway installations, both were employed by GGS Niagara Landscaping.

Destroyed Glencairn Hall to be torn down, few parts may be salvaged

After this summer, a collection of 200-year-old bricks may be all that's left of the historic Glencairn Hall, as its charred remains are hauled off the property and the site is cleared.

There’s a new Ruller in town

New CAO Nick Ruller, who spent the last year and a half as Brampton’s fire chief, said the opportunity to come home and take on the town’s top unelected position was a major draw.

$60K for St. Davids school in new board budget, but some say it’s not enough

Some parents and a Niagara-on-the-Lake councillor say the funding earmarked in the local school board's new budget for classroom renovations at St. Davids Public School won’t go far enough to address the school’s overcrowding problem.

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