Tag: Top 3

Safety of pipe lining practices questioned after St. Davids home filled with fumes

"It was so concentrated that I almost puked," said Tyler Tersigni of the chemical fumes that entered his home on Nov. 29. "I couldn't breathe."

Town turns tree criticism into a positive with gift drive

The president of the Niagara-on-the-Lake branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is standing by the tradition of erecting a small, nondescript Christmas tree at the Queen Street clock tower cenotaph despite criticisms calling for something more festive.

NOTL draft budget proposes 14.4 per cent tax hike — budget focus should be infrastructure, Cheropita says

The operating budget summary included a potential impact of $204 annually for the average resident, making for a 14.4 per cent tax levy increase.

NOTL town council votes to not extend Foghorn House lease past 2026

The Niagara Foundation's chair says he's disappointed with the way town staff characterized what he calls a positive 38-year relationship between the two parties.

Rosling’s ‘The Mistletoe Bride’ returns to Silversmith for its 10th year

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.

NOTL winter parking and clearing rules are now officially in effect

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.

Niagara Foundation says deal with town to run historic Foghorn House is a win-win

The foundation has paid the town more than $270,000 from revenue share and property taxes during its time operating the Foghorn House.

Appointment of new councillor was ‘completely democratic,’ Wiens says

Those who were in favour of selecting Andrew Niven say the town's past decisions on handling council vacancies weren't based on a single hard-and-fast rule, as there is more than one legal option for how to fill an empty seat.

NOTL heritage home at risk of crumbling to the ground

“We simply haven’t enforced the laws that we have to protect this building,” says Brian Marshall of the 225-year-old David Secord home in St. Davids.

Happy developers, sad residents: Glendale secondary plan discussed

Determining the height of a development a science of compatibility, but instead a conversation about what kind of character is trying to be achieved, said one planner during his presentation.

A life worth a thousand melodies: Opera icon and NOTLer joins Order of Canada

Born in a one-room farmhouse in Northern Alberta in the community Larkspur, Lois McDonall’s life and career as an opera singer took her all over the world.

Niagara College announces first-of-its-kind scholarship to cover tuition costs

The renewable scholarship will be offered starting next fall to students who are First Nations and former foster care children.

Neighbour sues Konzelmann, town over special event permits

St. Catharines-based lawyer Tom Richardson took councillors to task about special events, such as weddings, being held on estate wineries.

Who turned out the lights? NOTL power outages explained

"I am hopeful this summer's spike in outages were just bad luck in timing but we will continue to invest to improve and strengthen NOTL's electrical system," writes Tim Curtis, CEO of NOTL Hydro.

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img

Follow us

HomeTagsTop 3