The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it seems to have started in the kitchen, says the town's spokesperson. As of now, the exact cause of the kitchen fire is unknown, but investigators aren’t considering it suspicious.
To Halley Irwin, the Native Centre's community engagement director, having a dedicated human resources manager “is a signal of the growth” of the centre and a “sign of the good things” it's doing, she said.
In recognition of the museum's 130th anniversary this year, the Niagara Foundation has chosen to name it the town's newest Living Landmark. The honour will be presented this November at Navy Hall.
Located outside the old courthouse on Queen Street, the kiosk is more than two years in the making and serves as a welcome centre to greet visitors and residents.
“I believe words matter and for who we are and what our entire economic outlook is built around, there is one overarching industry, and I feel that's wine,” said Coun. Andrew Niven during the meeting on Tuesday.
Throughout the campaign, Baldinelli pushed a platform focused on affordability, public safety and economic development: “I can be that voice and that advocate to bring forward their concerns to Ottawa,” he said.
Yesterday was the national day of mourning in Canada — a time to remember workers who have died, been injured or become ill in the workplace. Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire and Emergency Services marked the day by honouring Capt. Michael Vriens in an April 28 Facebook post.
"With new party leaders, new platforms and the spectre of Donald Trump, past voting patterns might mean little," writes Kevin Maclean. "And while on some streets in urban NOTL, the Kaiser signs outnumber Baldinelli signs six to one, the rural constituency seems far more blue than red."
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 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.
The region hasn't said where the new EarlyON locations will be, nor what organization will serve as the new provider. One NOTL parent said she's worried the quality of service will decline after the transition: "It won't be the same standard."
Elected to the District School Board of Niagara in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, Shannon Mitchell says her role helped deepen her knowledge of the region’s education issues and community needs.
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.
"To be sued for a Facebook post that commented on an issue of public interest, was up for seven days, was seen by a limited number of people and removed at the request of Solmar’s lawyer is disturbing," says Stewart Hall, who plans to appeal the ruling.
