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Head of Newark Neighbours food bank steps down

The manager of Niagara-on-the-Lake's only food bank says she's stepping down as the head of operations, with her replacement taking the helm effective immediately.

Amalgamation won’t fix Niagara’s problems, Brock professor argues

The public policy expert says he's doubtful merging Niagara's cities and towns together will lower costs and make governance more efficient.

Wild West of Wine: ‘We respect the ruling’ says Konzelmann after court permanently restricts outdoor events

Konzelmann's president says no outdoor events have been booked, scheduled or planned and none will be hosted or marketed unless the winery gets approval.

Council roundup: New fill rules, parks plans, naming policy and Glendale extension

The site alteration policy shifts approval authority to the director of public works and infrastructure and expands enforcement tools.

Family devastated as NOTL hotelier Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison

Jimmy Lai was convicted in December of “conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security, and conspiracy to publish seditious articles.”

Friction erupts as council weighs Ryerson Park land transfer

Niagara-on-the-Lake council voted this week to explore the possible transfer of a fenced-off strip of waterfront land in Ryerson Park — but not before a debate that included a “hysterical” remark and a complaint it was “not respectful.”

Legal challenge alleges town acted illegally in approving Shaw’s Royal George rebuild

Opponents of the project argue that once the century-old theatre in Old Town is demolished, any heritage loss would be permanent — a concern at the centre of the court challenge.

NOTL under microscope as Ontario judge weighs winery events dispute

A Superior Court judge is holding off on giving her decision in a Niagara-on-the-Lake court fight that asks a basic question: if bylaws aren’t enforced, what’s the point of having them?

NOTL council to ask region to delay St. Davids roundabout for safety review

Another safety review or community consultation may be coming down the pike on the roundabout planned for St. Davids in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Inside the last days of the Royal George, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s century-old theatre

On Saturday, the front doors opened for the last public entry into the Royal George before the careful work begins of taking apart the little theatre occupying a big place in the town's heart

Flooding pressures prompt NOTL to buy $1.88M of St. Davids land

The property will be used for future efforts to reduce stormwater flooding in the area, and, depending on future studies, could also have a community use.

NOTL’s new special events bylaw has teeth for bad actors

The new special events bylaw and a related amendment set up a formal permit system for special events across NOTL and allow the town to fine organizers.

What’s on the NOTL Library’s reading list for Black History Month this year

From a treatise on the symbolism behind the colour blue, to the story of a young Black girl who dreams of being a baseball star, these are the NOTL library's recommendations for Black History Month.

Niagara Foundation’s lease on Foghorn House ending this January

The Niagara Foundation's decades-long stewardship of a historic building in Niagara-on-the-Lake's waterfront district is coming to an end.

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