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."
What began with one resident’s quiet research project has grown into a town-wide effort to rescue Niagara-on-the-Lake’s forgotten military boundary stones and return them to public view.
As Niagara-on-the-Lake’s parks and recreation department develops its first master plan, a Queenston resident is calling on council to modernize her local playground — starting with an inclusive swing set.
Niagara-on-the-Lake council has endorsed a motion supporting a regional code of conduct to combat human trafficking, which says that hospitality workers should be trained to recognize the signs of human trafficking, among other recommendations.
NOTL lacks a minimum setback distance for cellphone towers from residential areas — unlike other cities and town, such as Hamilton, which requires a minimum of 150 metres.
Inconsistent, confusing and without enforcement: those are the findings of a new report prepared on behalf of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, which takes a close look at the municipality's rules for special events.
It was a close call for this year's Niagara Regional Native Centre powwow — the yearly gathering, which saw some organizing troubles, was rescued at the 11th hour by community members who stepped in to save the treasured event.
More than 20,000 pairs of donated shoes were hauled out of a shipping container in St. Davids last Saturday, marking the end of a months-long community effort that will help families overseas build new lives.
Pedal Pub patrons in Niagara-on-the-Lake won’t be sipping drinks while pedalling anytime soon, after town council voted to maintain its current alcohol-free rules.
The sun shone brightly as golfers dressed in period attire, breaking out long skirts, fashionable headgear, tartan regalia and other historic themes to help turn the day into a memorable and remarkable anniversary.
The legal settlements with John Black and Hummel Properties Inc. have divided people in NOTL, with some calling the more than $1.2 million payout hard to accept and others viewing it as necessary.
"Their shared dreams rise and fall, worn down by circumstances caused by a multitude of factors. These include the onset of the Great Depression, economic uncertainty, job losses and racism," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
"Now people who flock to see old, quaint, authentic and irreplaceable architecture are greeted by a fine example of the Mississauga Industrial school of design," writes Garth Turner.
The town administration building and operations building, the NOTL Community Centre and the NOTL Public Library are closed today, Sept. 30, in commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
"Photo radar is only a cash grab to guilty crybabies and Doug Ford’s government, who are incensed that the municipalities have found a revenue stream that the province can’t control (skim?)," writes Brian Emes.
Many parents worry their kids spend too much time on screens. But when 12-year-old Varnit Rore noticed how screens were negatively affecting his own life and others’, he decided to take action.
Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will ban municipal automated speed cameras next month — a decision that could bring Niagara Region’s photo radar program to an abrupt end.
The houses would be built in a row going south from the southeast corner of the York Road intersection. A single-detached home is also proposed just east of the townhouses, fronting York Road.
The municipality has resolved a nearly four-year legal battle with Hummel Properties Inc., agreeing to a $1-million payout to the St. Davids-based developer.
Although the region says it’s seen positive results with photo radar cameras, Premier Doug Ford criticized them at a Sept. 22 press conference, where he said, “I’ve had many mayors tell me, ‘We know this is a tax grab.’”
