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Town investigating reports of aggressive coyote in Virgil area
UPDATE: Town is working with Coyote Watch Canada and others to investigate reports of an especially aggressive animal in the Virgil area. The town is acknowledging there have been many coyote sightings in recent weeks, and some unusual and aggressive behaviour exhibited by at least one animal in the Virgil area. If anyone finds themselves […]
Rural fire protection requires costly investment
There will be no cost spared when it comes to ensuring the safety of residents and its firefighters, councillors decided Monday. Thanks to extensive research by Fire Chief Nick Ruller that brought to light a weakness of fire protection in rural areas, councillors were convinced that money needs to be spent on two more tankers. […]
COVID spreads in NOTL, but good news across Ontario
UPDATE: The numbers have been updated to those reported by the region Wednesday, with a slight increase in NOTL. While Niagara-on-the-Lake has a relatively few number of COVID-19 cases, by population, it’s the second-highest in the region at the moment. As of Wednesday, June 16, there are 17 people with active cases in town. That’s […]
Good news for Shaw Festival, as in-person rehearsals begin outdoors
As of last Friday, after eight weeks of Zoom rehearsals, Shaw Festival performers were able to move outdoors to prepare in-person for the coming season, although with no more than 10 performers in one location. Locals may have seen tents springing up around town to provide rehearsal space for plays expected to begin opening next […]
Gardening can be good for your health
Have you ever wondered why you feel refreshed and happier after spending a day outside gardening? Gardening provides many benefits to help you maintain strong mental and physical health, and contributes to our communities. Digging through the soil releases healthy soil-borne mycobacteria (such as Mycobacterium vaccae) into the air, and your respiratory system. According to […]
Patios open with distanced tables of four
Patios were allowed to open Friday for outdoor dining, and restaurant owners are making the most out of the first step toward provincial reopening. Rules are a little more strict in Niagara, where tables of four people have to be from one household, which can be confusing, said town CAO Marnie Cluckie during her COVID […]
Region needs to choose best option for environment
In a section of the Niagara Region’s draft Official Plan, there lies a highly debated area outlining that Niagara Region is about to vote on an enormous environmental framework that will change the way Niagara functions for the times to come. You’ve got the environmentally beneficial option, 3C, and the half-flexed option of 3B. One […]
Day camps, both pools open for summer
It will be a good summer for local families and kids, with the town’s summer day camps operating and both pools set to open. Kevin Turcotte, the town’s parks and recreation manager, says he’s tried to keep to as normal a schedule as possible, although the pandemic is still putting restrictions on how activities can […]
Brock’s Monument, Fort George Gift Shop open for season
Brock’s Monument will be re-opening June 16 for the 2021 season. Although the monument itself will remain closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, heritage interpreters will be on site to welcome guests and share the history of the Battle of Queenston Heights and the life of Major General Sir Isaac Brock. Thanks to support […]
Three local girls to become Rangers in Guiding
Next Monday, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Pathfinders will celebrate our collective achievements and experiences over the past year, and in particular, those of our three members who will be advancing to Rangers (the oldest youth branch of Girl Guides) in September. Tannin Driedger-Bradshaw, Samantha Fretz, and Annika Janzen have been members of Guiding in NOTL for […]
