Menno Braam, the highly skilled person town staff mentioned as the dry stone craftsman who will build the wall at the end of Mississagua Street, says he was very surprised to hear his name in connection with a landscaping contract that is intended to begin the work this fall. The first he learned about the project was when someone from Niagara-on-the-Lake called to ask him … [Read more...] about Dry stone waller mystery unravelled
Heritage Trail committee recognizes Canopy Growth
Last week the Heritage Trail Committee recognized the significant contribution from Canopy Growth for the construction of phase 1 of the Upper Canada Heritage Trail. Their donation of $40,000 allowed for the completion of the trail to East and West Line, said trail committee chair Rick Meloen. On top of that donation, Sean Webster of Canopy Growth was also instrumental in … [Read more...] about Heritage Trail committee recognizes Canopy Growth
Efforts on two fronts planning for community education
Efforts to have public school boards recognize the needs of education in rural communities have been moving along in recent years, on two different fronts. A motion requested by Jim Collard, a former town councillor in NOTL, about potential changes to Ontario’s education policies, was approved by council Monday. In information Lord Mayor Betty Disero presented to … [Read more...] about Efforts on two fronts planning for community education
Council agrees to advocate for nurse practitioner
The 6,000 residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake who are without a doctor in town have council on their side. Coun. Sandra O’Connor’s quest to bring a third nurse practitioner to NOTL, one who would care for residents who are not rostered patients of the Niagara North Family Health Team, as well as visitors, has taken a step forward. At Monday night’s council meeting, O’Connor … [Read more...] about Council agrees to advocate for nurse practitioner
Pumphouse wants street-facing art on Virgil building
The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre wants to beautify Niagara Stone Road through Virgil to coincide with a regional road reconstruction planned for the summer of 2023. With a 28-year history of promoting art through many programs and events, Lise Andreana told councillors Monday, the mission of the pumphouse is to engage, enrich and celebrate the diverse and growing population … [Read more...] about Pumphouse wants street-facing art on Virgil building
