While the Region and Province continue to deal with high numbers of COVID-19, Niagara-on-the-Lake has been fortunate throughout this second wave, staying consistently low, says Lord Mayor Betty Disero. And she is proud of residents and businesses who have worked hard to reduce the spread locally and keep themselves and others safe. “Today we are at two unresolved cases, … [Read more...] about Lord Mayor Betty Disero offers COVID update
Sandtrap owner says household restriction ‘really impactful’
While the Sandtrap Pub and Grill gets some tourists from Toronto, most of the clientele is local, says Paul Dietsch, who, with his brother Matt, owns the Mary Street restaurant. The recent regional restriction of one household per table “has really hit us hard,” he says. Although the provincial move of Niagara to orange from the yellow zone has imposed further … [Read more...] about Sandtrap owner says household restriction ‘really impactful’
Regional restrictions hurting businesses
Niagara-on-the-Lake restaurant owners are frustrated and discouraged by further regional and provincial restrictions that make it tough for them to continue to operate. Hours of opening are being cut back and staff hours reduced, says local business owner Maria Mavridis, although restaurants have done everything they can to keep their patrons safe. Of the provincial and … [Read more...] about Regional restrictions hurting businesses
Shared, on-demand transit begins Monday
Update: There will be an official launch of the on-demand transit system Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the community centre. Ellen Williams is looking forward to trying out the new on-demand public transit system, part of a Niagara Region Transit pilot program which will launch in Niagara-on-the-Lake Monday. Williams says she often used the former fixed-route shuttle … [Read more...] about Shared, on-demand transit begins Monday
Family sees dog attacked, helpless to protect it
Rachel Gossen spent last Saturday evening in the office of an emergency veterinarian clinic, waiting for Tyson, the family dog, to be stitched up. Again. She says Tyson has been attacked by a neighbour’s dog several times. Saturday was the fourth trip to the vet’s for stitches, but there have been three other attacks, with injuries they were able to handle … [Read more...] about Family sees dog attacked, helpless to protect it