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Although there has been considerable discussion about a roundabout proposed for what is locally known as the four corners intersection in St. Davids, the loss of parking as part of the project is also an issue that is concern to village businesses. Paul Lalonde, the co-owner of Twin Power Financial on Four Mile Creek Road near the intersection, is especially worried about … [Read more...] about St. Davids businesses ask for parking spaces instead of bike lanes

While Coun. Clare Cameron was unable to convince fellow councillors to give the Pedal Pub their blessing Monday night, the local business has been handed an opportunity to continue operating on Niagara-on-the-Lake roads. Council had before them a motion that would have banned the 10-passenger bikes from local roads after their licence expires, a decision made at a planning … [Read more...] about Not illegal to have fun in NOTL, says councillor

Construction on the new premises for the Niagara Nursery School remain on budget, and on schedule to open in September. Adam Stewart, chair of the expansion committee, credits the collaboration between the town, which will own the building, the region, which is overseeing the project, and the nursery school. Stewart took a tour of the interior recently, and is greatly … [Read more...] about NNS expansion could use injection of donations

It’s all about the experience. “I think all of us, including us here at Konzelmann, are really focusing on that guest experience,” says Andrew Niven, director of marketing and hospitality at Konzelmann Estate Winery, rather than concentrating on volume sales.  “I think something that COVID has taught us and I think the industry as well, is that we really have gotten … [Read more...] about Konzelmann dome offers great guest experience

As locals in Niagara-on-the-Lake begin to see a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, it’s clear what they have missed the most during the pandemic were those moments spent with family and friends. The Local spent Monday afternoon chatting up residents and business owners about what they missed, and what they most look forward to as restrictions begin to ease and a return … [Read more...] about What are we missing? Family, friends, and eating out