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Neighbours voice oppositing to three-storey building in older Virgil area

1 day ago | notllocal.com | Kris Dubé

Neigbours of a proposed residential development in Virgil are not happy about the possibility of living next door to a three-story complex they believe is out of place in an area of single-family homes. Patrick Walsh was one of five people who came forward during a public meeting Tuesday night to express his opposition to plans for a 29-unit complex at 1839 Four Mile Creek Rd, south of East and West Line.
Sider Road’s ‘low volume’ means provincial standards don’t apply

1 day ago | forterieradio.ca | Kris Dubé

A road in rural Stevensville is in the poorest condition of all roads in Niagara, and it’s the eighth-worst in the province. That’s according to CAA’s 2025 worst roads campaign, an annual survey that asks for votes on which thoroughfares are in rough shape. Rhiannon Fleming, communications consultant with CAA Niagara, said Sider Road has “steadily climbed” the list in recent years.
Plans for new 10-storey hotel and restaurants on York Road up for discussion

2 days ago | notllocal.com | Kris Dubé

Plans for a new hotel and two restaurants in Glendale were laid out at a public meeting Tuesday. One of three public meetings on the committee-of-the-whole planning agenda was a proposal for a 10-storey, 207-suite hotel and 247 parking spaces at 524 York Rd. Councillors received a report for information purposes, with no decision expected on the proposal, which is for the second phase of the project.
Tour offers rare glimpse into Niagara’s wastewater systems

4 days ago | thoroldtoday.ca | Kris Dubé

The wastewater treatment plant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, an up-to-date asset of the Niagara Region, was on display Monday as 20 people took a tour of the facility to get an understanding of its importance. Occasionally, the Region takes people through its facilities. The treatment plant at 1699 Lakeshore Rd. was built in 2020 and stands on a property down the road from one the Region ha started decommissioning in 2018.
GFESS student bakes sweet and savoury gold at skills competition

4 days ago | forterieradio.ca | Kris Dubé

Autumn Wartman has another accolade to add to her resume as she graduates from Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) later this month and pursues a career as a pastry chef. Recently, she took home a gold medal from the Skills Canada national championship in Regina, Sask. in the job demonstration category. She made three variations of crepes for judges to assess, a savoury one made with ham and cheese, two sweet ones, lemon and sugar, as well as strawberry shortcake.
Tour offers rare glimpse into Niagara’s wastewater systems

4 days ago | pelhamtoday.ca | Kris Dubé

The wastewater treatment plant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, an up-to-date asset of the Niagara Region, was on display Monday as 20 people took a tour of the facility to get an understanding of its importance. Occasionally, the Region takes people through its facilities. The treatment plant at 1699 Lakeshore Rd. was built in 2020 and stands on a property down the road from one the Region ha started decommissioning in 2018.
Interim CAO continues as search drags on for replacement 17 months later

5 days ago | notllocal.com | Kris Dubé

A 17-month process, so far, continues as the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake remains without a permanent, full-time chief administrative officer. The municipality has been served by Bruce Zvaniga taking the top staff position in January 2024 on an interim basis, saying he would stay until a replacement is found. A CAO recruitment committee was then struck in March 2024 and has met 14 times since then, as recently as Monday when the committee, consisting of Couns.
Tour offers rare glimpse into Niagara’s wastewater systems

5 days ago | notllocal.com | Kris Dubé

The wastewater treatment plant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, an up-to-date asset of the Niagara Region, was on display Monday as 20 people took a tour of the facility to get an understanding of its importance. Occasionally, the Region takes people through its facilities. The treatment plant at 1699 Lakeshore Rd. was built in 2020 and stands on a property down the road from one the Region ha started decommissioning in 2018.
Young anglers honour local legacy at annual Kevin Hartman derby

5 days ago | forterieradio.ca | Kris Dubé

Despite the name of an annual event at the Fort Erie Conversation Club being a result of tragedy, Bill Hartman and his wife Diane are glad to play a role in its success every year. Started about 35 years ago, the fishing derby was renamed close to 30 years ago in memory of their son Kevin Hartman, one of four people killed in a car crash in western Canada. It was only a week before his 22nd birthday when the accident occurred 28 years ago.
Short-term rental operators in NOTL push back against cap

6 days ago | thoroldtoday.ca | Kris Dubé

After a varied mix of opinions was shared with councillors on Tuesday night about potential changes to the town’s short-term rental bylaw, it was agreed that more information should be gathered by stakeholders from the industry. Council did approve recommendations to limit cottage rental and villa licenses to the existing 231 properties that operate as such, with no new licences issued to replace those that expire.