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Become a part of our expanding membership and gain access to the latest events, news updates, and more! Lend your voice to Niagara-on-Lake’s unique association that unites residents from all parts of our town and rural areas to advocate collectively on the issues that matter most to you Have a question or suggestion? Reach out! Social Media notlra2025@gmail.com

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Launch of mandatory Ontario Greenbelt review months overdue! Ontario appears to be months behind launching a mandatory review of the Greenbelt, and opposition politicians and environmentalists are asking for a wide-ranging and transparent study of the protected lands to preserve their future Read More Ontario's Greenbelt is the world's largest, protecting farmland, forests, wetlands, rivers, and lakes. 2 million acres of protected land work together to provide us with fresh air, clean water, fantastic local food and drink, and world-class outdoor recreation and tourism experiences. Read More Ontario’s Greenbelt Learn more about Ontario’s Greenbelt, the provincial land use plans that protect it and the role of the Greenbelt Council. Ontario’s Greenbelt protects farmland, communities, forests, wetlands and watersheds. It also preserves cultural heritage and supports recreation and tourism in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe. Read More

Home / News & Updates / Provincial / November 25, 2025 Ontario bill would impose lifetime licence suspensions and protect dogs November 25, 2025 Ford government passes fast-tracked budget bill that boosts donation limits, nixes climate targets Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 October 2, 2025 Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria Bill 17 - Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 - Staff report UPDATE - October 25, 2025 NOTLRA Briefing Note – Special Economic Zones Act (SEZA) and Draft Regulation Date: October 25, 2025 Prepared for: Niagara-on-the-Lake Residents’ Association (NOTLRA) Ontario releases draft regulation with designation criteria for special economic zones Ford government passes contentious ‘special economic zones’ law Doug Ford's controversial Bill 5: Here's what you need to know Town's response tp Bill 5

Our mission is to express a long-term vision for the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and work diligently to achieve it by active involvement in local and regional municipal affairs. We will work effectively with other residents’ associations and groups in Niagara-on-the-Lake to achieve our goals and advocate for residents’ views and expectations, and that they be given full and respectful consideration in the Town and Re Photo by Rene Bertschi Home / About / Mission and Vision / MISSION The mission of Niagara-on-the-Lake Residents Association is to: Express a long-term vision for the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and work diligently to achieve it by active involvement in local and regional municipal affairs. Work effectively with other residents’ associations and groups in Niagara-on-the-Lake to achieve our goals Advocate for residents’ views and expectations, and that they be given full and respectful consideration in the Town and Regional councils and, where appropriate, higher levels of government VISION FOR NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE Photo by Rene Bertschi

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Home / News & Updates / News releases / Link to PMO News Releases! Town News and Media! February 2, 2026 NOTL Invites Community Participation in Energy Mapping Workshop to Support Community Energy and Emissions Plan View Details January 13, 2026 Niagara-on-the-Lake Implements 40km/h Speed Limit on All Town-Owned Local Roads View Details January 16, 2026 Niagara-on-the-Lake Receives $82,000 Fire Protection Grant to Enhance Firefighter Safety View Details December 22 2025 A Message from Lord Mayor Zalepa Regarding Break and Enter and Sexual Assault in Niagara-on-the-Lake View Details January 15, 2026 Niagara-on-the-Lake Celebrates a Year of Community Progress and Innovation in 2025 View Details December 17 2025 Niagara-on-the-Lake Holds Public Meeting for Queen-Picton Heritage Conservation District Plan View Details January 14, 2026 Town Makes Strategic Investment in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in St. Davids View Details December 15, 2025 Niagara-on-the-Lake Welcomes Provincial Investment Through Destination Niagara Strategy View Details Niagara Region Newsroom! January 26, 2026 Niagara Regional Housing Board elects 2026 officers with St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe as Chair View Details Dec 3, 2025 Flu and respiratory illnesses on the rise in Niagara View Details Dec 18, 2025 Niagara Region approves Province of Ontario appoints Bob Gale as Regional Chair View Details Dec 12, 2025 Niagara Region approves Waste Management and Water and Wastewater 2026 budget View Details Dec 5, 2025 Niagara's long-term care homes shine bright during "Holiday Glow Up" celebration View Details Nov 26, 2025 Niagara Region secures credit rating recognition for fourth consecutive year View Details Nov 21, 2025 Recycling collection for businesses and other non-residential properties to be discontinued starting Jan. 1, 2026 View Details Nov 19, 2025 Niagara Region recognizes World Toilet Day View Details Oct 29, 2025 Niagara Region advances key projects through Niagara Week at Queen's Park View Details Provincial Newsroom! Dec 15, 2025 Ontario Building Destination Niagara View Details Nov 6, 2025 Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement - A Plan to Protect Ontario! View Details Sept. 26, 2025 Ontario Protecting Taxpayers by Banning Municipal Speed Cameras View Details

Home / Town Planning / Public mtgs & Open Houses / Click image to view the notice. Agenda links will be added as they become available. Open House: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm File No. ZBA-27-2025 1743 Four Mile Creek Road & 15 Elden Street, Virgil Public Meeting: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 pm File No. ZBA-27-2025 1743 Four ile Creek Road & 15 Elden Street, Virgil Click image to view the notice. Agenda links will be added as they become available. Open House Date/Time February 9, 2026 - 5:00pm File No. ZBA-27-2025 475 - 481 Queenston Road - 26T-18-25-03 & 26CD-18-25-07

Who we are! The establishment and operation of a residents association by and for the residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake for the purposes of: a) creating and expressing a long term vision for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and work diligently to achieve it by active involvement in local and regional municipal affairs; b) working with other residents associations and groups in Niagara-on-the-Lake; c) Advocate for residents views and expectations with Town and Regional Councils and where appropriate ,higher levels of government d) And such other complimentary purposes that are not inconsistent with these purposes Home / About / Meet our Directors Stuart McCormack President/Chair Steve Hardaker Vice-Chair Ron Simkus Administrator Governance Bylaw 1 Privacy Policy Conflict of Interest Policy Norm Arsenault Treasurer Andrea Leja Secretary Peter Neame Director At Large Members code of conduct! Volunteer Management Policy Duties of Secretary Duties of Treasurer Bette Ann James Director At Large

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Province commits to irrigation infrastructure upgrades to 'do more' with dwindling water supply! The Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project Steering Committee announced that up to $1.8 million in total funding has been secured to advance the Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project. Read more