Planning, roads, and the question everyone is asking: will this save money? Amalgamation, hard stop. Across Niagara, there is renewed discussion about whether some services currently delivered by the Regional Municipality of Niagara  — particularly planning and regional roads — could be transferred to local municipalities like Niagara-on-the-Lake . Residents are understandably asking: Will this create efficiency? Will it save taxpayers money? Will it change local control? The

Setting the Record Straight: Context, Comments, and Accountability in Public Discourse Over the past number of weeks, several posts and comment threads have circulated on a private Facebook group regarding me in my role as an elected Town Councillor. As someone who values transparency, respectful dialogue, and accurate information, I believe it is important to document what has been said publicly and clarify the sequence of events. Statements and Commentary Circulating Online

Leadership isn’t just about holding a title. It’s about the daily choices, the habits, and the values we bring to the table. Since being elected to represent Niagara-on-the-Lake, I’ve learned that true leadership comes from consistency—how you listen, how you act, and how you build trust with the community you serve. Here are the guiding principles I use every day as I work on behalf of NOTL: Listen first. When residents reach out about heritage concerns, short-term rentals,

Growing up in Niagara-on-the-Lake is a special thing—one that, quite honestly, only those who were raised here can fully understand as well as those who have community in their hearts who will learn and appreciate it and most of all, respect it. It’s more than geography. It’s shared history. We went to school together. Then off to college. We worked our summer jobs in Old Town. We stood beside one another in wedding parties. We showed up at one another’s parents’ funerals. An