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NOTL chamber president steps down, search is on for interim leader

After two years at the helm and being a major player in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s post-COVID business recovery, NOTL Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake president and CEO Minerva Ward has...

Proposed St. Davids subdivision moves forward with committee approval

A proposed subdivision for up to 28 homes in St. Davids has received the...

April 22’s Learn & Live focuses on heritage trail’s history

Rick Meloen is a strong advocate for learning about the history of the town. He...

Scotsman Hotel owners seek permission to add sixth guest room

There will be more room at the inn if owners of the Scotsman Hotel...

Golf club staff support colleague fighting cancer

Brenda Breen has been working at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club for nearly 10 years...

Virgil residents voice concern over next phase of Konik Estates

Some residents in Virgil are worried about the impact to their neighbourhood if phase 2 of the Konik Estates project goes ahead, town politicians...

Town moves 30 km/h speed limit signs put up on wrong streets

Oops. Chautauqua residents spent three years researching solutions to speeding on the community’s narrow streets and then lobbied the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to implement them. After...

Subdivision proposal for Rand Estate nothing new, Solmar lawyer tells tribunal

There's nothing new about Solmar's plan to build a subdivision on the former Rand Estate property, a lawyer for the developer told the Ontario...

NOTL businesses happy with economic benefits created by the eclipse

Eclipses are good for business. That’s the word from the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Chamber of Commerce following one of the busiest off-season weekends the community can remember. “April...

Learn about the man who burned down the town

History has laid the blame for the devastating fire in the town of Newark, now Niagara-on-the-Lake, in December 1813 on Joseph Willcocks, who led...

Bird watch: Northern flicker

Lily McKinley Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Northern flicker: The northern flicker is a year-round resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake, marked by its vibrant plumage and distinctive markings...

NOTL’s Peter Warrack earns Meritorious Service Cross

His work targeting human trafficking honoured by Governor General Michel Maisonneuve Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake's Peter Warrack has been formally presented with the Meritorious Service...

It was a total eclipse of the heart for awestruck watchers

NOTL experience captivates people from far and wide   With oohs and ahs, cheers and applause, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s total eclipse experience was one to remember for skywatchers...

Eclipse brings Toronto woman to tears at Konzelmann winery party

For the 100 or so people gathered at Konzelmann Estate Winery, it was almost a case of the solar eclipse that wasn’t. But an audible...

ECLIPSED! Fans say the wait was worth it, despite cloudy conditions

Visitors and residents were scattered across Niagara-on-the-Lake Monday afternoon in hopes of catching a glimpse of the full solar eclipse.  In the hours leading up...

Witness the rare solar eclipse at NOTL’s many viewing parties

Niagara Falls may be designated the go-to place to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty...

Town is ready for eclipse crowds, fire chief says

It will be "go time" Monday as the town prepares to welcome an expected influx of visitors to view the April 8 solar eclipse. Fire...

Three years later, family is keeping Matthew Wilson’s memory alive

A lovingly crafted, homemade black cross marks the spot in a ditch along Lakeshore Road where Matthew Wilson died after he was hit by...

NOTL Museum’s spotlight on donors: Geoffrey and Lorraine Joyner

“The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is the pride of the community,” declared Lorraine Joyner, as she discussed the future of the museum and the reason she...

How to watch the eclipse safely

Grabbing a direct look at the sun is dangerous at any time. During a solar eclipse the temptation to get even just a quick glimpse...

NOTL hires its first economic development officer

The town has reached into the Niagara radio business to find its first-ever economic development officer. Ashleigh Myers, who has worked for more that two...

NOTL reaps $3.5 million from broadband network sale

The town will receive about $3.5 million of the initial proceeds from the sale of Niagara Regional Broadband Network to a subsidiary of cable...

Here are NOTL’s members of the province’s $100K club

Annual Sunshine List was released March 31   It’s that time of year again when taxpayers get a glimpse of who are some of the highest-paid...

Town appoints Vizzari to regional transportation committee

Coun. Adriana Vizzari will be representing the town on a committee to advise the region on transportation matters. The appointment follows a decision March 8...

It’s not rocket science: Outdoor play is good for kids’ mental health

Now that spring has sprung and the hibernation period of winter is slipping away, Adam Bienenstock wants parents – and the population in general...

Garden club members reveal some design secrets

Elizabeth Goldman Special to The Lake Report At their March monthly meeting, Garden Club of Niagara members shared the techniques they used to create some of...

Simpson dismissal was wrong, U.S.-based library group says

Collections must reflect varying viewpoints, says Association of Library Professionals   A second U.S.-based group has stepped forward in defence of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library’s former...

Young survivors relive terror of Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Many in the quiet crowd of more than 50 people were in tears last Wednesday night as survivors of the Oct. 7 attack by...

Average home price in NOTL tops $1 million; post-COVID confidence is restoring stability

This story has been updated to correct the surname of Nathan Morrissette, president of the Niagara Association of Realtors. Whether it is Niagara-on-the-Lake or the...

Tipsters got $1M in illegal drugs off streets, Crime Stoppers says

Did you know tips to Crime Stoppers Niagara helped remove more than $1.1 million worth of illegal drugs from the streets of Niagara in...

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