Dear editor: I am sure our town councillors are pleased with their recent initiative regarding closing Queen Street to traffic. Rarely can a governing body alienate all of their constituents with one action. Merchants
Editor’s note: With sadness, but also appreciation, we announce the retirement of our first Exploring Photos columnist Jim Smith. Smith, a lifelong Niagara-on-the-Lake resident was an advocate for local history, preserving many of
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The Niagara region will remain in Phase 2 of reopening, while most of Ontario enters Phase 3, Premier Doug Ford announced Monday. Phase 3 reopening allows for “nearly all” businesses to resume, excluding amusement
Much to my delight, a few days ago I received an email from the editor of the Lake Report asking me to resume writing this column. Not only do I enjoy penning the
Dear editor: The recent move by the mayor and senior staff person of Niagara-on-the-Lake, apparently urged on by the president of the Chamber of Commerce, to overturn a decision reached by our legally
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Not everyone is happy about Queen Street being converted to a pedestrian mall, but some residents and visitors are loving it. NOTL resident Nancy Drope, who was out riding her bike down the
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s famous Ghost Walks are up and running again, offering a spooky time in “Canada’s most haunted town.” Daniel Cumerlato, owner of Ghost Walks, said it’s nice to be back in business. “I’m
A man from Barrie has been charged in relation to a Niagara-on-the-Lake break and enter. The break-in took place in the area of Stewart Road and Niagara Stone Road on Canada Day, between 4 and 9
A new resident group has formed in Niagara-on-the-Lake, advocating for sustainable and responsible tourism. The group, called Voters for Sustainable Tourism emerged June 26, and has set up a website and mailing list for
For Rebecca van der Zalm, being a firefighter was not something that was on her radar for most of her life. She didn’t dream of fighting fires as a kid and it wasn’t her life
What started out as an evening of tubing and fun on the Niagara River ended with a scare for the Randall family. Sheldon Randall, interim CAO of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and his wife Sandra,
After the sudden resignation of Niagara-on-the-Lake Coun. Stuart McCormack last week, town council must now find someone to fill his seat. Lord Mayor Betty Disero has said she’s in favour of appointing the
Some hate it, some quite like it and some think it needs more time. Business owners in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake have mixed opinions about Queen Street being closed to traffic on weekends. The trial run
Dear editor: When I moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake almost five years ago, I knew six people who lived in the area. Having lived in the GTA for most of my adult life, I had to build
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has banned open air burns until further notice due to dry conditions. The ban includes cooking fires (except barbecues and other gas appliances), fireworks and all other types of outdoor burning. Failure to
Here's a link to a story about the Legion opening: https://www.niagaranow.com/news.phtml/4068/covid19-notl-legion-reopening-patio-for-members
Niagara-on-the-Lake has 15 new firefighters, including five women. The recruits, who underwent 300 hours of intensive training since September, were presented with their full helmets Monday night as part of their graduation. The department now
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is producing videos on how to get together safely, now that the province has allowed people to gather in groups of 10, Lord Mayor Betty Disero told council last week.
With Stuart McCormack resigned from council, Lord Mayor Betty Disero said she’s not sure what council will do about replacing him. Ontario’s guide for municipal councillors says, “If a municipal council seat becomes vacant, council
After just 19 months into a four-year term, Stuart McCormack is resigning from Niagara-on-the-Lake town council and stepping down from his committee positions, The Lake Report has learned. Late Wednesday, McCormack, a first-time councillor, emailed the paper
Canada Day was the first trial run of closing Queen Street to vehicles to allow pedestrian traffic on the street. The afternoon saw people using the street, but some store owners say the
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is going to do whatever it can to help ensure all migrant farm workers in NOTL are tested for COVID-19, Coun. Erwin Wiens says. The decision to test all farm workers comes from
NOTL council held a special meeting last Friday to approve closing part of Queen Street on weekends and holidays from July to October. Three days later, on Monday, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's emergency
After being closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the gazebo at Queen’s Royal Park reopened July 2. However, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is extending the cancellations of in-person meetings and the closure of some town
Driving in to Niagara-on-the-Lake? You might just see an ad on your phone reminding you to wear a mask and practice social distancing. The Town of NOTL has launched a new advertising campaign in
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