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Editorial: A breath of fresh air
Last week students from around Niagara-on-the-Lake spent the Friday of their March break outside town hall, advocating for better treatment of our planet. The Lake Report would like to commend all of the
Legion presenting local schools with awards during month of March
For the month of March, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake is giving awards to local schools as part of its annual Remembrance School program. Awards are given out for posters,
Editorial: Clearing the air on NOTL vs. Marotta
Last week’s editorial about the legal battles between the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and developer Benny Marotta touched a nerve. To be clear, there is no suggestion by this paper that caving in to
Editorial: Stop spending bad money
The Town of Niagara-on- the-Lake should reconsider spending funds on a series of legal battles, many of which don’t bear much prospect of victory. In April the town will defend its decision to
Editorial: Our identity could suffer if municipalities merge
Amalgamation — it could be the best thing that ever happened to Niagara-on-the-Lake? We could merge with Niagara Falls, get half of the revenues from the casinos, adopt the hotel tax and rake
Woman allegedly defrauds ODSP to the tune of 150K
A woman was arrested in Niagara Falls Tuesday after an extensive investigation by Niagara police and the Niagara Region Ontario Disability Support Program. Diana Nottingham is charged with allegedly defrauding ODSP for an estimated
Is Ford planning the City of Niagara?
The province’s review of regional governments could mean Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls and Fort Erie will be forced to amalgamate as the new City of Niagara, area political leaders fear. Or maybe one giant Niagara
Editorial: Enough horsing around
It’s ironic — these out-of-town protesters are starting to get pretty down with what’s going on locally. I’m not sure whether they’re protesting anymore, or just like spending time in town. Perhaps both.
NOTL council to look at 40 years of Queenston fire station reports
Niagara-on-the-Lake town council is set to hear a cumulation of almost 40 years of reports regarding the Queenston fire station in February. Fire Chief Rob Grimwood prepared the report, which council will use
Grape Escape expanding for great success
SPONSORED When Richard Mell first moved to Canada from England, he brought with him a suitcase and degree in criminal psychology. It was the height of crime investigation shows, he recalls, and the
Grape Escape expanding for great success
SPONSORED When Richard Mell first moved to Canada from England, he brought with him a suitcase and degree in criminal psychology. It was the height of crime investigation shows, he recalls, and the
NOTL council to hear proposal for Vintage Hotels expansion and subdivision
Vintage Hotels was given the green light to proceed with the development of a nearly a city block of land across from the Pillar & Post Monday night. The company, owned by Lais
Editorial: Lets make 2019 more friendly
It happens to a lot of us in this day and age — we develop a tendency to dislike or even despise people we don’t even know based on their online identities. Whether
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Garrison Village man hopes fellow dog owner will come forward after vicious attack
Joel Donaghy is hoping a man whose dog attacked his dog on Dec. 18 will come forward and take responsibility for the incident — or at the very least apologize. Donaghy, whose house
NOTL Penguins brave the cold December lake for 43rd year
In Niagara-on-the-Lake, certain events have become winter staples — the Candlelight Stroll, the Christmas Parade and the Icewine Festival are a few which never fail to draw crowds. But another local tradition, one
Regency skate day to take Fort George back in time
Get out your top hats and bonnets — it’s almost time for the first-ever Regency Skate event at Fort George National Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On Jan. 5, the Fort will host an
Breakfast with Santa supports NOTL Palliative Care
Santa might be known best for enjoying milk and cookies, but on Sunday morning at the Epicurean restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, it was all about the bacon and eggs — and supporting palliative care
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