Editorial: New council needs to listen and act
It was one heck of an election. Politics is always a battle, whether it’s loud and public, or just a quiet debate behind the scenes or out in the community. This municipal election
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Election 2022: Goettler in good spirits after third-place finish
Coming in third in the municipal race for lord mayor wasn’t what Vaughn Goettler envisioned. But still, the retired businessman was in good spirits Monday night as election results became clear that Gary
Tractor with political messaging breaks down on Queen Street on election day
A political message gone wrong or political karma? A berry harvester driven by NOTL farmers Michael and Sukyi Watson broke down on Queen Street on the morning of Monday’s municipal election. Watson had
Editorial: Rand hotel a benefit to the town
In 2018, a new Niagara-on-the-Lake council was elected, largely on the basis of defending the town from inappropriate development. Now, in 2022, those same battles are still being fought. It’s a necessary and
Secret recording claims Disero knew about husband’s complaint
Lord Mayor Betty Disero is vehemently denying statements in a secret recording that allege she was aware of a bylaw complaint lodged by her husband months before she originally admitted to knowing. The
Hovercraft service is one part of a larger picture
Plan is to build its own crafts and expand around the world, founder says A new hovercraft service proposed to connect Toronto and Niagara can be profitable with less than 30 per cent
Solmar, Two Sisters suit claims violations of Charter rights
A ruling in a legal action by Two Sisters Resorts Corp. and Solmar (Niagara) 2 Inc. against the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be delivered on Oct. 5, just weeks before the parties are
Developer pledges to match donations for NOTL Palliative Care’s Healing Cycle
NOTL Community Palliative Care is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Healing Cycle fundraising ride – but this year there’s an extra incentive to donate. Every dollar donated up to $25,000 will be
NOTL to face off in court with Marotta companies — again
Legal battle over clear-cutting on Rand property faces Charter challenge by developer The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is poised to once again face off with developer Benny Marotta’s companies in court in September
Exploring Photos: Beach time in NOTL
Although the Niagara River has a swift current, residents throughout our history have enjoyed swimming along the shoreline, whether it was off the Queenston or Niagara steamship docks, Ball’s Beach, Lion’s Beach (Queen’s
Retired businessman Vaughn Goettler jumps into mayoral race
A third candidate has joined the race for lord mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Retired businessman Vaughn Goettler signed his nomination papers Wednesday afternoon at town hall, accompanied by his wife Lauren. Goettler said it
Jamaican labour minister tours NOTL farms to learn about industry and working conditions
A few Niagara-on-the-Lake farmers had a special guest on Monday, as Jamaica’s labour minister toured some of the businesses that are part of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers program that brings in seasonal farmworkers.
NOTL Kinsmen’s ‘Show and Shine’ supports Cystic Fibrosis Canada
The Kinsmen Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual Show and Shine returned like a roaring engine on Sunday, as collector cars filled the Commons. It was a triumphant success for the 20th event, after two
Man dead, woman in hospital after being found on side of NOTL road
A man is dead and a woman is in hospital after being discovered together on the side of a road in Niagara-on-the-Lake early Friday morning. Police said the vacationing couple from Hamilton, both
NOTL man charged with impaired driving after crashing truck, hiding in orchard
A 59-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake man is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, Aug. 4. Police said they responded to a crash near Niagara Stone Road and Concession 4 shortly after
Editorial: Dedicated firefighters protect us and our homes
On Sunday, during the first weekend of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new dedicated-duty firefighter program — which sees crews working the weekends instead of just being on-call — proved just how important it is to have
Editorial: NOTL needs to go back to the drawing board with bylaws and enforcement
Our town has a sign problem — one that’s been hurting our small growers and farmers, as we documented in a story about White Orchard Farms last week. But larger than the sign
Niagara Now and Lake Report launch new website
It’s out with the old and in with the new at NiagaraNow.com – The Lake Report’s long-established news website – as we have transitioned to a new online presentation. Our new website layout
Editorial: Big cakes, big gestures, big impacts
It’s Canada Day again. This year we can finally reunite for some of our beloved traditions, like the activities at Fort George and the Rotary Club’s events at Simcoe Park. And, of course,
Virgil Stampede sees ‘record revenue,’ business association donates $1,000 to pickleball club
The Virgil Stampede saw one of its best years ever, says Virgil Business Association president Richard Wall. “Overall, it was a resounding success. Our top line revenue was one of our best ever
Strawberry Festival brings life, tradition back to NOTL
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Strawberry Festival returned on Saturday, after a two-year COVID hiatus. Across the grounds at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, people of all ages were out getting a taste of the season’s first
Butterfly release honours loved ones lost during pandemic
About 250 new residents moved in Saturday afternoon and each one of them represents someone who was deeply loved and lost. They weren’t people, they were indigenous painted lady butterflies, released at the
Editorial: Deja vu: Make patio program permanent
It’s a bit of deja vu, seeing NOTL council extend its patio program for another year — welcome deja vu. The program was established to help businesses with pandemic recovery when indoor dining
Reclaimed from ashes after devastating fire
NOTL woodworker revives business following blaze and his father’s disappearance A lot of people in Mike Werner’s shoes might have thrown in the towel. But he’s not one to give up. The
Sad that one person can affect so many
In reporting on and writing about Niagara-on-the-Lake, we make frequent trips to the town’s many sports parks and recreational facilities. It was a sad sight last week at Centennial Sports Park in Virgil, as kids
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