Royal Oak school partners with Legion to honour Canadian soldiers
The upcoming ceremony on Sept. 18 will add crucial context to what the students are learning in class around this time of year, says Royal Oak’s head of school.
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Residents want new condo and townhouses to conform to Virgil neighbourhood
The proposed condo development that came before council Tuesday night is for 14 townhouses and a four-storey apartment building.
Cenotaph restorations continue until end of October
Repairs were estimated to cost $80,500 and a campaign held in October last year helped NOTLers reach that goal.
44th anniversary Terry Fox Run this Sunday
Registration for NOTL’s annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday starts 9 a.m., with the marathon kicking off at 10 a.m.
Councillors approve zoning amendment for Mary Street condo
The proposal was originally brought to a public meeting in February 2023 and was re-reviewed, with changes made as per suggestions from the urban design committee and public comments.
Code Grey: Caregivers struggle to deal with record burnout
Steven Hall is just one of many NOTL residents who has taken care of an older family member, serving as the primary caregiver for his father, Bruce Hall, before his death in May.
NOTL remembers 9/11 on 23rd anniversary of the attacks
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents watched silently on Wednesday morning as the American flag flying over Queen’s Royal Park was lowered and raised to half-mast.
Trisha Romance to be honoured with first-ever key to the town
The artist, who moved to town from New York state 40 years ago, has become synonymous with Niagara-on-the-Lake’s beauty and charm through her work.
Heritage and funding discussed at this year’s AMO conference
No topic was too unimportant or miniscule for Coun. Erwin Wiens at this year’s Association of Municipalities Ontario conference — but one issue that’s been top of mind for some NOTLers this year, the town’s heritage assets, did make it onto the agenda.
Stock up on booze at newly licensed NOTL corner stores
Five convenience stores in Niagara-on-the-Lake are now licensed to sell alcohol, along with more than 4,000 stores across Ontario.
Healing Cycle marathon returns, organizers seek teams to sign up
The marathon can be completed as a five-kilometre, 10-kilometre or 25-kilometre bike, run or walk, and will commence at 9 a.m. on Sept. 22.
Back to school: One down, 199 more days to go
Kids across Niagara-on-the-Lake waved goodbye to summer with books in their hands as they made their way into the first day of school on Tuesday morning.
Migrant workers have unequal access to resources, volunteer group says
The Lake Report attended a press conference last month with the minister of agriculture and MPP Sam Oosterhoff and questioned them on how they plan to address the concerns of farm workers and advocates.
Native Centre finds a ‘novel’ way to get kids into reading
The Niagara Regional Native Centre’s new vending machine dispenses books instead of snacks — but it’s got kids excited either way, says one of the centre’s program coordinators.
Wells of Hope marks two decades of helping Guatemalans in need
Since its conception in 2004, Wells of Hope has constructed more than 30 wells, more than 30 school additions, two medical clinics and more in Guatemala.
Cenotaph to get much-needed restoration next month
Municipal staff and contractors will soon begin restorations to the 102-year-old tower on Queen Street, with work scheduled to start on Sept. 3.
PHOTO GALLERY: Soccer festival closes up the year
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Soccer Club closed off the season with a bang at Centennial Sports Park on Saturday.
Royal George Theatre to close its doors after the 2025 holidays
After 110 years, one of Old Town’s most recognizable features will be closing its doors to the public for good.
Sports: As soccer players wrap it up, hockey players ‘gear up’ for new season
The timing of the NOTL Wolves hockey club’s annual equipment swap coincided with the NOTL Soccer Club’s end-of-year festival — allowing the young athletes to trade gear ahead of the fall sports season.
NOTLers rally at MP’s office to support a free Palestine
A group of about 50 participants were outside Liberal MP Chris Bittle’s office in St. Catharines Tuesday afternoon to question Bittle about why Canada is continuing to sell weapons to Israel that will be used in Gaza.
Committee rejects Hummel plan for Queen St. severance, appeal already filed
The town’s committee of adjustment has rejected developer Rainer Hummel’s plan to divvy up the land of a heritage property that’s occupied a part of Queen Street for more than two centuries.
NOTL honours athlete and coach at Wall of Fame ceremony
For Doug Groen, his dad being honoured on the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sports Wall of Fame was a good enough excuse to make the trek from California.
Red Roof Road Rally returns for second year Sept. 21
Those interested in solving this year’s 25 clues still have time to enter the Road Rally set for Saturday, Sept. 21.
Late basketball coach and celebrated lawn bowler to join Sports Wall of Fame
On Friday, the annual Sport Wall of Fame Ceremony in Niagara-on-the-Lake will add two more people to its roster of honoured individuals who made contributions to the town through athletics.
All peachy as huge crowds enjoy NOTL Peach Festivals
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual Peach Festival made its return to Queen Street on Saturday with crowds like never before.
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