Editorial: Niagara’s amalgamation gong show
“Let’s take a careful and thoughtful approach toward amalgamation. Niagara’s entire system of local democratic representation hangs in the balance,” writes Kevin MacLean.
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The Lake Report wins 26 more provincial awards
An opinion piece written by a Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillor, several stories, photos and columns by community contributors, and the journalism of staff members of The Lake Report have been singled out by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association in its annual awards.
Year in Review, part 2: Politics and growth dominate, but plenty to celebrate, too
In the second half of 2025, development pressures, the Royal George Theatre rebuild and the Parliament Oak hotel project dominated the headlines in Niagara-on-the-Lake. But there also was plenty to celebrate.
Sporting Heroes: NOTL athletes of all ages excel
Young, old and in every age group in between, Niagara-on-the-Lake boasts many athletes who have achieved remarkable things in sport.
Community Heroes: Making a difference
This year, The Lake Report has chosen to single out some of the individuals who have made it their “job” to selflessly give back to the community.
NOTL’s ‘Newsmakers of the Year’: Developers, council face strong new challenger in residents association
“Will builders and developers have free rein to ‘build, baby, build’ here in NOTL and everywhere else in the province? The future of places like Niagara-on-the-Lake hang in the balance.”
Year in Review: Growing pains, a grassroots movement, speed cam vandals and an iconic estate torched
From federal and provincial elections, Trump trade wars, a polar vortex, mysterious vandals who repeatedly cut down the Virgil speed camera and more, here are some of the biggest and best stories of the first six months of 2025.
Sports: NOTL teens run away with all-American titles at U.S. race
Two Niagara-on-the-Lake teens helped lead their track club to a first-place finish at the prestigious U.S. cross-country running national championships last Saturday.
St. Davids boxer wins her fifth national championship
Wright showed her dominance in the ring again, winning her fifth career national championship, a phenomenal accomplishment, says the head of Boxing Canada.
Driver jailed 11 months in crash that killed cyclist, 84
On Wednesday afternoon in St. Catharines Superior Court, Justice Michael Bordin ordered Moore to serve 11 months in custody followed by a 20-month driving ban.
Sports: NOTL’s Margot Devlin completes her 13th NYC Marathon
The Niagara-on-the-Lake resident completed her 13th New York City Marathon on Sunday, a phenomenal accomplishment for anyone, let alone a senior who trains at home and on the streets of NOTL.
Editorial: Folksy Ford and the end of speed cameras
“It is a cash grab, sure,” writes Kevin MacLean of the speed camera program. “But so what? It’s a penalty earned for not obeying the law, in a school zone, amid warning signs.”
Sports: NOTL teams perform well in hometown tourney
Two Niagara-on-the-Lake rep hockey teams finished near the top of their divisions in the annual Harvest Classic tournament in Virgil last weekend.
Sports: Men’s leaguers showcase skills in golf finale
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club’s popular Thursday men’s league wrapped up its season with a bang last week with a banquet and prize giveaway — plus an opportunity for some of the talented big dogs to strut their stuff.
Sports: Golf leagues wrap up club’s 150th season
Most of the leagues at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club have wrapped up and already held their year-end banquets, with only the Thursday men’s league still to come.
Sports: Murray slams it home for rare eagle 2
Smooth-swinging lefty Glen Murray managed a rare feat on the first hole during men’s league action at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club last Thursday.
Sports: Trio of NOTL juniors finish second in Champions golf tourney
Lucas Roberts-Ramos, the junior champ at the NOTL Golf Club, and Eli Perng, top junior at both the Cherry Hill Club and Eagle Valley, finished in a four-way tie for second in the tourney, played at Cardinal Lakes Golf Club in Welland.
Award-winning painting celebrates golf club’s 150th anniversary
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, founded on its current location in 1875, has been marking its birthday all season — and on Sept. 26 it will hold a commemorative tournament and reception to celebrate in style with some 180 golfers hitting the links.
Sports: Sunny skies inspire low scores in NOTL golf leagues
Reigning club champion Louise Robitaille was atop the leaderboard thanks to her 82. Yolanda Henry (87), May Chang (92) and Margot Richardson (93) were next in line.
Editorial: NOTLers pay way too much for policing
“If taxation is to be equitable, Niagara Region needs to adopt a new model that does not penalize residents who happen to live in a low-crime community where their home has appreciated in value over the past decade or two,” writes Kevin MacLean.
Sports: NOTL golfers celebrate some great scores
After kicking things off with a cheerful social gathering filled with fresh fruit and sweet treats, members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake nine-hole women’s league wrapped up trophy play in style Tuesday.
Sports: NOTL boxer loses tough bout at world championships
After a decisive win in her first bout at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, NOTL fighter Mckenzie Wright lost a unanimous decision Tuesday to a boxer from China in the round of 16.
Analysis: NOTL beach failed E. coli tests most days this summer
In the past, Queen’s Royal, home to the town’s famous gazebo, has often been declared unsafe, so this year The Lake Report obtained and analyzed water test data gathered by Niagara Region staff to determine how good — or bad — the situation was.
Sports: Sharpshooters earn prizes in NOTL golf leagues
There were prizes aplenty Tuesday as the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club’s 18-hole women’s league competed for closest to the pin and longest drive.
Young NOTL golfers perform well in U15 Canadian championships
Two young Niagara-on-the-Lake golfers, Kaige Zhu and Eli Perng, turned in strong performances at the Canadian under-15 championships in British Columbia this week.
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