Kevin MacLean, Author at Niagara Now

Editorial: Ford needs to act ‘For the People’

Premier Doug Ford, writes Kevin MacLean, “has shown time and time again that, really, he is ‘For the People’ — though maybe just not the common people who have to live with his actions and decisions.”

Sports: Memorable performances for Wolves in provincial tourneys

Two rep hockey teams that competed in last weekend’s provincial championships encountered high-calibre opposition while turning in exciting performances.

Sports: Two NOTL teams vie for provincial titles

The NOTL U13 and U15 Wolves both prevailed against imminent playoff elimination, earning berths in the provincial championships in Halton Hills at the end of March.

Obituary: Hundreds fill community centre to celebrate Wayne Cardiff

Hundreds of friends, neighbours and colleagues filled the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre Saturday afternoon to honour and say farewell to Wayne Cardiff, a much-loved and admired man about NOTL.

Niagara Region chair resigns over ownership of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’

Niagara Region Chair Bob Gale resigned late Wednesday night after two anti-racism groups questioned why he owns a rare, signed copy of Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf.”

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.

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.

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