Kevin MacLean, Author at Niagara Now

Editorial: Town needs to protect whistleblowers

In the digital information age, there are few secrets that don’t eventually find their way into the public realm. That’s usually because someone, somewhere knows the truth or knows when some sort of

Editorial: A new approach at NOTL fire department

Kevin MacLean Managing Editor When emergencies occur, whether it’s a fire, car crash, medical emergency or major tragedy, almost always the first to arrive on the scene is the fire department. Whether we

Maya takes fight for diabetes monitors to Queens Park

Eight-year-old Maya Webster took her fight for government-funded glucose monitors to Queen’s Park Wednesday. The Niagara-on-the-Lake youngster, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age two, met with Niagara Falls MPP Wayne

Sing-along Messiah highlights ChoralFest’s final weekend

Music Niagara’s first-ever ChoralFest kicked off in spectacular fashion with the Elmer Iseler Singers last weekend and the festival continues with a series of choir concerts over the next several days, including Sing-along

Chartwell Niagaracited for previouspatient altercations

A Niagara-on-the-Lake long-term care home, where an altercation between two residents has led to a manslaughter charge, has been the subject of two “critical incident” investigations since March. Chartwell Niagara at 120 Wellington

Editorial: Kudos to NOTL’s young climate activists

Kudos and congratulations to Hazel Norris and Molly Shara, two 13-year-old activists from Niagara-on-the-Lake, who have decided they want their municipality to take the climate crisis seriously. The St. Michael Catholic School students

Editorial: Take time to remember

The mournful sounds of The Last Post. Rhythmic footfalls of veterans and cadets, marching to honour the past. Heartfelt, tearful tributes to men and women who fought for their country. Young and old,

Survey shows The Lake Report is #1 among NOTL readers

Kevin MacLean Managing Editor We asked and you answered. Nearly 500 readers participated in The Lake Report’s first readership survey this fall and we are indebted to you for the exceptional feedback and suggestions

Golf: Wrighteous mens league victory

Editorial: Amalgamation is dead. But change needed

The Ontario government caught almost everyone off-guard last week when Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark dropped some unexpected news: The Tories were NOT going to wipe out the regional system of government that

No forced amalgamation for Niagara: Province decides ‘one size doesn’t fit all’

Editorial: Voter turnout needs a boost

Congratulations to all seven people who opted to run as candidates in the riding of Niagara Falls. Choosing to put yourself out there for all to see – and, ultimately, for the voters

Obituary: John Hinchley, 81, coach, teacher, raconteur

NDP unveils plan to fight for Niagara

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story mistakenly said the NDP annoucement was made on Monday. Vowing to “fight for you,” federal NDP candidates across Niagara on Tuesday unveiled a list of

Editorial: Make an informed choice, but do vote

Every four years or so we get to exercise an inalienable democratic right by choosing our elected representatives in Ottawa. For the past five weeks, and for many months before that as the inevitable

Thompson, Wiens, Shelly big dogs in WOOFs competitions

Women capture Wood Trophy for fifth year

Fry sizzles with 2-under 34

Greens win Matrimonial, Mantle aces #4

Ginny and Paul Green have won what is probably one of the toughest titles to win at the NOTL Golf Club – the annual Matrimonial Tournament.

UPDATED: Police seek gunman after St. Davids home hit in targeted drive-by shooting

Police are seeking least two men after a “targeted” drive-by shooting early Sunday in a normally quiet neighbourhood of St. Davids.

Men edge women in Ryder vs. Solheim match

Editorial: The worst times and the best times

It’s been a tough few days in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Tragedy struck late Saturday night when a 33-year-old seasonal farm worker from Mexico was killed by the driver of a pickup truck as she walked

Golf: Fearsome foursome shoots -8 to win Chautauqua Open

A golf pro, a respected officer of the court, a Niagara golf legend and former club champion, and a neighbourhood celebrity – those were all the ingredients required for winning the annual Chautauqua Open championship

Memorable summer for NOTL native in Scotland

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – It’s the summer of a lifetime. You love to play golf, are really good at it, and you get to live in a Scottish village at the historic home

UPDATED: Check yoursurveillance cameras for Dodge Ram pickup wanted in fatal hit-and-run, police say

Niagara police detectives are asking the public and businesses to check their surveillance cameras in case they captured images of the vehicle wanted in a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday night. A 33-year-old woman died after she

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