Mayor and councillor push back against hotel criticism
A critique circulated by Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Bob Bader last week sparked some quick and assertive pushback from Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa and Coun. Maria Mavridis.
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Sports: McMacken’s 36 tops the field
Smooth-swinging senior Jim McMacken schooled the field and shot an even-par 36 to win low gross honours in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club’s men’s league play last Thursday. He also was closest to the
Business: Four upscale NOTL hotels on Tripadvisor’s Top 25 list
Four hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake, more than almost any other community in the country, earned spots on Tripadvisor’s list of the Top 25 Best Hotels in Canada. Vancouver led the way with five hotels in
Sports: The eagles were flying in men’s weekly golf league
Jared Mines led the way in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club’s weekly men’s league last Thursday, firing a 2-under 34 to win low gross and accumulating 24 Stableford points to win that category, too.
Editorial: No more fatalities — cut down the tree
A notorious stretch of Lakeshore Road needlessly claimed another life this week. We are not sure what happened or why. Any number of factors could be at play, including speed, driver error, animals crossing
NOTL woman assaulted by stranger — inside Niagara police station
She just wanted to report the fender-bender mishap that damaged her shiny red SUV. Instead, she ended up badly battered and bruised after she was attacked by a stranger — inside a Niagara police station.
Sports: St. Davids boxer falls short in Olympic quest
For one athlete, elation and joy, a dream fulfilled. For another, heartache and disappointment as a dream was dashed. On Sunday, three rounds, nine minutes of bobbing, weaving, punching and counter-punching in a
Sports: Hot putter helps Yolanda Henry to stellar round
Yolanda Henry’s putter was on fire last Tuesday in the 18-hole women’s league at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. The former women’s club champion carded an 87 to win low gross, had a low
Editorial: A strong commitment to community
We often hear from people in the community how happy and proud they are that their community newspaper — The Lake Report — regularly is recognized with awards for the work our staff
The Lake Report’s Dave Van de Laar named Photographer of Year
The Lake Report continued its dominance of the provincial community newspaper industry awards with the unveiling of the winners in the annual Ontario Community Newspapers Association awards last week. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s newspaper and news
Sports: U13 Thunderhawks win Mike Jones Memorial tourney
The U13 Niagara Thunderhawks were crowned champions at the annual Mike Jones Memorial Lacrosse Tournament on Sunday in Virgil after a 7-3 come-from-behind win over the Pelham Raiders. Niagara opened the game with
Editorial: Another successful Virgil Stampede
When you spend most of the year planning and organizing and improving an annual spectacle like the Virgil Stampede, the last thing anyone wants is for something to go wrong. Once again this
Sports: Tutton, Neudorf top shooters in NOTL men’s league
The older and younger generations took turns leading the way in the first two weeks of men’s league competition at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. Ageless octogenarian Warren Tutton led the pack in week
Library neutrality group filing integrity complaint
Members of a residents group concerned about the firing of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s chief librarian say they will be filing a complaint with the town’s integrity commissioner and seeking an investigation into the affair. “We
The sun shines on Virgil Stampede
There has been no rain, just sunshine and warm temperatures for the Virgil Stampede this holiday weekend. Large crowds turned out Sunday to take in the annual fair, which features rides, games and
10 neighbourhood homes featured in inaugural Chautauqua Art & Garden Tour
Residents of a Niagara-on-the-Lake neighbourhood will be showing off their gardens at the inaugural Chautauqua Art & Garden Tour on June 1. The tour grew out of suggestions by members of the Chautauqua
Editorial: A fairer wage for town councillors
Being a local councillor can be a thankless job. With the reading workload, complex issues, the stress of long hours at endless meetings (and the anger sometimes from upset constituents), who would do
NOTL chamber names interim executive director
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake has appointed Kathy Weiss as its new interim executive director. Weiss replaces Minerva Ward, who suddenly departed as president of the chamber in mid-April. Board
Sports: NOTL golf leagues in full swing for another season
Golf season is in full swing in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Under sunshine and cloudless skies (for the most part), the NOTL Golf Club’s competitive leagues have kicked off their seasons as scores of golfers hit
Town rejects library neutrality group’s bid to address council
Members of a community group that want the town’s integrity commissioner to investigate the circumstances around the firing of NOTL’s chief librarian were taken aback Monday to learn they will not be allowed to
Editorial: On service in the public interest
When it comes to leading and guiding community organizations, Niagara-on-the-Lake is fortunate to have scores of volunteers who give of their time, energy and expertise. The people behind the town’s many community groups,
Sports: NOTL senior completes her fifth London Marathon
Marathoner Margot Devlin conquered London on Sunday for the fifth time. Registered in the age 65 to 69 category, the Niagara-on-the-Lake runner even bettered her time from last year’s rain-soaked race by more
Letter: Forlorn hope that Middle East slaughter will end
Dear editor: I read with interest Molly Bowron’s news story on April 4 detailing the harrowing escape by two young Israelis from the brutal Hamas attack, (“Young survivors relive terror of Oct. 7
Sports: An inspirational pilgrimage to Augusta and the Masters
For many golfers, a visit to the place that bills itself as the Home of Golf — the Old Course at St. Andrews — is a bucket list destination. Anyone who travels to
Editorial: The pure power of Mother Nature
It was a dull and cloudy afternoon, when day turned to night for just a few minutes. The promise of a rare total eclipse did not come to fruition in the skies over
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