Who is WeLuvNOTL? Anonymous group worries about tourism growth
Who luvs NOTL? Well, we don’t really know for sure. A few weeks ago a group that goes by the name of WeLuvNOTL started placing ads in area newspapers, causing quite a stir
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Election 2022: Watch election results in-person at community centre or live online
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre will open its doors for both residents and candidates on the night of the election. The auditorium at the community centre will be open after polls close at 8
Environmental ‘spill’ substance is finally identified
But the substance is identified – and a Brock scientist calls town cleanup justifiable Sulfate reducing bacteria. That’s the name of the substance the town vacuumed out of the Cole municipal drain
Queenston Heights steps back in time for historic re-enactment
210th anniversary of key battle from the War of 1812 Blowing winds didn’t deter the soldiers who marched from Fort George to Queenston over the weekend to re-enact the Battle of Queenston
St. Davids neighbours concerned about series of vehicle break-ins and thefts
Kristen Rose has lived in St. Davids all her life. Growing up, locking her doors wasn’t something she had to worry about. Now, she is one of several St. Davids residents who are frustrated
‘When minutes count seconds matter’: Fire Prevention Week focuses on planning your escape
Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape. That’s this year’s theme for the 100th annual Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 9 to 15. “So the basic concepts of that (theme) are to create a
Town to appeal ruling in case against Marotta companies
The town is appealing a court ruling last week that stayed charges against two of developer Benny Marotta’s companies. A justice of the peace on Oct. 5 verbally granted Two Sisters Resort Corp. and
NOTL seasonal farmworker struck on bike in St. Catharines
A 51-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake seasonal farmworker is expected to recover from his injuries after being struck by a car last week. Ceto Reid was on his bike when he was hit by a blue
Bikes for Farmworkers founders riding off into retirement. Again
They’ll still help out or advise, but it’s time for Terry Weiner and Mark Gaudet to pass the torch What started out as a fluke encounter for Terry Weiner and Mark Gaudet turned
VIDEO: Driving the new diverging diamond interchange: It’s simple
The long-awaited diverging diamond interchange is finally open and it’s not nearly as complicated as many people feared. The third diamond interchange built in Canada, with others in Calgary and Regina, it is
Campaign Walkabout: Incumbent mayor goes door-to-door in Virgil
Journalists from The Lake Report are accompanying Niagara-on-the-Lake’s mayoral candidates as they spend a day campaigning and knocking on doors. The stories will be published in the order in which candidates appear on
‘Canada’s best-kept secret’: NOTL air cadets launch recruiting drive
From Daniel Couroux’s perspective, “Cadets Canada is Canada’s best-kept secret.” Couroux, a lieutenant in the 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is a leader with the program, which focuses on developing
$60,000 grant helps phase two of heritage trail rebuilding effort
Just days after members of the Upper Canada Heritage Trail committee held a successful fundraising run and dog walk, they received more good news: a grant to help pay for phase two of
‘I think it could be a record year:’ Some NOTL beekeepers are thriving, despite rough start to season
It’s not all doom and gloom for beekeepers. Many beekeepers had a difficult start to the season. Some lost most, if not all, of their beehives. In Ontario, 47 per cent of winter
Mayoral candidates discuss top issues
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s incumbent lord mayor was critical of her two opponents during their first head-to-head encounter Tuesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion, a meeting that focused on issues and candidate platforms. Incumbent Lord
Group begins collecting donations for burial ground restoration
A group that plans to restore the historic Niagara Baptist Church Burial Grounds now has a website up and running. The website, Negroburialgroundnotl.org, will solicit donations to help make the project a reality. The
NOTL steps up for Newark Neighbours food drive
Shelves that were nearly bare are now brimming as Thanksgiving approaches Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake really stepped up on Saturday for the Newark Neighbours Porch Pick-up Food Drive. “Last weekend, I was concerned
Heritage Trail Fun Run & Dog Walk raises more than $7,000
Runners kicked the dust up on Saturday morning for the Heritage Trail Fun Run & Dog Walk. Starting from Veterans Memorial Park, it was the first of what is planned to be an
Woman born at old Cottage Hospital celebrates 100th birthday
Inez MacKenzie didn’t expect to be back in Niagara-on-the-Lake for her 100th birthday. But on Friday she found herself sitting in the kitchen at the Flynn House B&B on Johnson Street, wearing a
‘My whole life, she’s just been there’: Legion ceremony honours Elizabeth II
In true English fashion, rain drenched Niagara-on-the-Lake not long before a memorial service for the Queen on Monday. As 11 a.m. neared, people gathered around the cenotaph on Queen Street to honour Queen
Police seeking suspect in case of mysterious yellow liquid left at homes
Residents across Niagara are again finding water bottles on their properties filled with a mysterious, yellow substance. The same concerns were reported in April, May, June and July, but now police have some
Spotted lanternfly could devastate vineyards across Niagara
Invasive insect already has been spotted just across the U.S. border Already expecting one of the smallest grape crops in years, Niagara winemakers are worried about a new potential problem – an
Research program brings new tender fruit varieties to Niagara
22,000 Asian pear trees at Thwaites orchard in NOTL an example of project’s success If there’s one thing Niagara is known for, it’s the amount of delicious tender fruits and fresh grapes the
Weekend bottle drive helps boost air cadet program
It was the perfect day for a bottle drive. On Saturday, a steady stream of drivers arrived at the parking lot of the Royal Canadian Legion 124 branch to donate their empty bottles
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