Human remains found in Niagara-on-the-Lake identified as Toronto man
Police have confirmed the identity of the human remains found on the shores of Lake Ontario in Niagara-on-the-Lake in August as a man from Toronto who has been missing since 2022.
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Sarah Kaufman steps down as the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s curator
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is bidding farewell to the head of its organization, Sarah Kaufman, who served as the museum’s curator for more than 15 years. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to Sarah for her unwavering commitment, leadership, and devotion to sharing the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake,” says board chair Susan May Wery.
Candlelight Stroll, back on Dec. 5, supporting Pink Pearl Canada this year
The NOTL Chamber of Commerce is hosting the town’s annual Candlelight Stroll on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with proceeds this year going to Pink Pearl Canada, an organization supporting young women who’ve been diagnosed with cancer.
NOTL Kinsmen Club throws its support behind museum expansion with $25K dono
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen Club is the latest in a group of institutions and government groups to lend its support to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum in its mission to double its space, with a $25,000 donation.
NOTL hires John Henricks, former town planner, as temporary replacement for soon-to-be vacant director role
With the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s current director of community and development services set to depart from her job in one week, the town is bringing in a temporary replacement as it looks to fill her spot.
Letter: ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ casting wasn’t racist
“We all should practice “kind love against hatred” and doing one’s best. My late husband (racially mixed) did this,” writes Elizabeth Oliver-Malone.
Shaw Festival unveils show lineup and casting for 2026 season
The season includes “Funny Girl,” running April 24 to Oct. 3, with Sara Farb making her Shaw debut as Fanny Brice alongside Qasim Khan as Nick Arnstein. Eda Holmes directs.
Tickets on sale for ‘A Christmas Carol,’ the last play at the old Royal George Theatre
The Shaw Festival is performing its swan song for the theatre in the form of Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday classic.
NOTL man arrested after string of indecent acts and assaults in Niagara region
A Niagara-on-the-Lake man has been arrested in connection with a series of indecent acts and assaults reported in Grimsby, St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake over three days, police say.
Niagara District Airport details master plans to attract 600,000 fliers a year
The Niagara District Airport is looking to reach new heights and become a regional gateway for commercial air travel as part of a new 20-year master plan released this week.
Willowbank earns national award for heritage training collaboration
The award highlights the schools’ collaborative work in heritage conservation, including a summer project that saw Willowbank’s class of 2027 restore shutters at at an 18th-century fortress in Cape Breton.
Show us how you’re celebrating the Blue Jays in the World Series
Email photos from your watch party, your favourite NOTL pub, your living room — or anywhere else — and we’ll publish a selection of them.
Early bird tickets for Rotary Club’s Holiday House Tour on sale now
Early bird tickets are $49 until Nov. 8, when prices will go up to $54. As in previous years, there are limited tickets available and they typically sell out quickly.
Explore these 13 NOTL destinations during Doors Open on Oct. 18
Local sites will free admission to guests to come inside and hear from knowledgeable guides about the living and built heritage of these places.
Late horticulture society member Joanne Young honoured with tree planting
On a sunny afternoon along Lakeshore Road, friends of Joanne Young gathered to honour her memory with a heartfelt tree planting ceremony.
NOTL Golf Club celebrates historic 150th year
The sun shone brightly as golfers dressed in period attire, breaking out long skirts, fashionable headgear, tartan regalia and other historic themes to help turn the day into a memorable and remarkable anniversary.
Letter: In response to the ‘amusement park’ letter
“This council marches to its own drummer — to hell with their constituents’ opinions, which oftimes have been supported by professional, well-documented solutions,” writes Samuel Young.
Annual Hummel family cycle trek for palliative care set for Oct. 18
The Hummel Family Healing Cycle Ride is back this fall in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with participants hoping to raise $60,000 to support local palliative care.
The Lake Report honoured with 13 national awards
Since it began entering provincial and national competitions in 2020, The Lake Report has won a total of 144 awards, more than any other community news publication in the country.
Heritage experts from the ROM, Aga Khan Foundation to speak during Willowbank’s fall lecture series
Some of the leading names in Canadian and international heritage conservation are coming to Queenston as part of the Willowbank School of Restoration Art’s annual lecture series, which is making its return this fall.
Power surge: Hydro boxes get a Canadian makeover in art contest
Now in its seventh year, the program has transformed 20 hydro boxes in Niagara-on-the-Lake into public art, with three more to be unveiled later this year.
NOTLers say funding and tourist concerns raised by new parks and recreation master plan
The plan sets out a 10-year schedule to spend about $3.6 million on parks and recreational services. One key criticism is that the plan fails to explain how proposed initiatives will be paid for.
Winery group partners with museum to celebrate NOTL’s history
The new partnership will blend the region’s wine culture with its rich history while raising funds to support both the museum and the local group for farmworkers.
Niagara-on-the-Lake seeks public input on asset management plan
The asset management plan will guide decisions on maintaining and investing in critical infrastructure such as roads, water systems, parks and recreation facilities.
Human skull sparks homicide probe in Niagara-on-the-Lake
A human skull discovered near Read Road and the shore of Lake Ontario late last month has led to a homicide investigation, Niagara Regional Police confirmed.
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