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Where to enjoy a spook-tacular Halloween in NOTL

Whether you’re chasing ghosts, dressing to impress or just in it for the candy, Halloween weekend is here — and Niagara-on-the-Lake has plenty of ways to get into the spirit.

PHOTOS: Poppy Project returns to NOTL ahead of Remembrance Day

Volunteers draped a poppy installation at four locations this week, continuing a tradition that started in 2021 with museum members knitting thousands of poppies.

Nominations open for Candlelight Stroll fundraising recipients

This year’s Candlelight Stroll is set for Dec. 4, and nominations are now open for people to suggest who they would like to receive the funds raised from the event.

NOTL Votes 2026: Election polls open until 8 p.m., see results at community centre

Five polling stations in Niagara-on-the-Lake are open until 8 p.m. Live election results will be shared at the Community Centre and notl.com.

NOTL Votes 2026: School board trustees speak on student mental health and responsible spending

The Lake Report asked more nominees for trustees what their top three priorities are, why they decided to run and what they would like to change or fix at the school board level.

Flight service to connect Niagara District Airport to Toronto Island’s Billy Bishop

Aspen Air Charters is launching scheduled passenger flights taking travellers between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Toronto, starting Nov. 2.

No ‘A Christmas Carol’ in NOTL this year as Shaw Festival announces holiday shows

A Christmas Carol will be missing from Niagara-on-the-Lake’s holiday theatre lineup this year, as the Shaw Festival moves its long-running production to Toronto before bringing it home to a larger stage in 2027.

Concession 7 Road closed for road work part of Modero Estates development

The closure, which started Monday, is for a portion of Concession 7 Road between York and Queenston roads and will last five weeks.

Air Canada bus link to Pearson adding two more daily departures

After the launch of a new bus service this year that connects travellers to Toronto from Niagara, the service is set to expand to five from three daily departures starting mid-December, just in time for holiday travel.

Get to know these historical spots in NOTL during Doors Open on Saturday

Doors Open Ontario will be hosted in town on Saturday, Oct. 17, with local sites offering free admission to guests to come inside and hear from knowledgeable guides about the living and built heritage of these places.

Laura Secord student takes home Pumphouse scholarship

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre has awarded its 2026 art education scholarship to Laura Secord Secondary School graduate Emma Smith.

St. Davids roundabout delayed, not cancelled, says Niagara-on-the-Lake mayor

The mayor says the Niagara Region has advised the town that the St. Davids roundabout was deferred in its capital budget to prioritize other infrastructure investments: “The project has not been cancelled.”

Niagara school board candidates on their aims, visions and Bill 101 concerns

The Lake Report asked the nominees for trustees what their top three priorities would be as a school board trustee, why they decided to run and what they would like to change or fix at the school board level.

‘Contemplation in Nature’ opens Thursday at Niagara Pumphouse

The exhibition features paintings inspired by artist Sherry Park’s observations and experiences in nature. An opening reception is set for Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Advance voting starts Oct. 5. Here’s how to vote in NOTL and online

For those who’ve already made up their minds on who they want to represent Niagara-on-the-Lake in municipal government and at the school boards for the next four years, you’ll have a chance to cast your ballot early.

The Lake Report again dominates national journalism awards

When the Canadian Community Newsmedia Award winners were unveiled Monday, The Lake Report garnered 22 more national awards, bringing its provincial and national total to 192 since 2020, when the paper started entering industry award competitions.

Jet boat settlement brings $330K dock deal, public river access

The settlement, valued by the parties at about $330,000, will see the jet boat company supply and install a new floating dock system for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and more.

Sports: NOTL Soccer Club celebrates 2026 season at closing festival

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Soccer Club wrapped up another successful outdoor season on Saturday with its annual closing festival at Virgil Sports Park.

Police officer arrested for impaired driving in Niagara-on-the-Lake

An off-duty Niagara police officer was charged with impaired driving Thursday evening in Niagara-on-the-Lake, after fleeing a traffic stop and colliding with another driver in St. Davids.

Shaw Festival’s 2027 lineup will feature ‘South Pacific,’ ‘The Color Purple’ and more

The 65th season will feature Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” “The Color Purple,” “Arsenic and Old Lace” and “Grimm Tales,” among 11 productions across three theatres in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

St. Davids entrepreneur honoured as Ontario’s top RV dealer

John Petrie, owner of Niagara Trailers, has been named this year’s RV Dealer of the Year by the Ontario RV Dealers Association, the group’s highest honour.

Fast horses, fierce competition: NOTL Museum lecture dives into polo

Stephen Littlechild, a Toronto Polo Club player, instructor, coach and umpire with more than two decades of experience, will speak about the history, strategy and horsemanship behind the game on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

How line dancing became a part of St. Saviour church’s social tapestry

The advantages of line dancing, says instructor Anita Menezes, are many: advantages to line dancing: you don’t need for a partner, you can dance for yourself alone and no one expects anything from you.

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