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NOTL Votes 2026: The business of running a town: Mayoral rivals disagree on the job

At the final meetup of Niagara-on-the-Lake's mayoral candidates before the polls open on election day, Oct. 26, Erwin Wiens, Andrea Kaiser and Vaughn Goettler were divided on a variety of issues, including how a municipality is supposed to be run.

Niagara-on-the-Lake voters at last advance poll before Oct. 26 talk development, planning, patios

Early voting gave some Niagara-on-the-Lake residents peace of mind, while others saw it as an opportunity to make their voices heard ahead of election day.

NOTL Votes 2026: School board trustees talk 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.

NOTL Votes 2026: ‘Will they betray your trust again?’ Parliament Oak accusation heats up candidate debate

The gloves came off on stage Thursday night when one Niagara-on-the-Lake council candidate accused two fellow candidates, both incumbents, of betraying residents over the Parliament Oak development.

Sports: NOTL phenoms reflect on a season of progress on links

At barely 14, NOTL's Kaige Zhu and Eli Perng already competed in tournaments far more intense and demanding than most recreational golfers will ever experience. But they're just getting started.

Dr. Brown: Black holes can be destroyers as well as creators

The first black hole was not photographed until 2019. It's gargantuan, billions of times the mass of the sun and much larger than the giant black hole found at the centre of our Milky Way, for which studies a Nobel prize was awarded and shared with evidence that general relativity provided a "robust explanation" for the shape of black holes. 

Arch-i-text: The four faces of Regency-era properties

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to speak in various venues about heritage architecture. During these talks, one of the things I’ve consistently noted...

Guest Column: Four more kilometres of heritage trail will soon be finished

Tony Chisholm Special to The Lake Report The Upper Canada Heritage Trail committee was established in 2017 to develop the old rail line in Niagara-on-the-Lake into...

Growing Together: Summer roses deserve the best care

Can you believe that it is already the middle of June?  All the spring beauties have finished showing off and it is time for...

Exploring History: Fire insurance plaque, 1836

In Upper Canada during the early 19th century, metal plaques were provided by fire insurance companies to homeowners who had purchased insurance coverage. The...

Growing Together: The true beauty of a garden

You may have picked up on it over the last few years of writing this column, but I just love to garden. I love every...

Exploring History: June 4, 1907: Janet Carnochan Day 

Every year on June 4, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum celebrates Janet Carnochan Day. Who is Janet Carnochan, you ask? She was a local powerhouse of...

Arch-i-text: Some towns listen to their residents, and some don’t

Community resistance to ill-considered government land-use dictates are mounting across Ontario. On May 6, Oakville’s town council voted 14-to-1 against accepting the federal government’s densification...

Eight properties featured in horticultural society’s 30th annual garden tour

Jo-Ann Fraser Special to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society is marking the 30th anniversary of its annual Gardeners' Garden Tour this year. In addition...

Exploring History: Glencairn (14785 Niagara River Parkway)

This grand, two-storey estate overlooking the Niagara River is an important and rare example of a Classic (Greek) Revival house in a picturesque setting...

Arch-i-text: Don’t underestimate the utility of heritage buildings

A few days ago, I was privileged to chat with a number of Queenston residents about the history, heritage and unique character of their...

Growing Together: Pruning evergreens, the smart way

Pruning plants properly seems to be one the most frustrating and misunderstood areas of gardening. The longevity of a plant is partially determined by how...

The Lake Report honoured with 27 more awards

As the recipient of nearly 100 provincial and national awards over the past four years, the staff of The Lake Report and its many...

Arch-i-text: Let’s stand and fight for this town

Every morning it is my wife’s habit to walk her dog along the streets of Old Town. Recently, she found herself walking down Prideaux...

Ross’s Ramblings: Canadian hockey makes me ashamed, not proud

TD Bank’s ad “Let’s make Canada proud” scrolls across my television screen during the current Stanley Cup playoffs. For a long time, I have been...

Business: There’s nothing empty about Void Of Course Crystals

A gallery, a clothing store, an astrological think factory, a place for learning and healing and just plain good vibes — this is Void...

Opinion: Group supports library neutrality and integrity investigation

The following is an abridged version of the presentation that Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Tony Powell prepared for delivery to town council on May 14. The...

Growing Together: A twist of lime makes your summer garden pop

It is that time of year when we start to move out onto our patios to enjoy the great outdoors. Our minds turn to hosting...

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...

Cooking club ends season with all-star cast

Friends, family and food make for a good time, especially when you bring in one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s best-known culinary names and cookbook authors to...

Growing Together: Spring white flowering plants

We live in such a beautiful area. Spring in Niagara has to be one of the most amazing places to be.   There just...

Editorial: Thank a Virgil Stampede volunteer this year

It’s time again for the Virgil Stampede. The annual carnival is a sure sign of better weather, the end of frost warnings and the start...

Exploring History: Fort Mississauga

On May 24, the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada are providing a rare glimpse of the interior of Fort Mississauga. This fort,...

Ross’s Ramblings: Mother’s Day downtown was the kindest day of the year

Thousands of tulips were effulgent, in so many colours, and the people walking on Queen Street were so happy and friendly and kind. In our...

Arch-i-text: Flawed protocol for heritage architecture needs new vision

You are sitting in an architect’s office explaining your vision for an addition on the historic building you own. As you explain your concept...

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