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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.

Growing Together: How to plant your annuals with the best care

It is soon time to start planting your annuals. I say soon, because the most important thing to know is that you should not...

Exploring History: The Queenston Heights Restaurant

This postcard from circa 1910 shows what the former Queenston Heights Restaurant looked like. In the background, there is a sign off to the...

Ross’s Ramblings: Not Maple Leafs forever. Time for some big changes

"Great Clips, the official hair salon of the NHL." That ad was on the Scotiabank Arena boards during Game 4 between the big bad Boston...

Taking stalk: Asparagus season kicks off with a bang, and lineups, at Thwaites

  It was game-on at Thwaites Farms in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Friday, May 3 as the first farm-fresh produce of the season hit the stands with...

PHOTO GALLERY: Queenston choir rings in spring

The Queenston Women's Chorus celebrated the season with its spring concert on Saturday, April 27 at Trillium United Church in St. Catharines. Some special guests,...

Dr. Brown: Losing speech is one of the worst effects of ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one of nature’s worst diseases, up there with the dementias and some cancers. For some, cancer has become a...

Exploring History: Dale’s Store

Recognize this building? It has a long history of serving up delicious treats. It is the Niagara Home Bakery building at 66 Queen St....

Arts: Pottery expert offering classes at old Virgil school

In the past few years, two former school buildings in Niagara-on-the-Lake have been repurposed to make way for a day care centre, bicycle shop...

Walk, drive, run: NOTL’s inaugural Studio Tour will provide an around-town experience of local art

Known for its theatre, wine, history and natural beauty, Niagara-on-the-Lake has so much to offer that it’s hard to imagine needing anything else. But like...

Growing Together: Time for tulips and other bulbs

We are now in prime bulb-blooming time. With the cooler weather, the flowers are lasting a bit longer. All those bright colours sure catch...

Lake Report partners with The Pointer investigative news site

The Lake Report and its news website NiagaraNow.com have teamed up with an investigative journalism publication to give readers access to even more news...

Opinion: Doing more to support our wine and beer industries

Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report Over my 10 years and four terms as the MPP representing Niagara-on-the-Lake, I have been proud to work alongside...

Arch-i-text: Wood can be a happy answer to design problems

Driving into the outskirts of Old Town, it is impossible to miss the steel and concrete edifice rising on Niagara Stone Road.  Now, this is...

Growing Together: Understanding fertilizers — what does it all mean?

Now that spring is here, and the plants are beginning to send out new growth, it is a good idea to start thinking about...

Ross’s Ramblings: Have quality leather shoes gone the way of the dodo?

My mind has been rambling as the warmer weather approaches and I want to discuss a puzzling trend: what is happening to leather shoes? I...

Code Grey: NOTL urged to do more for aging residents

With town older and greyer than most communities, health care and affordable housing for seniors are major issues   “Code Grey” is one in a series...

To the rescue: NOTL’s volunteer team is ready to pitch in

On a routine training exercise, a team of search and rescue volunteers spent Saturday morning trudging through Woodend Conservation Area in Niagara-on-the-Lake looking for...

NOTLer reveals role in bringing Apollo 13 astronauts home

Toronto, we've had a problem. Those exact words are imagined, but nonetheless echo the real sentiment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on April...

NOTL Museum’s spotlight on donors: David Murray and Elizabeth Surtees

Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report A society that doesn't learn from its past is doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past — and...

Annual summer garden tour returns on July 6

The vibrant colours and scents of summer gardens will be on display again when the annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society Garden Tour returns on July...

Exploring History: Niagara Camp, c. 1920

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum recently discovered a series of photographs of Niagara Camp taken by George A. Bash from Canton, Ohio. Although the exact location...

Arch-i-text: With high costs, we’re not seeing ‘more homes built faster’

This week I’d like start off by borrowing a page from my colleague, Ross Robinson’s playbook, and do a little “rambling” about things which...

Editorial: More ways needed to skin a catnapper

As reported in this week’s issue, and widely circulated on social media, a neighbour of a St. Catharines couple admits he kidnapped their cat...

Growing Together: Let’s explore the world of magnolias

What would spring be without seeing the first of the magnolias bursting forth into bloom? The magnolia tree has captivated imaginations across time and cultures...

Exploring History: The ice jam of April 1909

This photograph shows the ice jam pressing against the wharf and range light house while an unidentified man and boy are standing on the...

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