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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.

Royal Oak teachers pave positive futures for students

It's carpet time. Krista McMackin, a teacher for the past three years at Royal Oak Community School, is herding kids into a group for a...

‘No limits’ for women, says Marcia Penner

The name Penner literally is a landmark in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Penner Home Hardware Building Centre is a destination, the go-to place for home "stuff" and...

Nothing stops NOTL’s women firefighters

At Niagara-on-the-Lake’s fire station in Glendale, women stand shoulder to shoulder with men, and go toe to toe with fire. Rebecca Van der Zalm has...

Dr. Brown: AI programs getting progressively better and reliable

Some form of artificial intelligence had been imagined by fiction writers in the 1800s and the first half of 1900s. But it was Alan Turing,...

An honour roll of NOTL women

Women make the world go 'round – in NOTL and everywhere else. So, we asked readers to nominate women from NOTL who they felt...

A lifetime of learning starts at Niagara Nursery School

It’s a typical morning at the Niagara Nursery School, with dozens of children flowing in and teachers setting up for the day ahead.  Amid the...

Growing Together: The benefits of raised vegetable gardens

If you follow any of the garden blogs or still like leafing through magazines, you will most likely have noticed over the past few...

Part 1: A Clean Sweep: What should we do with years of accumulated ‘stuff’?

From junk drawers to overstuffed basements, many of us have a lot of "stuff" we no longer need. This four-part series will help you...

Red brick home

This watercolour was painted by landscape artist George R. Bruenech. It features a red brick home with a figure of a woman seated on...

Arch-i-text: The ins and outs of choosing a colour palette for your home

So, you’ve decided it is time to paint the exterior of your house and are feeling a little trepidatious.  That's OK – since everyone knows...

Bird watch: Dark-eyed junco

Lily McKinley Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Dark-eyed junco: It’s “Canada’s snowbird” and it is a beautiful sight in Niagara-on-the-Lake during the winter. The dark-eyed junco is...

Signature chefs back to tempt taste buds at Niagara College

With the return of Niagara College's annual Signature Chef Series this March, guests will have a chance to sample the unique culinary delights from...

SPONSORED: Jolie offers cutting edge services in a holistic sanctuary

SPONSORED STORY While many medical aesthetic spas and salons offering beauty treatments are opening up, what differentiates the best in class are the values, ethics...

Sports: Team of the Week: U13 Local League 2

The NOTL Hockey Association's U13 Local League 2 Wolves are The Lake Report's featured Team of the Week. Pictured at the home team bench...

NOTL Pickleball Club teams up to fight Crohn’s and colitis

Pickleball is a fast-growing sport in Niagara-on-the-Lake: within a few short months, the town's club has grown to 600 members from 400 members. Using this...

Ross’s Ramblings: Open or closed? What’s up with Family Day in NOTL?

We haven’t really figured out Family Day, have we? As I rambled a few years ago, I hope the decision-makers will finally decide if Family...

Arch-i-text: The origin of ‘greige’ homes goes all the way back to 19th century

Since about 2010, the most popular colour palettes for the exterior treatment of homes have been muted tones dominated by neutral greys and taupes...

Growing Together: Does landscaping boost your property’s value?

Are you planning on putting your house up for sale this coming year? Of course, you will want to get top dollar for your...

Sports: Team of the Week: U15 Rep Wolves

The U15 Rep Wolves of the NOTL Minor Hockey Association are The Lake Report's featured Team of the Week. Pictured in the front row,...

PHOTO GALLERY: Family skate day in NOTL

Check out the Lake Report's shots of skaters hitting rinks and arenas around Niagara-on-the-Lake on Family Day.

Exploring History: Brock’s cenotaph

On Clarence Street, in the village of Queenston, stands this monument, placed by His Royal Highness, Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, on Sept. 18,...

Photo gallery: NOTL players get free entry to Canucks Jr. game

March 1 will be Niagara-on-the-Lake Minor Hockey Night at the Niagara Falls Canucks Jr. A game. On Tuesday, Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa (a longtime...

Keeping it Green: Stacked effects of climate change could hit NOTL hard

Kyra Simone Special to The Lake Report Minimal snowfall and balmy temperatures have caused confusion this winter. A symptom of both the climate crisis and El...

Opinion: Censorship and what we are allowed to read

Public libraries should be home to many viewpoints, not just progressive ones   Cathy Simpson Special to The Lake Report Almost as long as there have been libraries,...

@theMuseum: Volunteers help NOTL museum bring history to life

This is the fourth part in an ongoing series of stories to draw attention to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum as it embarks on a fundraising...

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