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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: Following in the footsteps of our ancestors

To claim that footprints are far more interesting than skulls might seem odd coming from a neurologist who spent a career dealing with diseases...

Enjoy museum talks from the comfort of home

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is taking the chill out of the winter season with programs that can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. The museum...

Exploring History: Steamship dock at Chautauqua

This photo postcard shows Lake Ontario from Chautauqua at One Mile Creek. The wooden stakes leading into the water were the remnants of the...

Growing Together: The magic of marcescent trees

There is one thing that you can always count on in the world of horticulture – there is always more to learn about. I am...

Arch-i-text: Innovative ways to meet build more homes quickly

Over the past five decades I have been blessed to work with some pretty brilliant folks, each of whom have freely shared pearls of...

Sports: Team of the Week: U8 Local League

This week we salute the NOTL Minor Hockey Association's U8 Local League team as The Lake Report's Team of the Week. Front row: Dylan...

Exploring History: The Railroad School

Here is the 1911-1912 class standing out front of the Railroad School at 1416 Line 3 Rd. The teacher behind the students is Elizabeth...

Ross’s Ramblings: Niagara punches way above its weight musically

The holiday season brought even more musical and cultural events to our wonderful part of the world, and it was tiring to try to...

Sports: Team of the Week: U7 Initiation Program 2

The members of the NOTL Minor Hockey U7 Initiation Program 2 team are this week's Lake Report Team of the Week. Front row: Brendan...

Niagara Parks chefs team up for culinary journey

Chefs from Niagara Parks restaurants will demonstrate their culinary skills at an event designed to showcase the region’s culinary heritage. Bill Greenan, head chef at...

Growing Together: More gardening trends for 2024

In last week’s article, I wrote about a few of the gardening trends for 2024. They all had to do more with environmentally friendly practices...

@theMuseum: So many artifacts, so little space

This is the third of an ongoing series of stories focused on the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum as it embarks on a fundraising campaign for an...

PHOTOS: Taking time to celebrate the new year

A sizable crowd turned out as usual on New Year's Eve to ring in the new year at midnight at the clock tower on...

Success was ready-made for Cacio Pepe

COVID boosted business for award-winning NOTL food entrepreneur Entrepreneurship runs in Justin Pepe's blood, and now, he's come into his calling, serving gourmet Italian meals...

Still time to take part in survey on senior housing needs

There is still time to complete a survey that hopes to find out what Niagara-on-the-Lake residents’ housing needs and desires are as they age. So...

Exploring History: Queen Street, 1873

This 1870 view of the south side of Queen Street shows, from right: John Lees Alma's upscale grocery and wine store, originally built in...

Year in Review: 12 months of change in Niagara-on-the-Lake

With new development proposals from Old Town to Glendale sparking controversy, the resignation of the town's chief administrator, and the first year of the...

Dr. Brown: ‘Do you love me?’ Long-term care residents can thrive on love and attention

My father-in-law was a good-natured, outgoing man with a sunny disposition and gifted with a lively sense of humour. One of the many games...

Sports: Team of the Week: U9 Minor Development

The Lake Report's first Team of the Week for 2024 are the members of the NOTL Minor Hockey Association's U9 Minor Development team. Front...

@theMuseum: Connection to area’s history important to NOTL Museum, curator says

This is the second of an ongoing series of stories about the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum as it embarks on a multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign for an...

Ross’s Ramblings: Sandy Sugarswirl at North Pole delights Niagara children

It’s been a wonderful 33 years for one Canada Post employee, who was very busy over the holidays writing letters to Niagara area children...

Rise in antisemitism has united Jewish community, rabbi tells Hanukkah celebration in NOTL

Prominent criminal lawyer Brian Greenspan was featured speaker at Navy Hall gathering   Tension between supporters of Israel and Palestine has prompted an increase in antisemitic...

PHOTO GALLERY: Crowds cheer as Tractor Parade rolls through Virgil

Farm tractors (large and small), vineyard equipment, flatbed trailers, ATVs and much more took to the streets of Virgil on the evening of Thursday,...

Wine industry applauds elimination of 6.1% tax, as Ford changes where booze can be sold

Thursday was a good news day for Niagara's wine industry, with an announcement by the Ontario government that includes several new measures to support...

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