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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.

@theMuseum: NOTL’s house of history is bursting at the seams

This is the first 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...

Artist’s work for Christmas parade fundraiser is on the button

There’s one particular decoration that helps Gail Kerr get into the spirit of the Christmas season. “I love my nutcracker,” Kerr said. “I painted him...

Photo essay – Falling for NOTL: Spectacular views from high above

Niagara-on-the-Lake photographer John DeLorenzi captured spectacular scenes around town on a beautiful fall day last week, including some rare bird's-eye drone views of the...

Sports: Team of the Week: U11 rep Wolves

The Lake Report is highlighting all NOTL Minor Hockey Association teams this season with a new weekly photo feature. Kicking it off, we'd like...

Exploring History: Future Polish premier visits Niagara Camp, 1917 

Beginning in September 1917, camps were organized on the Niagara Commons to provide two months of training for Polish volunteers recruited in the United...

Wartime history comes ‘full circle’ for NOTL’s Gregg family

A letter written more than 100 years ago has brought two families together once again. Bill McKinley of Oakville was leafing through a folder full...

NOTL getting ready to welcome Santa Claus

You better not pout – Santa Claus is coming to (Old) Town next month. The jolly old elf will be the featured attraction as Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Dr. Brown: Work on mRNA vaccines led to Nobel Prize in medicine

This year's Nobel Prize was awarded to Katalin (Kati) Karikó and Drew Weissman for their key role in the development of mRNA vaccines in...

Events to fuel your holiday spirit in Niagara-on-the-Lake

From farm gear and Santa parades to stepping back in time, there are plenty of ways to get into the spirit of the holidays...

Dr. Brown: Nanoparticles and light, the Nobel Prize in chemistry

“Your father would expect better and so do I,” was what my organic chemistry professor told me in my second pre-medicine year at the...

Ross’s Ramblings: A positive day in the world of oncology. Hurray!

Until four months ago, I never imagined I would hear my name and the noun cancer in the same sentence. I won’t be melodramatic, but...

A poem of remembrance

Dr. William Brown The Lake Report This is based on Michael Winter’s, “Lest We Forget: Walking with the dead,” about the slaughter of the Newfoundland Regiment...

Arts: Spinners and weavers celebrate fibre arts with fall sale

Jo-Ann Fraser Special to The Lake Report The last time you wore your favourite jeans, you probably didn't contemplate the indigo dye that imparts denim's deep...

Exploring History: A brief history of the Remembrance poppy

The adoption of the poppy was due, in no small part, to Lt.-Gov. John McCrae’s famous 1915 poem "In Flanders Fields." After reading the...

A dog, a gown and a busted eardrum: what a British family brought back from war

Out of the Blitz came a blessing.  Rita Steele lives in a retirement home in Niagara-on-the-Lake today, but she grew up in London under the...

‘Trunk or Treat’ at Central

Check out The Lake Report's best shots of the trunk-or-treaters at Central Community Church's halloween party.

They’re doing the Monster Bash

The Lake Report's award winning photographer Dave Van De Laar was on the scene for Willowbank School of Restoration Arts' Monster Bash Halloween Party.

Exploring History: ‘Solid Comfort’ at Niagara Camp

This photograph is captioned with “Solid Comfort: Lieutenant Cochrane after a busy day.” It shows the interior of a canvas tent that the officers...

Arch-i-text: Questions about the province’s ‘red tape reduction’ efforts

Were you aware that Ontario has a Ministry of Red Tape Reduction headed by cabinet minister Parm Gill? And yes, that is the ministry’s...

Former diplomat embraces her Niagara roots

Margaret Huber helps Niagara Symphony in latest collaboration   Margaret Huber is perhaps the only person in the region who could have given the Niagara Symphony...

Growing Together: Perennials – to leave them or to cut them back?

Sometimes, too much information can just make things more confusing. It can leave you wondering: which way is the right or the best way? How...

Growing Together: Bring your fall garden to life with colour

I think that I have probably said it before, but I just love autumn! I love when all of the plants start to show off...

Jack’s beanstalk has nothing on Walter and Lydia Plett’s version

There must have been some magic in those beans that gave rise to a Niagara-on-the-Lake couple’s behemoth of a beanstalk. There’s no giant, no Jack...

Exploring History: Queen’s Royal Hotel, 1869-1927 

This postcard features the former Queen's Royal Hotel, which was located along Front Street in Old Town. Today in this area, there are homes...

Growing Together: Get your lawn set for spring

Now is the time to set up your lawn for success for next year’s growing season. There are certain fall chores you can be doing...

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