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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.

In the Philippines, coffee has become a pathway to peace

Sometimes there’s no better way to hash things out with someone you’re not getting along with than talking over a cup of coffee. That is...

Growing Together: Caring for your roses in the fall

The beautiful, classic rose has captivated people’s attention for centuries. From inspiring countless poets, composers, songwriters and artists to just being adored by many...

Exploring History: Battle of Queenston Heights, Oct. 13, 1812

This engraving by T. Sutherland, circa 1880, shows American troops (blue uniforms) crossing the Niagara River at Queenston to fight the British (red uniforms)...

Arch-i-text: Arts and Crafts movement introduces creativity to architecture

In last week’s column we looked at the Canada-centric expression of Edwardian Classicism. In that article, it was mentioned that during the latter part...

Three’s Company-inspired Old Town pub crawl to help others along the way

There may be no Regal Beagle on the route, but a trio of Niagara-on-the-Lake pubs will be taking part in the inaugural Mrs. Roper’s...

‘Stewarts’ of the land: Old St. Davids church to be remade as family home

The old Presbyterian church in St. Davids is getting a facelift. The town is reviewing a development application from its owners, Mark and Brenda Stewart,...

Arch-i-text: Edwardian Classicism, Canada’s blend of French and English style

On and off over the last eight weeks, we have explored a number of 19th and early 20th-century architectural styles that contributed to the...

14 months, hundreds of stories and one heartfelt farewell

It’s not every day I’m at a loss for words — but here I am.  I thought writing a goodbye letter would be easy –...

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Exploring History: Give thanks to our farmers

As we celebrate the harvest and give thanks for all that we have, here is a photo of Richard Livingstone ploughing with his horses...

Growing Together: Fall gardening folklore

Being a lover of all things to do with nature, I love all the folklore focused on weather, trees, leaves, fruit and seeds. Way before...

Exploring Photos: St. Davids Canning Factory, 1990

Commercial fruit growing started in Niagara between 1825 and 1830 when John Durham set out a large peach orchard on the River Road near...

New interim president aims to revitalize Willowbank

School of Restoration Arts not accepting first-year students, for now   When the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology wanted a chair for its first-ever bachelor of...

Part 12: Missing in Action: Trooper Bruce Martin died in truck crash

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Exploring History: Navy Hall Inn and Ferry House

This is an 1870 sketch of the Navy Hall Inn and Tavern and the Ferry House, which was formerly located near where Navy Hall...

Growing Together: With perennials, it’s time to divide and conquer

September is a great time of the year to step back and take inventory of your perennial gardens. Why do I say that? Well, it’s...

Arch-i-text: NOTL’s Second Empire homes have roots in French design

Over the past few weeks, we have explored a number of 19th-century architectural styles and visited local examples. From Georgian to Gothic Revival and...

Part 11: Missing in Action: Sgt. Donald Matthews shot down over Germany

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Growing Together: Growing hardy mums that’ll survive the winter

As we start thinking of fall, the one flower that probably comes to mind first is the chrysanthemum, also known as mums. There are...

Part 10: Missing in Action: Flight Sgt. Arthur Gordon Gibson

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Exploring Photos: St. Davids School House (1816-1871) 

The white building pictured here is the early St. Davids school house, which was located on York Road where the United Church and cemetery...

Heritage Garden Party celebrates NOTL’s history

About 150 people donned their summer finery – and some spectacular headgear – for a Heritage Garden Party last Thursday in support of the...

Arch-i-text: Let’s work together to preserve NOTL’s character

I was walking along Queen Street last Thursday morning when I encountered a young couple visiting town, staring perplexed at a yellow sign posted...

Part 9: Missing in Action: ‘A most efficient pilot,’ Flight Sgt. James Irvine

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Growing Together: Some crops can still thrive in the fall

Is your vegetable garden starting to have bare areas as the harvesting of some crops comes to an end? Time is running short, but...

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