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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.

Exploring Photos: Great International Railway Suspension Bridge, 1859  

This is a lithograph by D.L. Glover from an original painting by Ferdinand Richards. The suspension bridge opened in 1855 and was the world’s...

Arch-i-text: Training our eyes on the world of Gothic Revival

In architecture, the term “revival” is applied to the various design schools that use visual styles that echo the elements of a previous architectural...

Exploring Photos: Back to School circa 1900

It’s back to school time again for Niagara-on-the-Lake students. Here’s a photograph of students in front of the former kindergarten room at 267 Davey...

Part 8: Missing in Action: ‘Outstanding coolness, courage and devotion to duty’

Clare Connor received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his act of valour   In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died...

NOTL lacrosse team honoured 50 years later

They’re a lot older and a little less athletic, but the surviving members of the legendary 1973 Kinsmen Junior B Warriors got together to...

Part 7: Missing in Action: Edgar George Fisher, the final casualty

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: Plants with beautiful fall berries

I don’t want to rush things, but fall will be here in just a few short weeks. I must admit that I love autumn. The...

Exploring Photos: Honouring our firefighters, 1938

Many parts of Canada have been ravaged by wildfires and the tragic news coming from Hawaii is devastating. In honour of the firefighters battling...

Part 6: Missing in Action: Pte. William Day survived Passchendaele, then luck ran out

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: Myth-busting some common garden ‘wives’ tales’

This past week, I was reading through a gardening-type forum where you could ask your questions and other fellow gardeners could offer their advice. I...

Arch-i-text: Then along came the Regency era

For most of the 1700s, the controlling elements of British society were staunchly conservative, promoting the values of rationalism, order and harmony; attitudes that...

Growing Together: The world of heucheras

There are many plant species that have blossomed over the last decade. When I think about a genus of plants that have made one...

Exploring Photos: Peach time in NOTL

This photograph shows a team of horses pulling a wagon loaded with baskets of peaches. It was taken on King Street in front of...

Arch-i-text: Understanding the Georgian home, the style imported from 18th-century England

Upon the death of Anne, the last of the Stuart monarchs, in 1714, her closest Protestant relative George Ludwig of the Hanovers ascended to...

SPONSORED STORY: All-female cast for ‘Jenny’s House of Joy’ at Foster Festival

For the first time in eight seasons, The Foster Festival has assembled an all-female creative team and acting company for its highly anticipated production...

Growing Together: Get an early start on vegetable harvesting

Gardening can be one of the most rewarding activities and at the same time, one of the most frustrating experiences – and that is...

Part 4: Missing in Action: ‘The Suicide Battalion’ and Lt. Leroy Whitside

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: How to attract butterflies to your backyard

Brightly coloured butterflies are always a welcomed addition to anyone’s garden, not only because of their beauty but also because of their usefulness in...

Part 3: Missing in Action: ‘Game of luck’ ran out for Pte. William Rossiter

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 Cement Works

This week’s photograph is of St. Davids Cement Works, also known as the Queenston Cement Works, which was built near the Queenston Quarries by...

Hometown Traveller: Exotic birding and wildlife adventures in Costa Rica

Janice White Special to The Lake Report I retired to Niagara in the spring of 2019 and, while I have been doing photography for a while,...

Exploring Photos: Greene’s Livery Stable

This week’s image is of the former livery stables of the Greene family. The stables were established on King Street by Michael J. Greene...

Arch-i-text: A new look at affordable housing

Although you may not have noticed yet, in the face of 10 interest rate hikes since March 2022, the building industry has been slowly...

Part 2: Missing in Action: Lost and presumed dead, Sapper George Brownlee

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...

Code Grey: Nurse practitioner, more home care ‘essential’ for NOTL

"Code Grey” is one in a series of stories in The Lake Report about health care in Niagara Region. In hospital parlance, “Code Grey”...

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