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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.

Growing Together: The bold and the beautiful

I don’t know of too many places that have more lush-looking gardens than Niagara-on-the-Lake. Everywhere you look you are surrounded by large stunning flowers...

Exploring Photos: Road construction in the summer of 1914

As we all endure road construction season during the summer months, let's check out this photograph of a 15-ton steam roller that was laying...

Arts: With grandson off to Julliard, NOTL family seeks help with tuition

Dancer Ryan Sherk one of just 20 students selected for prestigious program   Dance phenom Ryan Sherk has one tenacious grandmother in his corner. Ryan, 18, has...

Arch-i-text: What Ontario’s new planning statement means for development

Despite widespread voter opposition, last fall Premier Doug Ford and his government rammed through the More Homes Built Faster Act, also known as Bill...

Growing Together: Let the deadheading begin

All these hot, humid days may be making you feel like a bit of a dead-head. And speaking of deadheads (see what I did...

Part 1: Missing in Action: The first Victoria Cross, Lance Corp. Fred Fisher

  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...

Arch-i-text: The tale of a War of 1812 survivor home

I became a regular visitor to Niagara-on-the-Lake nearly 50 years ago when my aunt and uncle purchased and began renovations on an early 20th-century...

Exploring Photos: View from the Court House, 1898

This photograph from 1898 is taken from the roof of the Court House on Queen Street facing northwest toward Regent Street. On the lower...

Exploring Photos: Caddies at the NOTL golf course

School’s out and Niagara-on-the-Lake kids no doubt are excited for some summertime fun. This 1902 photograph features the Niagara Golf Club caddies goofing around...

Keeping it Green: Going slow and steady keeps nesting turtles safe on roads

  Turtles in Niagara are braving roads in search of sites to lay eggs. Thoughtful driving and small acts of compassion make a monumental difference...

Growing Together: How to prevent garden diseases

In last week’s article, I wrote about a couple of insect problems that I have been seeing in many gardens at this time. This week,...

Growing Together: What’s bugging your garden?

No one ever said that gardening is without its challenges. If it were all easy-peasy, well, where is the fun in that? It is the...

The Monuments Men: Part 53: Lance-Cpl. Donald Parr, was last NOTL soldier to die

This is Part 53, the final instalment in our year-long series, The Monuments Men. It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph...

Out of the dark: Husband’s stroke inspires Jodey Porter to beat blindness

  At 72, Jodey Porter has finished an illustrious career as a senior Ontario public servant. She has been, among other roles, an Ontario human...

A sporting time: Lots of medal winners at first-ever pickleball tournament

Steve Ferley Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report The organizers of last weekend’s NOTL Pickleball Classic can look back with pride on a hugely successful tournament. The...

Exploring Photos: St. Andrew’s Church

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is gearing up for the Strawberry Festival this weekend and our Tiny Museum will be there with one of our...

Ross’s Ramblings: So much fun in NOTL — and celebrating freedom

Could we have had any more fun in NOTL last weekend? A sold out pickleball tournament at the two arenas in Virgil, with over 300...

The Monuments Men: Part 52: Pte. John Fast, died during Operation Veritable

It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Growing Together: Using your garden to attract hummingbirds

Who isn’t amazed by the sight of a ruby-throated hummingbird? They are indeed a marvel of the natural world. To think, these little creatures...

Arch-i-text: Straight lines, curves and historic house design

I have never made it a secret that I love to incorporate curves into my designs. The correct juxtaposition of curves against straight lines creates...

The Monuments Men: Part 51: Corp. Robert Craig Adam, killed in liberation of Italy

It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Growing Together: The importance of pollinators

This past Saturday, I had the privilege of helping to install a pollinator garden for the Newark Park Community Gardens on Niven Road, near...

Exploring Photos: Fishing weirs in Queenston

This photograph, circa 1910, was taken just south of Queenston on the Canadian side of the Niagara River. The men are standing on one...

Meloen’s walking tour highlights secrets of Chautauqua’s past

The neighbourhood of Chautauqua began as one of many "adult summer camps" in Niagara, as Rick Meloen describes them.  The Chautauqua movement of outdoor-minded adults...

The Monuments Men: Part 50: Less onerous and dangerous duties: Norman Hugh Manley

It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

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