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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.

Niagara Nursery School: Part 2: From NOTL to a much wider world

In part 1 of our series last week, The Lake Report provided a glimpse into the early days of what was to become the...

Election ’22: Brian Marshall: Mayoral candidates discuss development

Disero, Goettler and Zalepa offer their views on protecting NOTL’s unique character Over the past few weeks, I had conversations with each candidate for lord...

The Monuments Men: Part 21: Until war do us part

  Sometimes marriages became victims of the separation caused by fighting overseas This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's...

Healing Cycle: A two-wheeled personal journey in aid of palliative care

My original idea was to cycle around Prince Edward Island on the new Island Walk Trail, 700 kilometres of panoramic beauty along the backroads...

Exploring Photos: The Battle of Queenston Heights

Today, Oct. 13 is the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights. This engraving, circa 1880s, depicts the battle by showing American troops...

The Monuments Men: Part 20: The Yates family’s sacrifice: Two sons lost

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

Niagara Nursery School: Part 1: Half a century of community child care in NOTL

To help mark the 50th anniversary of the Niagara Nursery School and Child Care Centre, The Lake Report scoured the scant early records of the...

Exploring Photos: Virgil from above, in 1947

Here’s a great aerial shot of Virgil in 1947. The village of Virgil grew rapidly after the First and Second World Wars. During the...

Arts: Bits of NOTL inspire Pisano’s ‘Finding Camelot’ exhibition at Ironwood

Artist Filomena Pisano is showcasing her love and admiration for Niagara-on-the-Lake on Sunday at the opening of a month-long solo art show entitled “Finding...

Arch-i-text: Celebrating three of McNab’s hidden gems

The hamlet of McNab out Lakeshore Road toward St. Catharines has a long history within the warp and weave of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Named McNab after...

‘Canada’s best-kept secret’: NOTL air cadets launch recruiting drive

From Daniel Couroux's perspective, "Cadets Canada is Canada's best-kept secret." Couroux, a lieutenant in the 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is...

Exploring Photos: Six Nations doll circa 1820

This c.1820s Six Nations doll was donated in 1909 and is reputed to have belonged to a Chief’s daughter on the Grand River. It...

Arch-i-text: Just what is that? Abbreviations and jargon of development process

As we move toward the municipal election in October, some of the candidate platforms include short forms and abbreviations that leave folks scratching their...

NOTL hikers complete challenging trek through Swiss Alps

Gruelling mountain journey is 170 kilometres from Chamonix to Zermatt Three Niagara-on-the-Lake hikers overcame extreme altitude, vertical climbs and even illness to traverse the famed...

The Monuments Men: Part 19: Flight training accident claimed life of young pilot

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

The Monuments Men: Part 18: William Wraith, his son and the NOTL cenotaph

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

Arch-i-text: Breaking a development paradigm

We need to trade 'developer models' for community designs that worked in past   A few days ago I received an email from SORE (Save Our...

Exploring Photos: Shepherd Boats circa 1950

Here is a circa 1950s aerial photograph of Shepherd Boats along the Niagara River. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club basin is located along the left...

The Monuments Men: Part 17: ‘Regret to Advise,’ three words families dreaded

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

Remembering the Queen: I almost bumped into her, and other close encounters

Mike Henry Special to The Lake Report Having lived in the U.K. for a several years, my wife Yolanda and I have a few memories of...

Instituting ward system can be a costly, complicated process

Ron Fritz Special to The Lake Report In a Sept. 3 letter to the editor, Kenn Moody asks for a reasoned discussion about a ward system for...

Exploring Photos: NOTL Coronation Parade, 1953

In honour of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, this week’s picture shows a snippet of the Coronation Parade that was held in Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Keeping it Green: On the mend: Reimagined fashion can be trendy and sustainable 

The relentless manufacturing of clothing contributes to water shortages, pollution and climate change. Luckily, sustainable trends like visible mending, buying second-hand and textile recycling...

Remembering the Queen: When the royals visited my Manitoba hometown

Miranda Krause-Chivers Special to The Lake Report During the Royal Family's visit to my hometown of Portage la Prairie, Man., on July 13, 1970, I met Queen...

Remembering the Queen: Reflections on a 70-year reign and royal visit to NOTL

Earlier this year, Canadians marked the 70th anniversary of  Queen Elizabeth’s reign as Queen of Canada. As the Canadian sovereign, she had visited this country...

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