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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.

Memories of Queen Elizabeth II: Send us your stories, photos and recollections

The death of Queen Elizabeth is not only the end of a royal era, but a time for Canadians to reflect on what her...

Exploring Photos: Polo on Commons with the 1st King’s Dragoons

If you ever wondered what the historical connection of hosting polo matches on the Commons in Niagara-on-the-Lake might be, all you have to do...

Growing Together: Now is an ideal time to plant a new tree

But do your research so you make the right choice for type and location They say that the best time to plant a tree is...

Arch-i-text: Good design underwrites the future of NOTL

Council candidates need to take a stand on imposing design guidelines   In past columns I have often referred to and described the attributes of a...

Soldiers will re-enact Battle of Queenston Heights on 210th anniversary

Soldiers will step back in time next month as they march from Fort George to Queenston Heights to re-enact the Battle of Queenston Heights...

Tales of trauma and triumph at Rainbow Warriors talk

Surviving at the intersection of queer and Indigenous is no small feat. For Lyndon George, as a gender divergent Indigenous person who grew up in...

The Monuments Men: Part 16: Two NOTL soldiers who died accidentally

When researching the local men commemorated on Niagara-on-the-Lake’s memorial clock tower cenotaph, it is natural to think of men killed in battle. However, several died...

The Monuments Men: Part 15: A son’s death left an impoverished family

More than 45,000 Canadian men died in service during the Second World War. When a member of Canada’s armed forces died in service there were...

Exploring Photos: Beach time in NOTL

Although the Niagara River has a swift current, residents throughout our history have enjoyed swimming along the shoreline, whether it was off the Queenston...

Arch-i-text: A tale of demolition by neglect

Back in the 1980s my driving route between home and the airport took me past one of a comparatively few Canadian Regency Octagon houses....

The Monuments Men: Part 14: Defiant warrior Jack Dietsch died in German counterattack

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...

NOTL ‘Butterfly Queen’ urges help to preserve endangered monarchs

If there’s a butterfly anyone can identify, it’s the monarch. That's why the migratory monarch's new designation as an endangered species by the International Union for...

The Monuments Men: Part 13: John Unger bailed out but his parachute never opened

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...

U.S. author sets romantic novel in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Region is "the most beautiful area I've ever seen in my life,” Andrew Pender says Romantic Niagara-on-the-Lake was the optimal setting for American author Andrew...

Caterpillars of pretty white butterflies are voracious eaters

Charlotte Letkemann Special to The Lake Report You may have noticed a lot of quick-flying little white butterflies around lately. They are European cabbage white butterflies, which...

Pumphouse kits bring art to long-term care residents

  Two NOTL care homes say residents love the innovative arts program Seniors are tuning into their artistic sides at Pleasant Manor and Upper Canada Lodge...

The Monuments Men: Part 12: Percy Hindle was victim of fortunes of war

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...

Recipe: Secrets to an award-winning peach pie

Erika Tubb's delicious peach pie was judged peachy keen during Saturday's Peach Celebration. Here are the winning pie ingredients and baking instructions courtesy of the...

NOTL Kinsmen’s ‘Show and Shine’ supports Cystic Fibrosis Canada

The Kinsmen Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake's annual Show and Shine returned like a roaring engine on Sunday, as collector cars filled the Commons. It was a...

Exploring Photos: Remembering tennis in NOTL

With the Canada Summer Games tennis matches happening right here in our hometown, we have the privilege of witnessing some of Canada’s future Olympians...

The Monuments Men: Part 11: Trooper John Grimstead died during Italian campaign

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 10: Greaves family waited years to know fate of missing son

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...

Romantic night at the library: Between the Stacks brings speed dating to NOTL

Forget Tinder, OKCupid and other modern looking-for-love rituals. The success of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library's first speed dating session has  ensured there will be more...

SPONSORED: Pillitteri Estates Winery proprietor and founder Gary Pillitteri given Award of Distinction by Wine Growers Canada

The Award of Distinction is the pre-eminent award for the Canadian wine industry and regarded as the highest form of peer recognition and appreciation. The award was...

Arch-i-text: Brought back from the brink

The threatened historic houses of Niagara-on-the-Lake is a topic this column has spoken about many times over the past few years. I find it...

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