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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.

Arch-i-text: Doing the right thing wrong

Sometimes the undertakings of government leave me confused. Take, for example, the recent draft bylaw addressing garage setbacks introduced by town council on Feb. 3. In...

Exploring photos: Vern Davey’s butcher shop

The store on Queen Street that is now Just Christmas previously was the Niagara Advance’s printing and publishing office. Prior to the Advance, the store was home to...

Arch-i-text: The contract

Brian Marshall Featured With design plans in-hand, completing the quotation process is relatively straight-forward. The short-listed contractors don’t have to guess at the scope-of-work, it’s there...

Stay Fit NOTL: Fitness on vacation

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report It is the season for vacations and travelling and your fitness and health may get pushed to the back...

Hometown Traveller: Blending adventure and tranquillity in Costa Rica

Forget everything you think you know about a vegan yoga retreat in Costa Rica.

Golden Plunger: Niagara College Teaching Winery

Niagara College Teaching Winery 135 Taylor Rd., NOTL One of the wine experts at the Niagara College Teaching Winery will lead your group out to their vineyards (weather permitting)...

Stories of black history in NOTL: Settlement in Niagara

Shawna ButtsNOTL Museum ???????Special to The Lake Report/Niagara Now Niagara is one of the few towns in Ontario that has had black residents since the province’s inception....

History Unveiled: Launcelot Servos was a Niagara golf pioneer

The surname Servos is quite prominent in the history records of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Few, though, know of Launcelot Cressy Servos, golf professional, golf instructor, golf...

Exploring photos with Jim Smith: Niagara firefighters

A few Niagara firefighters from years past are seen in this picture playing cards at the old fire hall on King Street. While I don’t have the...

Arch-i-text: A design for quotation

The old saying that goes “Anything is possible provided you throw enough money at it” is perhaps nowhere more appropriate than during a renovation....

The Golden Plunger: Two Sisters Winery

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol While patrolling along the Niagara Parkway we happened upon a lovely winery called Two Sisters. This scenic establishment is nestled into the Niagara Escarpment...

Military efficiency at Legion fish fry

Many Niagara-on-the-Lake residents will tell you the same thing when it comes to fish and chips in town — the Legion does it best.

Arch-i-text: Short-listing the pros

Now that we’ve met with the potential contractors, it’s time to check the references (a minimum of three) they provided you with. In last week’s...

History Unveiled: South Landing Inn still operates today

Linda Fritz Exclusive/The Lake Report South Landing was one of the earliest resting places for travellers in the village of Queenston. There is, however, some debate...

Golden Plunger: Club 55

Club 55 3 Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL Even though it was early afternoon when we arrived, the place had a club-like atmosphere. The pub food was...

Stay Fit NOTL: Cable machine workout

Here’s a full body workout for those days you don’t have much time, or when it’s busy at the gym. Head over to the...

Exploring Photos: Dewey McCourt

Everyone in town knew Dewey McCourt and his family. In 1946, he bought the Brock Theatre, and it this composite picture taken that he is seen on the...

Hometown Traveller: Volcano’s eruption disrupted visit to Manila

Sharon Frayne NOTL Writers’ Circle Some still call it the greatest fight in the history of boxing. Muhammad Ali called it the “Thrilla in Manila” when he defeated...

Arch-i-text: Prepping for a team

A wise man once told me that the best result is always generated through the combined effort of a cohesive, talented team. Time and...

Exploring photos with Jim Smith: Ross Hunter

Ross Hunter was a mechanic at the BA (British American) service station on Queen Street, as seen in this picture. Today, the Shaw Cafe is on...

Stay Fit: Four workouts to keep you going

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report Get out your small loop bands, booty bands or resistance bands and get sweaty with us at home, at...

Exploring photos: John Wright

John Wright, seen in this picture, lived at the foot of King Street next door to the Whale Inn. For many years he was the director of...

Stay Fit NOTL: Flatten (and flatter) your core

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report Your core is the foundation of all your movement — your body’s power, stability and strength comes from your...

Hometown Traveller: Renting a car is best way to see a country

Don Cameron Special to The Lake Report The most challenging thing after finding a parking spot in Trieste was getting out of it. Most of this Italian...

Dr. Brown: Even when Einstein was wrong, he was right

Dr. William Brown Special to The Lake Report In one of four pivotal studies in 1905, any one of which would merit a Nobel prize, Albert...

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