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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.

The Golden Plunger: Pillitteri Estates Winery

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol Pillitteri Estates Winery is on Niagara Stone Road and provides an “Olympic” experience, proudly presenting “Team Canada’s” wine collection and a...

Wine Thang: What is phyloxerra?

The staff of Ravine Winery shares their expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect of wine in this regular feature. So, whether...

Archi-i-text: It’s a rarity in NOTL

There is something glorious about fully-expressed Second Empire buildings. Perhaps it has to do with the vertical lines, which draw one’s eyes upward. Then again,...

Exploring photos: William Kirby’s House

This painting, done at the corner of Victoria and Front streets, shows the home of historian William Kirby, which was built in 1818. Kirby was a novelist,...

An appreciation: Dave Wall will always be the Captain

Paolo Miele Special to The Lake Report I first met Dave Wall when, at the young age of 15, I became friends with his son Richard. That year I was...

History Unveiled: St. Andrew’s Manse may have been safe haven for slaves

Elizabeth Masson Exclusive to The Lake Report Did St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church’s Manse harbour runaway slaves during the pre-Civil War era? Very likely. The first Presbyterian church...

The Golden Plunger: Lailey Winery

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol While travelling along the scenic Niagara Parkway we stopped at Lailey Winery. As you drive up, a beautifully carved totem pole greets you,...

Exploring photos with Jim Smith: Fred Curtis, another barber

Fred Curtis was just one of three barbers we had on Queen Street. In this 1946 painting by Betty Lane, Fred can be seen cutting a...

Arch-i-text: Kitchen tradition dictated form

So, if you were among the moneyed class living in the Town of Niagara (aka Niagara-on-the-Lake) during the first third of the 19th century, where...

Remembrance Day: Memories of wartime Britain, 1942

Jean Baker Special to The Lake Report Christmas 1942 in wartime Britain was marked by austerity measures. Food and clothing rationing, a minimal petrol allowance for cars,...

Golden Plunger: Gate House Kitchen & Cafe

Gate House Kitchen & Cafe 142 Queen St., NOTL As we strolled through the historic town of NOTL, we stopped by the Gate House Kitchen & Cafe...

History Unveiled: Private Stanley Byfield: A soldier’s story

As we approach Remembrance Day, it is only fitting that the story of Stanley Byfield be told – a young man, like millions of others,...

Writers’ Circle: Daredevil William ‘Red’ Hill Sr.

Bill Hamilton NOTL Writers' Circle Back in 1948, the family business of the famed river man, Red Hill Sr. came under hard times and was subjected...

It’s a Wine Thang: Olfactory bulb

  The staff of Ravine Winery share their expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect of wine in this regular feature. So, whether...

Stay Fit NOTL: Fat-Burning No Equipment Circuit

Stay Fit NOTL with Jaclyn Willms Let’s face it, sometimes we just can’t get to the gym for a workout. Maybe you have a small one...

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