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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’s History Unveiled: Follow Queenston’s trail of historical plaques

During the summer, the students who work at RiverBrink Art Museum in Queenston will take people on walking tours of the village.

Niagara’s History Unveiled: The churches of Virgil

As towns develop and grow in history, the need for places of worship inevitably become a priority. Virgil was no different. The town never grew as substantially as Old Town...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: St. Vincent de Paul Church – Part 2

In 1900, a prosperous and wealthy area businessman named Hugh Chisholm commissioned the construction of an impressive mausoleum for his deceased parents at St. Vincent de Paul...

Writer’s Circle: Corporal Wests Adventures – Sandwiches

SUBMITTED BY RICHARD WESTWRITER'S CIRCLE Dick walked into the tent and looked over his platoon. They looked up from their dinner and stared back at...

Writer’s Circle: Corporal Wests Adventures – At Sea

SUBMITTED BY RICHARD WESTWRITER'S CIRCLE The ships wake glinted in the moonlight. Dick took a draw on his cigarette and smiled. No one was happy...

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