NDP Wayne Gates was sworn into office on March 17, along with members of Provincial Parliament from across Ontario. He was the top vote-getter at four of NOTL's six polling stations, with some of his biggest support coming from voters at the NOTL community centre.
Often called a "Blood Moon" due to the deep reddish hue the Moon takes on during totality, this celestial event was captured by local photographer Dave Van de Laar — from the unique vantage point of his own driveway.
Carter Simpson is bringing home some well-earned bling from the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy, winning two bronze medals in two alpine skiing events on Thursday and Saturday.
“Every single day, I get reminded about how good people are,” said Steffanie Bjorgan, who started Red Roof Retreat 25 years ago to service children and young adults with special needs in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Secord helped set the stage for Confederation and establish context for the accomplishments of Canadian women today, says Caroline McCormick: “What she represents is courage and determination, fortitude and perseverance, going the extra mile for what is important.”
“Some kids don't have access to vaccination because of different situations — they may be allergic. But having parents choose not to vaccinate their kids, that’s another story," said one Crossroads parent.
With $120 million worth of fruit being sold out of the agricultural co-op every year, space is getting tight, its bosses say — and they need at least half an acre more in storage.
In the face of rising mistreatment against women, Canadian women should be empowered to use their voices and take action, says Sandra Hardy: “It’s important to use our voice and speak up and not just keep all the things inside you.”
Burns said a long-term, community-driven approach to climate action is crucial. She helped organize an invasive species workshop last month and plans to represent the town at an Earth Day gathering on April 22 at the community centre: "Collaboration is really the key to change."
The Shaw's executive director Tim Jennings outlined the festival's plans for 2025, including the rebuilding of the Royal George Theatre on Queen Street, set to be done by 2028.
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Soo-Wiens was recognized for her tireless volunteer work across different organizations across town, including Cornerstone Community Church and the NOTL Lions Club.
The Ontario Land Tribunal has given a developer the green light to move forward with a 41-unit condo development at 223 and 227 Mary St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake, after the town decided to settle the developer's challenge — in order to steer clear of the legal costs.
Trade standards need to be aligned, inspections streamlined and rules standardized, to cut red tape, lower costs and improve efficiency and competitiveness, says the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. CEO Mishka Balsom says Niagara-on-the-Lake residents can help: “I think Niagara-on-the-Lake has a wealth of local products and local businesses to support. We consciously can go out and make those choices.”
With U.S. tariffs now in effect as of this week, uncertainty looms at Dean Sanders' sheet metal business, especially since three of his top five customers export south of the border. “We need a silver lining and there's no silver lining at the moment," he says.
“We live in a wine community — we welcome any additional winery or brewery into the community,” said one person who lives across the street from Harvest Barn, renamed Alitura four years ago.
Local actress Tara Rosling relaunched her NOTL-based Little Green Shop this week — customers can bring containers like mason jars to fill with Canadian-made soaps, cleaners and shampoos to eliminate packaging waste.
Up to 25 per cent of people who have an accidental fall will die within a year of that fall, shared the Falls Intervention Team with the Learn & Live session attendees.
"I would like the outcome of me winning this award to highlight the needs that are in our community," Dorothy Soo-Wiens said. "Every kind gesture that is done makes a bigger impact on your community."
At the behest of the town, Tourism NOTL has put together a board of directors who will supervise Niagara-on-the-Lake’s tourism marketing campaigns. The town will appoint a council member to the board at a future meeting.
The games will be taking place from March 8 to 16, with the events taking place in Turin, Italy. He will compete in three alpine skiing events: Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G.
From Lego tournaments to stuffed-animal sleepovers, there’s no shortage of things to do. Here’s what’s happening around town to help you plan your break.
Property taxes are expected to go up by 7.92 per cent for the average homeowner in NOTL — the final numbers of this year's budget will be presented at a meeting March 18 and rubber-stamped into bylaw.
The Royal George Theatre will be exempt from Queen-Picton Heritage District study restrictions after council approval, which will allow the 110-year-old building to undergo reconstruction after it closes at the end of this year.
Patrolling officers arrested a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old who were sleeping in a minivan in a plaza on York Road and Glendale Avenue. Police say it was stolen from St. Catharines.
With 25 per cent tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Gates told The Lake Report he is focused on advocating for interprovincial trade without barriers.
In his victory speech at Chip n Charlie's Eatery & Bar in Niagara Falls, Gates said even during a snap election which was unnecessary and costly, volunteers came out and put up more than 2,500 of his election signs across the riding.
During her talk at Peller Estates, Dickinson said while women in business must stand up for themselves, men also need to advocate for and be allies to women in their efforts: “We're not trying to take your place. We're trying to just stand beside you."
To keep the restoration going, the heritage trail committee would have to raise funds for an engineering study and potentially for repairs and removals of old culverts, so getting an accurate cost estimate for the restorations was impossible.
