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NOTL Votes 2026: ‘Nobody up there would get my vote’: Sewage-hit resident interrupts St. Davids debate

A St. Davids resident who stopped a Niagara-on-the-Lake all-candidates debate Wednesday to demand action on sewage backing into homes said not one candidate on stage had earned his vote.

Public park next to new development in Glendale may open this spring

Niagara-on-the-Lake unanimously backed a deal Tuesday that would let the developer behind Modero Estates build the development’s public park sooner, rather than wait for the town to take on the project later.

NOTL Votes 2026: Growth can continue without losing town’s character, says Wiens supporter

About 100 people attended Wiens' campaign barbecue in Virgil, where supporters put development and property taxes at the top of their list of priorities for the next council.

NOTL Votes 2026: Mayoral candidates face off at jam-packed debate

Monday night's debate moved through 14 questions on growth, taxes, transparency, tourism, climate change and how the next mayor should lead. The forum also exposed clear differences in how each candidate would approach the job.

Fancy hats and sport of kings: Fundraiser draws huge crowd for Niagara Polo match

Niagara Polo returned to the historic Commons on Saturday, welcoming crowds to watch polo matches with players from the Toronto Polo Club.

Arch-i-text: NOTL history, hidden under the renovations

About three years ago, a young lady of my acquaintance purchased an old house in St. Catharines’ Yates Street Heritage District. She contacted me...

‘I have to upkeep his honour:’ NOTLers release butterflies to remember late loved ones

Matt Jeffrey was a Niagara man, through and through – he played football for Niagara District Secondary School and always enjoyed a tour of...

RiverBrink aids asylum seeker who crossed Niagara River

RiverBrink Art Museum’s art show on Saturday morning began with excitement over more than art. The museum’s administrator Janet Zylstra told The Lake Report that...

Niagara-on-the-Lake is toast of the Ontario Wine Awards with 46 wins

Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t mess around when it comes to wine.  Sixteen NOTL wineries took home gold, silver and bronze at the Ontario Wine Awards this June...

Rent in NOTL now almost $175 more than Ontario’s average, new data finds

Renters in Niagara-on-the-Lake are paying a steep price to live in the historic former capital of Upper Canada. The average cost of rent and utilities...

Connection and healing at the centre of Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration

Phil Davis remembers growing up when there wasn't much about Indigenous culture being celebrated. He and his sister, Dawn Moughtin, both part of the Niagara...

Ride for Dad motorcycle tour raises $67K for prostate cancer research

When Tim Borowski pulled up his motorcycle to his first Ride for Dad to raise money for prostate cancer, he had no idea that...

Small but supportive turnout at Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground march

The march at the Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground on Sunday didn’t turn out as planned, but supporters kept their heads high. “I was hoping...

Chautauqua residents give back in Pride-themed bake sale

This weekend, you can follow your nose to 23 Shakespeare Ave. to support a cause for Pride Month. Niagara-on-the-Lake residents Tara Rosling and her daughter...

‘Two sweet potatoes in a bag:’ A love story and other letters highlighted at Ontario farmerettes presentation

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Steven Gregg couldn’t help but tear up when he heard his parents' love story recounted to the audience at the NOTL Museum...

Town, SORE lose bid to recover legal costs from Solmar

  The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the resident group SORE have been denied recovery of legal costs totalling more than $600,000 in a dispute over...

Teenager identified as suspect in rainbow crosswalk vandalism

A 15-year-old boy from St. Catharines has been identified by Niagara Regional Police as the person who defaced the town's rainbow crosswalk three weeks...

NOTL Cats Rescue in need of foster homes

If you have some spare room in your house and are looking for a bit of company, you could consider becoming a foster parent...

Ward Simpson named NOTL’s newest Living Landmark

Ward Simpson's contributions to the community of Niagara-on-the-Lake span far beyond running one of its most popular pharmacies for over four decades. His many contributions...

Arch-i-text: Subdivisions can be contextually appropriate and practical, if developers plan them right

It should come as no surprise to the folks who regularly read this column that I am not a fan of the standard car-centric...

Hot dogs have a cool time at dock diving competition

Dogs splashed into the weekend at the Meadow in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a sunny afternoon of showing off their best tricks — or just having...

Editorial: NOTL is the winner at pickleball tourney

It was a Niagara-on-the-Lake sports event for the history books — another notch in our town’s belt after last year’s Canada Games. The NOTL Pickleball...

PHOTO GALLERY: Tourism NOTL’s picnic dinner paints Peller Estates white

It was a Friday night to remember for many at Peller Estates Winery. Niagara-on-the-Lake hosted its White Effect Dinner on June 9, an annual all-white...

Cornerstone church looks to expand amid growing congregation

While other churches are closing doors, Cornerstone Community Church is looking to open a few more. The town is reviewing applications from the church to...

Strawberry Fest is back Saturday

Take a bite into the sweetness of Niagara-on-the-Lake – the sweetness of our fresh, locally-grown strawberries, that is.  The Strawberry Festival returns this Saturday at...

2023 class of NOTL firefighter grads earn their black helmets

It’s out of the frying pan and into the fire for the 2023 batch of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s volunteer firefighters. Eleven of NOTL’s volunteer firefighters received their...

Lake Report’s popular summer guide is out Friday

It’s that time of year again – when The Lake Report publishes its hugely popular and award-winning tourism guide, “NOTL: A Guide for Distinguished...

Raiders of the lost ordnance stone: How a team located the first one in NOTL

Ted Rumble’s quest in restoring Niagara-on-the-Lake’s oldest rock collection continues after some recent success. Last week, ordnance boundary stone number one was found, marking number...

Niagara Clippers declared champs at annual farmworkers cricket match

The Niagara Clippers stepped up to bat against the Vineland Lions once again this year — and they came out victorious. They beat the Lions...

Glitter galore for Ironwood visitors at celebration of Pride

There was an extra sparkle at Ironwood Cider House on Saturday afternoon, where patrons were taking part in celebrating Pride Month. Katie Henderson was busy...

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