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Joyous NOTL picnic returns Saturday

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to bring a dish and pull up a seat as the Joyous NOTL summer picnic returns for its fifth year Saturday. The community potluck will run...

NOTL parts ways with longtime town treasurer

Council appointed Nick Alaimo as treasurer Tuesday, replacing Kyle Freeborn, who departed after more than 14 years with the municipality. Alaimo's appointment takes effect immediately.

$9.7M moves Niagara airport expansion closer to takeoff

Commercial flights to and from Niagara-on-the-Lake are one step closer to reality, after the Niagara District Airport secured $9.7 million from the province for the project.

World Cup watch party brings NOTL communities together

World Cup mania reached a fever pitch on Sunday afternoon as soccer fans came out to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to witness the final match of this year's FIFA World Cup.

NOTL had roughly $2.35M in unspent project funds last year

The money will either return to its original funding source or help pay for related work, including protective equipment for firefighters, guide rail improvements, crack sealing and more.

Town forced to grant rental licence after zoning appeal

Neighbour says home had history of bylaw violations. Other licensed properties don't appear to meet some bylaw rules   The town has issued a short-term rental...

Expect delays on town’s climate change plans

With no one to steer the ship on the town's new program to tackle climate change, the municipality’s chief administrator says it will be...

Mentor program for young girls starts this spring at Youth Collective

The NOTL Youth Collective is back for its spring session with a full schedule and a new partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of...

NOTL prepares to celebrate coronation of King Charles III

Niagara-on-the-Lake is gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III.  Both the Scottish Loft and the Prince of Wales hotel are among those celebrating...

Niagara College to observe Red Dress Day this Friday

Niagara College will be honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls this Friday. On May 5, the college will be lowering its flags to...

Parking meters in Old Town causing frustration with visitors, business operators say

  It’s been three months since 57 parking meters in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s heritage district stopped accepting any form of credit card payment.  And many people are fed...

Controversial Freedom Convoy film screened at NOTL church

Large crowd takes in documentary at Central Community Church     The parking lot of Central Community Church was overflowing with vehicles sporting Canadian flags and anti-Trudeau...

Simpson’s Pharmacy purchased by SRx Health Solutions

Simpson's Pharmacy, a venerable Niagara-on-the-Lake health care institution for more than 45 years, has been purchased by SRx Health Solutions Inc., a major Canadian health...

King’s coronation souvenirs proving popular

If you can’t make it to Buckingham Palace in time to get your coronation souvenirs, look no farther than Queen Street.  The Scottish Loft has...

Museum’s neighbourhood walks almost sold out

Throughout the month of May, NOTLers will be able to take a walk through history with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. Starting May 5, the museum’s Neighbourhood...

Growing Together: Multiply by dividing your perennials

By this time, hopefully you are well on your way to getting your garden beds all cleaned up. Once the initial clean-up is completed, it's...

Marotta’s lawyers release statement about $10K ‘campaign donation’

Police have closed an investigation into a $10,000 cash exchange between developer Benny Marotta and Coun. Gary Burroughs and have found no grounds to...

A never-ending battle for former migrant worker Jeleel Stewart

It’s been 15 years since farmworker Jeleel Stewart was injured on the job in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Today, friends and family say he’s just a shell of...

Council rejects Solmar’s demolition demands for Rand Estate

The dispute between Solmar and SORE over the future of the Rand Estate is now in the hands of the Ontario Land Tribunal. Almost 300...

Town demands commemoration plan for Parliament Oak

Town council wants to see a commemoration plan for the old Parliament Oak school before it considers granting a demolition permit to the developer. Council...

A-frame signs are once again banned in the heritage district

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has reinstated its ban on A-fame signs on Queen Street. In a news release, the town notified heritage district business owners...

Sixth horse-drawn carriage may start service in Old Town

A new horse-drawn carriage service could be riding onto the scene. Niagara-on-the-Lake currently permits five carriages to operate and industry veteran Ronda Cave hopes to...

Tiny Museum project lets participants create group exhibit

Program is limited to just 15 participants   Terry Mactaggart Special to The Lake Report Do you have collectibles, handicrafts, art, or othexr treasures that you have always...

Royal Oak students clean up Simcoe Park for Earth Day

Students at Royal Oak School had classes in the great outdoors to mark Earth Day 2023, learning lessons from nature and helping to keep...

OnDemand transit workers vote on union certification

Drivers speak out about working conditions, claim anti-union tactics by U.S. contractor. Employer disputes union's allegations and says workers are independent contractors   Drivers who work...

Queenston Women’s Chorus marks 20 years together at Saturday concert

The Queenston Women's Chorus is celebrating 20 years together as a singing group at its annual spring choral concert this Saturday evening, April 29. Conductor...

Tiny Museum project lets participants create group exhibit

Register now because program is limited to just 15 participants   Terry Mactaggart Special to The Lake Report Do you have collectibles, handicrafts, art, or other treasures that...

The Lake Report wins five first-place provincial awards

The Lake Report has been honoured with five first-place awards in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association's annual Better Newspapers Competition. In all, The Lake Report...

No charges laid after developer gave NOTL councillor $10,000 in cash

Police say they found no criminal wrongdoing and no charges will be laid after prominent NOTL developer Benny Marotta gave Coun. Gary Burroughs an envelope...

Solmar and SORE face off over Rand demolition plan

Half a decade of land disputes is rapidly boiling down to a couple of hours of prepared speeches and power points.  Solmar Development Inc. and...

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