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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.

Queenston Women’s Chorus marks 20 years of music at spring concert

Celeste Brillon was always drawn by the world of women's choir, though it would've been difficult not to be. Her mother, Lisa Brillon, is the...

Plant deals, expert advice at NOTL Horticultural Society’s annual sale

Jo-Ann Fraser Special to The Lake Report Spring has sprung and the town’s green thumbs are eagerly anticipating the 17th annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society’s plant sale. It...

‘We have to do better’: NOTL workers remembered during National Day of Mourning service

For 39 years, Joel Murray was a husband, father of two and hockey coach in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Today, Murray's life is commemorated with a monument outside...

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...

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