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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.

NOTL fire department reports increasing demand for services

As the town gets bigger, the demands on Niagara-on-the-Lake’s emergency services are growing. NOTL Fire and Emergency Services is reporting that in 2022 it responded...

Soothing scents and colourful blooms

NEOB Lavender expands with bigger farm, adds Queen Street storefront   This summer, the intersection of Niagara Stone Road and Concession 7 Road will be alive...

NOTL schools use Black History Month to tackle a tough subject

The history of slavery is a weighty topic for the classroom. That's why schools in Niagara-on-the-Lake tend to use Black History Month as an opportunity...

Code Grey: Workers, advocates paint a grim picture of health care in Niagara

"Code Grey" is one in a series of stories in The Lake Report about health care in Niagara Region. In hospital parlance, "Code Grey"...

Parks Canada cutting down three hazardous trees at Butler’s Barracks

Parks Canada is cutting down three hazardous trees at Butler's Barracks, a national historic site on John Street.  The three trees are located near the...

In-depth: How new Ontario law curtails town’s power over development

Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake could soon start to feel the effects of the province’s new housing legislation, Bill 23, which became law late in November. After...

Farmworker Hub opening social space for seasonal workers

Seasonal farmworkers will soon be able to visit the Farmworker Hub to mingle in its new upstairs social space.   As of March 19, the...

Residents loudly express dislike for Mary St. apartment plan

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents came out in force this week to tell proponents of a new apartment building on the edge of Old Town that they...

Town abandons legal fight over clear-cutting at Rand Estate

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has withdrawn its appeal of a court’s decision to stay charges against two of developer Benny Marotta’s companies. After an update...

Two Sisters plans boutique hotel for Parliament Oak site

A new proposal for the Parliament Oak property in Old Town is in the works. Residents of the neighbourhood around 325 King St. received letters...

NOTL women entrepreneurs talk business

A group of 20 NOTL business women met up at the Old Winery last Thursday for the first-ever Evening for Women in Business. Helle...

New Native Centre board chosen amid allegations, strife

Members of the Niagara Regional Native Centre elected a new board last week amid allegations from senior staff that former board members had abused...

Sandtrap’s Super Bowl bash supports Red Roof

For its first year back at full capacity post-COVID, the Sandtrap Pub & Grill was full to the brim this Super Bowl Sunday. “We started...

Sweet! Valentine’s bake sale helps NOTL figure skaters

Figure skater Morgan DeGroot especially liked the candy sticks. The NOTL Figure Skating club celebrated Valentine’s Day early with a festive bake sale Saturday afternoon...

Music echoes through Navy Hall for historic lecture

Guests were transported back in time musically as they entered Navy Hall last Friday. The recreated 41st Regiment of Foot Band performed in a corner, the lights...

Lake Report earns 17 awards for journalism, advertising excellence

The Lake Report has again been recognized for journalism and advertising excellence, earning 17 awards from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. The association on Tuesday...

Chocolate or cheese? NOTL wineries offering both with February passport

During weekends throughout February, Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake is giving pass holders the opportunity to sample some of the area’s best wines and their perfect...

Budget time: Municipal partners seeking more from town this year

Five of Niagara-on-the-Lake's municipal partners are asking for additional money from the town for 2023. These five partners include the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, the Niagara District...

Niagara’s master gardeners will share expertise at seed sale and swap

Jo-Ann Fraser Special to The Lake Report Want to brighten your February, cultivate daydreams and be inspired to try something new in the garden? Pop by...

Teens find Safe Haven at first St. Davids youth gathering

  On the coldest night of the winter so far, St. Davids-Queenston United Church hosted the first meeting of its new youth group known as...

Resident looks to build new house next to historic homestead

The William Steward Homestead on Butler Street might be getting a new neighbour.  Bruce Harvey, the current owner of the homestead, has asked the town...

Historic stone culvert discovered during road excavation

 A piece of historic stone culvert has been uncovered during a town construction project at the Simcoe and Johnson streets. “As the stone culvert is...

NOTL Rotarians raise thousands to help Ukraine

Bill French Special to The Lake Report The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake, individual Rotarians and Rotary District 7090 have rallied to the aid of the Ukraine. The...

NOTL community garden breaking new ground this spring

The town is planning to expand its community garden this spring. Julian Traschel, co-ordinator of the Newark Park Community Garden Network, told council he was...

The Monuments Men: Part 34: A confusion of names: Edmund Petrzywalski or Peters?

  It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

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