A hotel next door. A tax bill that makes you question what you’re getting. Parked cars that block your view of the road. For residents who shared their thoughts with The Lake Report, the municipal election comes down to decisions they can feel close to home.
In its Oct. 13, 2022 election edition, The Lake Report outlined the top issues facing voters, including regional taxes, overdevelopment, tourism management and transparency. Four years later, many of those same concerns remain part of the conversation.
Looking at the participation of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s eligible voters during the last four election cycles, turnout has tended to oscillate between either slightly less than or slightly more than half of the eligible population of electors casting their ballots.
Most people know this lifelong Niagara-on-the-Lake resident as Karen Taylor-Jones. But as a candidate for town council in the upcoming election, she is listed and will appear on the ballot as Karen Jones-Taylor.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Residents' Association spent weeks putting election candidates in the hot seat. But when it comes to telling voters who deserves a seat at the table, the group is staying out of it.
Niagara-on-the-Lake council has named two of its own to the town's new tourism strategy committee.
After some back and forth Tuesday night over how much...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has withdrawn its appeal of a court’s decision to stay charges against two of developer Benny Marotta’s companies.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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jo-Ann Fraser
Special to The Lake Report
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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...
