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.
Pharmacies in Niagara-on-the-Lake are still scraping the bottom of the barrel for adult cold and flu medications this winter after a countrywide drug shortage...
Police are investigating an act of vandalism that occurred at Queenston Heights overnight on Friday.
In an email to The Lake Report, Niagara Regional Police...
But farmers need to be vigilant because insect can destroy entire vineyards
Vigilance may be the key to controlling a possible spotted lanternfly invasion in...
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 Queenston. In...
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Pickleball Club will play host to a major international tournament in June that’s expected to attract players from across the country and...
Museum, Spirit in Niagara Distillery, Gardens at Pillar & Post all honoured
Niagara-on-the-Lake is known for its historic architecture and beautiful details, so it comes...
Those who have lost a furry friend know that the grieving process for a pet is difficult, which is why Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care...
Residents across Niagara-on-the-Lake and St. Catharines woke up to what looked like an early sunrise for some.
Explosions from a chemical leak at Ssonix Products 2010...
After months of preparation, the NOTL Youth Collective is ready to launch an eight-week winter program.
Starting on Monday, Jan. 16, the collective will begin...
It’s ready-set-go for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new tourism strategy.
After being delayed by the previous council, which wanted to focus instead on the town’s official plan, the...
Experts warn that food, trash left outdoors can attract the animals
Coyote sightings are on the rise in Niagara-on-the-Lake and, once again, experts are advising...
Eating pizza and helping the community go hand-in-hand for the folks at Ruffino’s Pasta Bar & Grill.
On Monday, the Ruffino’s team presented the Niagara-on-the-Lake...
The Niagara Regional Native Centre wants to update its bylaws to expand the area it serves, which will allow people from other Niagara municipalities to...
Niagara Region has launched its new consolidated transit system but it will have little impact on Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The transit systems of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland,...
Executive director, three board members step down, new election planned
The board of the Niagara Regional Native Centre is looking for community members to fill...
