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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.

‘Selfless’ St. Davids girl brings toys and joy to children in hospital at Christmas

Nine-year-old Inalis Medina is bringing joy to lots of children this Christmas.  “She's a very selfless child,” says her mother Annalisa Medina.  This year Inalis and...

Stockings for seniors are filling up

Donors and volunteers across Niagara-on-the-Lake are filling up 222 Christmas stockings worth of goodies to be distributed to people living in the town’s three...

New owners have ‘no intention’ of tearing down Cobbler’s House

For two Niagara-on-the-Lake newcomers, living in a historic house is a dream come true. Keri Rickwood and husband Aris Zakinthinos are the new owners of...

Family and friends pack native centre for Christmas party

There were smiles aplenty at the Niagara Regional Native Centre on Saturday as a team of dedicated volunteers fed breakfast to almost 400 people,...

Thousands swarm Queen Street for annual Candlelight Stroll

  Somer Slobodian and Evan Loree The Lake Report By the end of Friday night’s annual Candlelight Stroll, Ceto Reid didn’t want to leave.  Reid is a farmworker from...

Eleven years later, Sandtrap Pub and Grill reaches $66,800 raised for children’s charities

Sandtrap co-owner Matt Dietsch and his family drop off a cheque for $3,250 to the Niagara Children’s Centre on Friday. Another cheque for the...

Exploring Photos 37-43 Queen St., circa 1904

I have not seen a photograph like this one before and I was surprised when I realized it was actually a Queen Street building....

You better watch out: Santa Clauses will be running through town

It’s time to grab your Santa suit and hit the streets running. On Dec. 18, Santa’s everywhere will be parking their sleighs and running...

Daytime Rotary tour sold out, McArthur Estate tickets selling fast

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club's daytime Holiday House Tour this weekend has reached its capacity of 3,000 visitors, but a few tickets might still be...

Pawsitively perfect pooches have a Santa photo op

Pets just can't seem to keep their paws off Santa.  At the St. Davids Veterinary Clinic on Saturday, old St. Nick met plenty of pets...

Chamber of Commerce holds friendly Christmas competition in Old Town

Who decorated it best? The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce is holding its first Christmas window decorating contest and Christmas tree decorating contest to get in...

Button Blitz collects donations to cover Christmas Parade costs

Santa’s helpers were out and about Saturday collecting donations for the annual NOTL Christmas Parade. Volunteers Terry Choules and Phil Brunt took charge at Phil’s...

NOTL woman celebrates a century of life – and oh, what changes she’s seen

When Joan Morgan was born the Twenties were roaring, passenger air flight was still 15 years away and eggs were 35 cents a dozen.  On...

NOTL Hydro collecting food and toys for annual Christmas drive

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro is again collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped toy donations as part of its annual pre-Christmas charity drive. Donors can drop off items at...

GO-VAXX bus rolls into NOTL on Sunday, Dec. 4

Niagara-on-the-Lake's chance to GO get vaxxed is this Sunday. That's when the GO-VAXX bus rolls into town. To reserve a spot on board for your COVID-19 vaccine...

Urban myth or historical fact? Researcher claims slaves are buried on Centre St. property

Restoration efforts at a historic home at 240 Centre St. are close to complete, but a historical researcher says slaves may be buried on the...

Annual Candlelight Stroll will light up Old Town on Friday

And just like that, one flame will light thousands.  The highly anticipated Candlelight Stroll returns on Friday, Dec. 2  and thousands are expected to show...

Ford’s Greenbelt changes threaten Niagara farms, group warns

A conservation group in Niagara-on-the-Lake is sounding the alarm over changes to the Greenbelt passed by the Doug Ford government. “It's uncalled for, and it's, it's...

NOTL Gives Back supports children and NOTL charity

'Tis the season for giving.  The NOTL Gives back donation drive returned for its third year on Saturday, collecting gently used clothes, toys and non-perishable...

Santa’s NOTL elf is collecting letters for the Big Man

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s favourite elf is back in town. With Christmas only weeks away, the beloved elf known as Sandy Sugarswirl is ready to help Santa send...

Arts: New book is dedicated to the history of Fort George

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report It’s fascinating to realize that Fort George, completed in 1802 (think of it, that’s over 200 years ago), has...

NOTLers honoured with Women in Business Awards

It is no secret that Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to many strong, independent businesses run by committed community leaders. And last Friday’s Women in Business Awards...

Santa visits St. Davids clinic for pix with pets

Santa has seen it all in his yearly visits to St. Davids Vet Clinic. The man in red has encountered pets on both the naughty and...

Village plaza set to expand with grocery store, hotel, more retail

Work has begun on final phase of centre's development   Developer John Hawley's vision for the Village Centre project in Niagara-on-the-Lake is one step closer to completion...

Reid contests Niagara Foundation’s claim to half ownership stake of The Wilderness

The King Street property known as "The Wilderness" is an urban oasis and Ken Reid, who lives on it, says he is confused why...

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