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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.

A new era begins in NOTL: Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa outlines priorities and vows ‘more listening and less talk’

New Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa promised “more listening and less talk” as he stood at the podium before a half-packed Court House auditorium Tuesday...

NOTL fans celebrate Canada’s World Cup return

It's a sporting moment Canadians waited a generation for and Niagara-on-the-Lake was ready. Team Canada returned to the FIFA World Cup tournament Wednesday afternoon and...

Three’s a Charm: NOTL holiday markets are jolly and bright despite storm

Snow, shopping and snacking were the themes last weekend. Thanks to the Willowbank Holiday Market, the St. Vincent De Paul Treats and Treasures Market and...

Lions clubs launch Christmas tree sales amid weekend blizzard

Snow or shine, people need Christmas trees for the holidays. Terry Flynn and members of the Niagara Lions Club are well-stocked again and selling trees...

Christmas planter sale will benefit NOTL Cat Rescue

'Tis the season for the second annual Christmas planter sale and food drive for NOTL Cat Rescue. “Last year's Christmas fundraiser selling the Christmas planters...

Christmas Parade organizers collecting donations, selling buttons

Santa is coming to town early again this year – for the annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade. But it wouldn’t be possible without the support of...

NOTL is ready for Canada’s World Cup debut

It’s a sporting moment Canadians have been waiting a generation for and Niagara-on-the-Lake is ready.  For the first time since 1986, Canada is competing in...

Good news for drivers: Niagara-bound off-ramp at Glendale to open Thursday. Maybe

Glendale's $54-million diverging diamond interchange is one step closer to completion.  The Niagara-bound off-ramp, which has been closed for almost two months, has officially opened.  The Ontario transportation...

Niagara parents worried about more online learning if strike closes schools

With both the Catholic and public school boards of Niagara planning to close schools Monday if educational support staff are on strike, parents are...

For the love of borscht: Bethany Mennonite Church’s Triple B Sale sells out again

Bread, borscht, baked goods and more! All were in abundance at Bethany Mennonite Church on Saturday as NOTLers returned for the beloved borscht and brown...

Balls Beach Park closed for four weeks

Balls Beach Park will be closed until early December.  As of Nov. 14, the waterfront park on River Beach Drive in Niagara-on-the-Lake, will be inaccessible...

Volunteers come together for Butt Blitz community cleanup

The cold and wind didn’t scare off a small group of volunteers who scrounged around the Bass Pro Shops parking lot Saturday in search...

With major vineyard purchase, Dillon’s distillery may be coming to NOTL

A major real estate deal has paved the way for a potential new craft distillery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The purchase of 70 acres of vineyards by...

New town council to be sworn in Tuesday night

Niagara-on-the-Lake's new town council will convene for the first time when it holds its inaugural meeting at the Court House on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Like...

Strong NOTL women: Kaufman and Boles among nominees for Women in Business Awards

Seated in the gallery room of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, managing director and curator Sarah Kaufman gushed over her excitement at being nominated for a...

Arch-i-text: Doug Ford’s housing act isn’t about affordable homes

In two columns published in February of this year I wrote a brief analysis of the provincial government’s task force report on affordable housing....

Feeling stumped? Get your perfect Christmas tree this weekend at two Lions Club sales

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree.  Starting this weekend, you can head over to Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil or the St. Davids Lions Club...

St. Davids Lioness Holiday Market brings Christmas cheer to town

Jams, spices, candles, dog treats. If you wanted it, the Christmas Holiday Market likely had it.  Holiday cheer rang in early this year, with the...

Fuel costs, pilot shortage force FlyGTA to cancel Niagara service

FlyGTA is no longer flying from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the GTA. The short-hop flights, which allowed passengers to skip QEW and Toronto traffic, have been grounded...

Goettler foundation donates $1M to help preserve The Wilderness

Niagara-on-the-Lake philanthropists Lauren and Vaughn Goettler have pledged $1 million to help ensure the acquisition, stabilization and protection of 407 King St., the site better...

Lake Report wins 30 awards in national competition

The Lake Report has been honoured by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association with 30 national awards for journalism excellence, more than any other publication...

Young NOTL winemaker watches over Ontario’s oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines

Marynissen winemaker Mitchell McCurdy waits for the right time to harvest old vine Cabernet Sauvignon Long after the Chardonnay and Riesling, the Gamay Noir and...

Rain or shine, NOTL remembers

Emily Abt was squeezing rain water out of her white gloves and soaked from head to toe, shivering after the Remembrance Day ceremony in...

NOTL couple matching gifts to Darling Home for Kids

A Niagara-on-the-Lake couple is matching up to $50,000 all contributions made to support the only organization in Ontario providing a continuum of care in respite,...

NOTL heritage consultant Jim Alexander named Living Landmark

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Jim Alexander is officially a Living Landmark. The heritage consultant, builder, cabinet maker and expert on historic home restoration has been honoured with...

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