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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.

Residents feel concerns over St. Davids roundabout ignored by region

Residents of St. Davids are continuing their fight against the Region of Niagara's proposed roundabout at the intersection of Four Mile Creek and York...

Six NOTL sailors compete in Shark World Championship in Austria

Sailors from Niagara-on-the-Lake are testing new waters and catching fresh wind this week. Rob Vanderperk was the last to catch his flight when he left...

Group raising $150K for old burial ground restoration project

Fundraising efforts have begun for a major restoration project at the Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground in Niagara-on-the-Lake. James and Marilyn Russell began the restoration...

NOTLers follow the footsteps of heroes at this year’s Terry Fox Run

Terry Fox casts a long shadow through history, touching the lives of millions across Canada and inspiring legions of runners to lace up their...

Bicycle bollards baffle residents in St. Davids

The installation of "bicycle bollards" on a stretch of Four Mile Creek Road in St. Davids caught everyone – including the mayor – by surprise.  The...

Solmar, Two Sisters suit claims violations of Charter rights

A ruling in a legal action by Two Sisters Resorts Corp. and Solmar (Niagara) 2 Inc. against the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be delivered...

Cost for ‘spill’ cleanup reaches $873K, but town still doesn’t know source

It’s been four weeks since a mysterious “organic pollutant” showed up in the Cole municipal drain that runs from Line 5 to 6 in...

Hovercraft service plans to connect Niagara and Toronto

Company headed by NOTL resident will dock in Port Weller, with free shuttle bus to NOTL   For $25 to $30, you could soon commute one-way...

Niagara walk raises $20,000 to help find cure for Type 1 diabetes

A steady rain fell as people across Niagara came together to walk to cure diabetes.  Kids and adults alike showed up Sunday to Centennial Arena...

Election 2022: Schedule set for series of candidate debates

The schedule has been finalized for candidate debates in advance of the Oct. 24 municipal election. The series of "meet and greet" meetings, organized by...

Election 2022: Disero endorses candidates for council spots

Opponents Zalepa and Goettler promise they'll change how town operates   It's not Team Disero, per se, but it gives you a pretty good idea who...

Polo returns to NOTL’s historic Commons

The heat didn’t stop anyone from enjoying the long-awaited return of polo to Niagara-on-the-Lake's historic Commons on Saturday. Hundreds of men and women were decked...

Ross’s Ramblings: Ubiquitous NOTL signs are dumbing down our lives

Is it just me, or has there been a recent proliferation of signs here in our pretty and horticulturally rich wee town, and in...

Wreath-laying ceremony Monday commemorates life of Queen

Book of condolences placed at town hall for residents to offer their sympathies The Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion is holding a solemn service Monday to commemorate the...

Museum lecture casts a net on NOTL’s controversial fishing history

Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake sits beside one of the great freshwater resources on the planet. And for more than 70 years that resource...

Remembering the Queen: Close encounters and a cherished letter

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent This evening, Thursday, Sept. 8, I am feeling very nostalgic. Today, we lost our Queen, the only monarch many, if not all,...

Niagara Long Term Care COVID-19 outbreak is over

The latest COVID lockdown is finally over at Niagara Long Term Care in Niagara-on-the-Lake. As of Sept. 6, the region's public health department lifted the...

Election 2022: Barbara Worthy withdraws from regional race

The only "non- political person" in the race for Niagara-on-the-Lake's lone seat on regional council has withdrawn her candidacy. Barbara Worthy, an independent creative arts producer, actress,...

NOTL riders set record in June for NRT OnDemand trips

Niagara's regional on-demand transit system recorded its busiest month ever in Niagara-on-the-Lake in June, providing 1,511 rides to transit users.  This brings the total uses to...

Council allows Johnson zoning change despite vocal pushback from neighbours

Town council has approved a zoning change request for a heritage home in Old Town, despite vocal opposition from neighbours.  The town received a request to...

Town forces tour buses to park at fort, reinstates shuttle service

The town has decided an old solution is the best way to address a new problem. Tour buses idling on King Street have been producing...

Museum’s Poppy Project expands to old Court House for Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day poppies will be popping up on the old Court House and elsewhere in town this year as the NOTL Museum expands its...

Landscape makeover proposed for heritage district side streets

Businesses on Queen Street benefit most from the foot traffic in the heritage district, but their neighbours along the side streets aren’t so lucky,...

Developer pledges to match donations for NOTL Palliative Care’s Healing Cycle

NOTL Community Palliative Care is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Healing Cycle fundraising ride – but this year there’s an extra incentive to...

Town still in a pickle over outdoor pickleball alternatives

The town is struggling to find a new outdoor home for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Pickleball Club.  “Right now we don’t have a home for outdoor pickleball until...

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