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NOTL Votes 2026: Residents talk election: what needs fixing, what’s worth keeping

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.

Four years later, Niagara-on-the-Lake voters still concerned about development, taxes and transparency

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.

What the numbers tell us about voter turnout in Niagara-on-the-Lake these past two decades

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.

What’s in a name? Candidate says town staff suggested she reverse her surname on ballot

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.

No endorsements: NOTL residents’ group won’t tell voters who to choose

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.

UPDATE: Driver charged with impaired in NOTL crash that killed woman

A 38-year-old St. Catharines man has been released on bail after being charged with impaired driving in connection with a single-vehicle crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake...

‘A safe place to come and write,’ NOTL Writers’ Circle recruiting new members

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Market at the Village welcomed the NOTL Writers' Circle for the first time on Saturday. The Writers' Circle launched in March 2013 when Hermine...

Stay out of the water: E. coli levels close Queen’s Royal Beach for swimming

If you’re looking to go swimming this weekend at Queen's Royal Beach, you might want to reconsider.  As of Thursday, July 14, the Region of...

The Monuments Men: Part 7: For Edwin Shepherd, the path of glory led to the grave

NOTL soldier opted to lower his rank from major so he could be closer to the action   This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock...

Online registration now open for heritage trail fun run

Online registration is now open for the Niagara-on-the-Lake heritage trail committee's 5K Fun Run/Walk and 2K Dog Walk. The fundraiser is Sept. 24 but is...

Rock on: NOTL Rotary Rocks project inspires other communities to follow suit

Ten members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club were rockin' it last Thursday morning, shovelling and spreading 12 tonnes of sand around the Rotary Rocks...

NDP’s Gates takes on job as party’s critic for long-term care

New Democrat MPP Wayne Gates has been named the party’s leading voice on long-term care, home care and retirement homes. “It’s no surprise this is...

Style Canada opens pop-up shop in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Style Canada, an online female-led media company centred around fashion, beauty and lifestyle, has opened a summer retail pop-up called The Edit in Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Located at...

The low din of cannon fire and muskets: war re-enactment takes over Fort George

If you were biking through Fort George last weekend, you may have found yourself questioning what century you were in. And a fair question it...

Museum lecture explores Indigenous connection to Niagara River

Indigenous Peoples' relationship with the Niagara River – its significance, influence and history – will be the focus of an in-person lecture at the...

Aura On The Lake brings Indian cuisine to NOTL

Authentic Indian cuisine has made its way to Niagara-on-the-Lake, bringing fresh spices and a new dining experience with the opening of Aura On The...

Town was unaware Lawson Signcrafters could fill ShopNOTL order

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake did not know that NOTL's only sign-making business was capable of filling its order for ShopNOTL banners, a spokesperson says. As...

NOTL volunteers make quick work of dangerous garage fire

Weekend crew was dousing rural blaze within 12 minutes, deputy chief says A weekend garage fire on Concession 2 Road was the perfect venue for...

‘Two different worlds,’ advocate fights to help Indigenous people caught up in legal system

Jessica Riel-Johns spends every day fighting to reduce the number of Indigenous people in the Canadian justice system. “I actually really enjoy my job. I...

Willowbank sells former Laura Secord Memorial School for $2.2M

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story featured a photo of the Willowbank mansion, not the former Laura Secord school.   The former Laura Secord Memorial...

‘He’s such a perfect role model’: Town unveils bench to honour Terry Fox Day

On a July day 42 years ago, Gloria Ghetti brought the inspirational Terry Fox to the quiet town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to be honoured at...

Clerk leaving NOTL after six months on the job

Ralph Walton, clerk for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, has resigned after six months on the job. Lord Mayor Betty Disero confirmed Walton's last day would...

Ortona: Remembering Canadian sacrifices during the liberation of Italy

First in a series In a small seaside town in Italy in 1943, Canadian soldiers gave their lives fighting to free the country from the...

Driver sustains minor injuries after single vehicle crash

A vehicle rolled over on its side after hitting the ditch and concrete entrance at Pillitteri Estates Winery on Niagara Stone Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake...

One dead, one injured after single vehicle crash in NOTL

A single-vehicle crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday left one woman dead and a man injured. The accident occurred on York Road between Concession 1 Road...

TD Jazz Fest brings summer series to NOTL

The TD Niagara Jazz Festival is ramping up for its ninth annual summer festival, which will bring shows to Niagara-on-the-Lake July 20 to 22. "It's...

‘This is why I moved here,’ Cherry Festival makes for a sweet Saturday

Who doesn't love a cherry pie? The St. Mark's Anglican Church Cherry Festival took place on July 9 and proved a sweet success. Cherry pies...

NOTL declares July 12 Terry Fox Day

Forty-two years ago, Terry Fox ran through Niagara-on-the-Lake and was honoured at a reception of the Prince of Wales Hotel. Now, in honour of his...

‘We have to do better’: Ravine raises donations for residential school survivors

Canada Day has become a complicated time of celebration and moral reckoning. With the continuing discovery of children’s bodies buried on residential school properties across...

NOTL hydro box beautification contest open to Niagara artists

Artists living and working in the Niagara Region have the opportunity to enter this year's Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Box Beautification Competition. This is the fourth year...

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