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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.

Battle of the Atlantic remembered in NOTL ceremony

It was a day to remember the fallen – and those who still serve in the Canadian navy. The Royal Canadian Naval Association Niagara Region hosted...

The play’s the thing: Award-winning NOTL hockey coach gets ready for soccer season

Sports have been a constant in the life of Mike Cwiertniewski. As an accomplished former junior player with the Thorold Blackhawks, he played the hockey at a highly...

Work begins to identify early Black Canadians buriedin NOTL cemetery

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Election season begins. Provincial and municipal races start … now

  And they’re off! It's an election year, literally, and this week marks the start of the provincial election campaign – and the beginning of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 2022...

NOTL artist designs CanadaSummer Games medals

Artist sought to evoke all of Niagara through symbolism   The mighty Falls, the history of a region, its character and the characters who call it...

Ross’s Ramblings: A proverbialplethora of Porta Potties is plaguingourpretty metropolis

Yes, some of us have had way too much time on our hands during the ongoing deadly global pandemic. And my ramblings today may...

Heritage trust renamesNOTL’s historic Negro Burial Ground

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Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Niagara Wharf, 1935

This 1935 photograph was taken from the balcony of the King George III Inn (later the American Hotel) at 61 Melville St. It shows how...

Glendale Notes: Fundraising activities are back at St. Davids-Queenston United Church

Steve HardakerCommunity Correspondent After two years when all church activities were cancelled due to the coronavirus, the members of St.Davids-Queenston United Church are excited at...

A helping hand: Two mothers become fast friends thanks toLake Report story

Teresa Wong and Janice Dodd connect over shared relationship to Hong Kong   Editor's note: Sometimes, even in our little town, the stories we write stories have...

Garage sale for Ukraine raises $3,200

A Ukrainian family coming to seek refuge in Niagara has a bit of a boost, thanks to two Niagara-on-the-Lake residents. Garrison Village residents Brian Carberry and...

Garden City Comedy Festival returns for four days in June

Get ready for a busted gut, Niagara — the Garden City Comedy Festival is planning to return in June. After a two-year COVID hiatus, event producer and Niagara...

Willowbank celebrates its newest crop of grads

The Willowbank School of Restoration Arts marked the graduation of its latest group of students with a keynote speech by the executive director of...

SPORTS: NOTL players compete in Champion of Champions tourney

Billy Simkin Special to The Lake Report Months after it was supposed to be played, the 2021 Champion of Champions tournament was hosted this past Saturday at Grand...

Sports: Women make a splash to kick off NOTL golf season

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club's women's nine and 18 hole leagues had an awesome start to the season Tuesday, says nine holers' captain Deborah Williams. "Our theme...

4,700 trees being planted along Two Mile Creek

Massive rehabilitation project essential for long-term health of the forest, conservation authority says   Less than a year after cutting down about 400 ash and maple trees along Two Mile...

Letter: Avoid anonymous complaints. Let’s talk to each other more

Dear editor: I recently had a pleasant surprise visit from two municipal bylaw officers who came to my front door.  They were there to follow up on...

Food sources need to removed or coyote problem will persist, experts agree

The messaging was very clear during a town-sponsored coyote information session on Wednesday night: the animals terrorizing residents of Old Town have been eating food from human...

Town received more than 100 reports of coyote sightings in three weeks

NOTL introduces canid management plan to deal with coyotes The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has received more than 100 reports of coyote sightings from residents in less than a...

Video of coyote confrontation causes concern

NOTL social media was abuzz this week after two videos circulated of a young woman and her small dog being chased by a coyote on...

Balzac’s installs new patio made from 72,000 plastic bags

It's one small step for coffee drinkers, one giant leap for sustainability. Balzac's Coffee Roasters in Niagara-on-the-Lake has installed a new patio and driveway, made with...

Clare Cameron not running for re-election

After one term on Niagara-on-the-Lake town council, Clare Cameron says she is not going to seek re-election this fall. “It has been an absolute honour and privilege...

Chamber president plans to address psychological strain of tourism on residents

Chamber of Commerce president Minerva Ward is pledging to help create sustainable tourism for Niagara-on-the-Lake and to address the psychological effects of tourism on residents. Ward formally introduced herself...

History Unveiled: Today, Shalamar thrives as Vine Ridge Resort

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Town urged to legalize basement apartments to ease housing crunch

Province aims to create more, affordable long-term rentals The idea of increased density and development is a contentious one in Niagara-on-the-Lake and new projects often can be met...

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