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NOTL Votes 2026: ‘We are not the 51st state’: Council candidates condemn Trump

What happens in America does not necessarily stay there, especially for a border town like Niagara-on-the-Lake. So, The Lake Report asked NOTL’s municipal election candidates a blunt question: What do you think of Donald Trump? Here's what they said.

Sports: Two ‘fore’ The Show: St. Davids teens set their sights on U.S. college golf

Two of the most talented, up-and-coming young Canadian golfers are growing up in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s tiny hamlet of St. Davids (pop. about 3,000).

$83K for Niagara’s fight against invasive phragmites

The reed grasses growing behind the natural resources minister at Niagara College’s campus in NOTL were a ready-made backdrop for his announcement Wednesday: $5 million to fight the invasive plant species phragmites across Ontario.

Scotsman Hotel avoids $303K parking bill with valet plan

The Scotsman Hotel has avoided an almost $303,000 parking bill after Niagara-on-the-Lake council approved a plan that will allow all 12 required parking spaces to fit on the Old Town property.

Olde Angel Inn’s patio allowed to reopen for two years

The Olde Angel Inn’s patio could get two more years to solve a property problem — but if the restaurant and patio properties can’t be merged, it will have to go for good.

Anatomy of a rainbow crosswalk: Why does it cost so much?

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has budgeted $15,000 for a Pride crosswalk in town, and some NOTL residents are wondering why the project comes with...

Sports: Changing of the guard at NOTL Golf Club

Longtime head pro Billy Simkin departs for position at Peninsula Lakes   Rick Janes Special to The Lake Report There is a plaque to the right of the clubhouse...

Letter: St. Davids roundabout is a costly, ill-conceived wrong-headed solution

Dear editor: The $4-million-plus roundabout that has been proposed for the Four Corners intersection of York Road and Four Mile Creek Road in St. Davids is...

Ukrainians in Niagara feeling fear, anger as Russia invades

Ukrainians across Niagara are feeling  trepidation, fear and anger right now, as their native country is invaded by Russia. Irene Newton, president of the Ukrainian Canadian...

Dye Day at Laura Secord Homestead

The natural colours of fall seep into fibres during Dye Day at the Laura Secord Homestead last Saturday.

NOTL Chamber of Commerce hires new president

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce has a new president. The chamber announced the appointment of Minerva Ward as its new president Thursday. She is scheduled...

Governor General honours NOTL man for work in fighting human trafficking

For every instance of evil in the world there are those filled with good who strive against it. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s own Peter Warrack is one...

Wacky Wednesday: Confusion arises as region changes how it reports COVID cases

Were you confused to see 245 active COVID-19 cases in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Wednesday? You weren’t alone. Sharp-eyed residents reached out to The Lake Report to...

Restaurateurs looking forward to financial relief as COVID restrictions ease

For the past two years restaurants have been hit with the financial double-whammy of losing income due to pandemic restrictions and spending extra cash implementing the...

Data leak suggests at least 25 donations to trucker convoy came from NOTL

CORRECTION: This story has been updated to reflect more donations than originally reported.   Leaked data from the crowdfunding site GiveSendGo appears to show that at...

NOTL Library expands opening hours

With Ontario easing COVID restrictions, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library will resume Saturday hours on March 5, opening from 11 a.m. to  3 p.m. The library will...

Museum lecture explores world of apothecaries

Barbara WorthySpecial to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s virtual lecture series continues March 2 with a dive into the history of the medicinal world, through...

Town waiting on appeals over drain project, mayor says

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is anxious to finish the Irvine Road drain project but cannot infringe on residents’ rights to an appeal hearing, Lord Mayor...

Irvine Road homes ‘drowning in flood water and bureaucratic paper-pushing’

Residents say town's solution to repeated floods has been in the works for years

Sports: Predators net two weekend wins as push toward playoffs continues

Kevan DowdSpecial to The Lake Report Three back-to-back weekend games proved to be a little too much for the Jr. A Niagara Predators, who managed Friday...

A sign of the times: Election season is coming

Niagara Tory candidate's mobile billboard heralds upcoming provincial campaign Bob Gale, the Progressive Conservative candidate for Niagara Falls riding, has parked a mobile billboard along Niagara Stone...

Predators gearing up as Jr. A season hits final stretch

Predators have busy weekend with three games as playoffs loom   Kevan Dowd Special to The Lake Report The end of the Niagara Jr A. Predators’ regular season...

Town to open for in-person services Tuesday

In-person council meetings expected to resume in March The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is opening up its municipal offices for in-person services again on Tuesday, Feb. 22. In...

Legion member Doug Garrett, 94, was a renowned golfer

He was diminutive in stature, but Doug Garrett was a giant in the community of Niagara-on-the-Lake, touching the lives of countless people over his...

NOTL’s population grew 9% since 2016, census reveals

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s population has increased by 1,677 permanent residents since 2016, according to the results of the 2021 census. That represents a 9 per cent increase...

The Lake Report honoured with 14 provincial awards for journalism, community work

The Lake Report has been nominated for 14 provincial awards in recognition of the newspaper's journalism, advertising and community service. The finalists for the Ontario...

Gym owner hopes end of vaccine mandate is for ‘the right reasons’

With proof of COVID vaccination becoming optional March 1, one NOTL gym owner says he hopes the province is doing it for the right reasons. “We just hope they’re...

Superior Court orders Virgil learning pod to shut down

'Breach is clear,' judge says in granting preliminary injunction  A Superior Court judge acknowledged the operators of a Niagara-on-the-Lake learning pod were "sincere and well-meaning" but last...

‘Vaccination important as ever,’ Hirji says as province scraps certificate

Niagara’s top doctor is worried the province's move to stop the use of vaccine certificates will diminish the importance of getting the jab to...

Community bands together after death of NOTL father

Shane Sherlock was a fixture in Niagara-on-the-Lake. He could always be seen spending time with his four kids and Stephanie Tribe, his wife of 26 years — and their...

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