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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With low inventory, costs are expected to keep climbing
House prices in Niagara-on-the-Lake soared to record levels in 2021 and the president of the Niagara Association of...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has proclaimed 2022 the Year of the Garden.
“The Year of the Garden 2022 will highlight and celebrate the important contribution...
The Lincoln County Humane Society is now handling all animal-related needs in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The agency was awarded a joint contract between NOTL and the Town of Grimsby...
Niagara-on-the-Lake loves its cadets.
And the community demonstrated that again on Saturday, Jan. 8, as mountains of bottles were donated to the 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet...
It was an idea cooked up by some of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s top chefs and restaurateurs — to give Niagara-on-the-Lake residents a one-stop shop to support local...
Alitura was closed for renovations, but the grocer is poised to reopen on Jan. 10.
On Friday, staff could be seen painting counters, sweeping the floor...
Retired bank executivee honoured for her contributions to workplace equity and volunteering
Trailblazing bank executive Harriet Stairs has been named to the Order of Canada by the Governor General.
“First of all...
Niagara-on-the-Lake resident David Mostaway (known to the world as broadcaster “Duff Roman”) has been appointed to the Order of Canada by the Governor General.
Around Niagara-on-the-Lake Tuesday, at places like the Sandtrap Pub and Silks restaurant, crowds of people were out to get their last taste of indoor dining and entertainment for at least three weeks.
Vaccine credited with keeping symptoms mild for many patients
An outbreak of COVID-19 at Niagara Long Term Care in Niagara-on-the-Lake has grown to 28 cases,...
Niagara’s chief medical officer of health says the lack of testing for COVID-19 likely means the number of cases is vastly underestimated.
Dr. Mustafa Hirji told a...
Veterinarian Derek Nichols is fulfilling a longtime dream of owning his own clinic and says he feels incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to do...
Niagara-on-the-Lake council has set aside $15,000 for the installation of a rainbow crosswalk.
Lord Mayor Betty Disero said council still needs to vote on where the...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is planning to spend $60,000 to $70,000 on a character study of the Rand Estate, something advocates say should have been done...
This is the fourth in a series of in-depth stories about how tourism is changing worldwide and how some destinations are dealing with concerns about overtourism
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Lord Mayor Betty Disero put out a message to residents regarding entering the modified Step Two of the province's Roadmap to Reopen. See the...
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are narrowly in favour of a rainbow Pride crosswalk on Queen Street, a survey by The Lake Report has found.
As of Monday,...
Polish Snow Cow
This photograph from the winter of 1919 shows William Donald Harrison and Allan Blake Harrison admiring the “snow cow” sculpture in Simcoe...
UPDATE: The outbreak has now grown to 28, with 14 residents and 14 staff members positive. One previous staff case is now resolved.
Vaccine credited...
