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.
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). Eli Perng and Kaige Zhu are off to high school after a whirlwind summer in which they played more than a dozen high-level tournaments across Canada and North America.
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.
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.
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.
The first in-person Niagara-on-the-Lake council meeting in almost two years will take place on Dec. 20.
Council unanimously voted to hold its next council meeting in...
Three Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake staff members are on unpaid leave for failing to comply with the municipality's vaccination policy.
The policy came into effect on Dec. 1.
Human...
Authors showcase their work at Books in the Barn
Through extensive collaboration, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers' Circle has provided the inspiration for many residents to become...
This is the second in a series of in-depth stories about how tourism is changing worldwide and how some destinations are dealing with concerns about overtourism
Kevan Dowd
Special to The Lake Report
It’s shaping up to be a very happy holidays for the Niagara Predators with three straight wins last weekend, but...
Parks Canada crews have been digging at several locations around NOTL
Parks Canada has been digging up some long-lost history in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
During a field visit...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is hoping to welcome people back into municipal headquarters in January.
“I’m really looking forward to the doors being open for the...
Unvaccinated employees will have to take rapid COVID tests or face suspension
With COVID-19 cases rising again and worries about new variants, the Niagara Regional Police Service...
You best get to loading your non-perishable food and gently used clothing items into your car because Niagara-on-the-Lake is giving back.
The town is once...
Cancer-free after months of chemo, Virgil teen will be leading Friday's celebration
Devon Botbyl is the kind of role model that Niagara-on-the-Lake deserves.
At his Virgil...
Children under 12 years old have no protection against COVID-19 and that’s why getting them vaccinated first will better protect the entire population, Niagara-on-the-Lake pharmacist Sean...
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s poppy display, featuring 3,500 hand-crocheted poppies, has been taken down, dried and will be stored in the museum until it can be...
NOTL actress and environmental enthusiast Tara Rosling is gearing up for this year's performance of "The Mistletoe Bride" — an event she says has become...
NOTL team's star goaltender recruited to play in U.S. junior league
Kevan Dowd
Special to The Lake Report
Niagara Predators general manager Johan Eriksson is hoping for nothing but wins...
The idea of even considering implementing a living wage of $18.90 for municipal employees proved divisive for Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors, though a plan to look into the proposal...
Group's proposal includes 71 homes and preserves heritage features on historic property
There's a new proposal for a subdivision on part of the historic Rand Estate,...
A suggestion to reduce the number of months that parking is restricted in the Chautauqua neighbourhood led to some heated moments between councillors at last week's Niagara-on-the-Lake...
Incumbent Wayne Gates has been chosen by the New Democrats to run for re-election as MPP for Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort Erie and Niagara Falls.
First elected in a 2014 by-election,...
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Icewine Festival will make its triumphant return on Jan. 21, 2022.
Like so many popular winter activities, the Icewine Festival was cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19.
But...
