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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). 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.

$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.

Young NOTL singers showcased in virtual ‘Broadway’ revue

Two Niagara-on-the-Lake singers are headed to "Broadway" on Nov. 26. Aoibhin Davidson, 12, and Violet Folino, 9, train under Queenston's Lisa Brillon and the two were selected...

His aim is true: Dart player reps Team Canada

Dart player Trey House is competing for gold with Team Canada   Trey House didn’t think he would be representing Canada on the international stage when he threw...

NOTL extends patio program, considers making it permanent

Streetside patios across the municipality will continue to be a staple through 2022 – and possibly forevermore. Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors Monday voted unanimously in favour of extending the...

Candlelight Stroll proceeds will help Virgil teen

The NOTL Chamber of Commerce, organizer of the Candlelight Stroll, has named Virgil teenager Devon Botbyl as this year's recipient of money raised from candle sales. Devon was born...

Animal control officer feels abandoned by town

After 22 years, Ken Reid says he was never informed his contract was in jeopardy   After 22 years, Ken Reid expected at least a phone call from someone...

Marathon swims for good causes

They conquered Lake Ontario to raise awareness for organ donations, autism   Jillian Best is proud to have her name commemorated as the first recipient of an...

Christmas arrives early thanks to Grace United Church market

If you were down at the Grace United Church "Christmas Extravaganza" this past Saturday, you surely felt that the Christmas season was upon Niagara-on-the-Lake. Behind a...

Carrying on a family tradition at the Lioness market

The St. Davids Lioness market was a return to normal for NOTL vendors and presented a way for Kandis Klipich to carry on a...

Town continues to support independent journalism

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has chosen to continue supporting local news. Councillors unanimously voted Monday to continue advertising in NOTL's newspapers on an as-needed basis and...

Free parking in Old Town returns for December

The Christmas tradition of free parking in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake returns this December. Shoppers heading down to Old Town for the holiday season won’t have to...

Niagara-on-the-Lake highlighted in’Little Canada’ exhibit

The little town of Niagara-on-the-Lake just got a lot smaller.

Eye for Art: ‘We Are Making a New World’

What do the words "spirit of place" mean to us? 

Boy pinned between two vehicles at St. Michael is stable, EMS says

A 10-year-old boy has been flown to an out-of-region hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being pinned between two cars Monday morning in the parking lot at...

Santa cruises around NOTL on Dec. 11

Santa Claus is due to make his annual visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday, Dec. 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m. With the regular Christmas parade cancelled...

Remembrance Day ceremonies draw hundreds to NOTL cenotaphs

Hundreds of people gathered around the clock tower cenotaph in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday to pay respects to Canadian soldiers who gave their lives for the country's freedom.

Konzelmann remembered as a wine industry pioneer

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s wine industry lost one of its pioneers on Friday. Herbert Konzelmann, the founder of Konzelmann Estate Winery, died after a battle with cancer. He was...

Honouring Canadas Indigenous allies

Remembrance Day might not even exist, if not for Canada’s Indigenous allies who fought to help the British in the War of 1812. During the battle of...

Letter: NOTL Legion helps Sparks remember

Dear editor: On Nov. 8, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sparks, the five- and six-year-old Girl Guides, held their Remembrance Day meeting. Jackie Dickieson, veterans service officer from the Royal Canadian...

Keeping it Green: Worse before it looks better: Environmental restoration can be messy

Ecosystem restoration does not simply mean “green is good,” experts from Parks Canada told at an online seminar. Some restoration practices can seem quite destructive, but they...

Remembrance Day: High Flight

High Flight Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split...

Remembering heroics of Victoria Cross soldier buried in NOTL

Gary Hatton wants the world to never forget soldiers like Benjamin Geary.

Residents reject Parliament Oak redesign

Despite some revisions, residents voiced concerns Monday that the proposed apartment building at the old Parliament Oak school site is unacceptable in Old Town. Liberty Sites...

NOTL pays tribute to animals-of-war

The sufferings of war are not reserved for man alone. It is estimated that eight million horses died in active service during the First...

Up In Smoke: Tweed Farms closes massive NOTL cannabis facility

The Tweed Farms cannabis growing operation on Concession 5 in Niagara-on-the-Lake closed on Friday and 30 employees were permanently laid off.   Tweed Farms is owned by...

Hockey: 38 teams flock to NOTL for weekend tournament

NOTL Wolves U18 squad makes it to semifinal in their division

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