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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.

Candlelight Stroll returns on Dec. 3

Worry not, anxious winter wonderland seekers, the Candlelight Stroll will be returning on Dec. 3. “People are so excited to get out and do stuff, especially during...

Grace United Christmas market runs two weekends

Grace United Church’s annual affair, the “Christmas Market at Grace,“ will look a bit different this year. It has been divided between two weekends to maximize safety...

Bike drive for seasonal workers exceeds expectations

Migrant Workers outreach co-ordinator Donna Brown had tears in her eyes as more than 75 bikes were donated to the Bikes for Farmworkers organization. “I figured...

NOTL’s railroad history documented in museum lecture

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s fall virtual lecture series continues with a topic that is close to Niagara’s heart – the history of railways. On Nov. 17, at...

GiantUNICEF tap box a creative way to reinvent fundraising, says NOTL tech worker

While most other kids were getting ready for trick or treating, Ben Van Veghel-Wood was out on the streets of Old Town in Niagara-on-the-Lake raising money...

Police charge Niagara Falls man, 39, in NOTL fatality

Niagara Regional Police have charged a 39-year-old Niagara Falls man in relation to an August collision in Niagara-on-the-Lake that left a 19-year-old woman dead...

NOTL Sparks learn about Diwali, the Festival of Lights

Priya Litt Special to the Lake Report

Making 3,500 poppies felt like helping the war cause, volunteer says

Nearly 3,500 bright red hand-crocheted poppies now adorn the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s facade to honour Remembrance Day.

$3 on-demand transit expanded to all of NOTL

It's not quite dial-a-bus or your own personal taxi service. But it's close. And cheaper. After a year-long pilot project, the NRT OnDemand transit service has...

Resident wants accessible park behind community centre

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Pamela Wilson wants to create an accessible park behind the community centre to promote wellness and community for all NOTLers. “I want people...

Gyms andrestaurants welcome eased restrictions

It's been over a week since Ontario lifted capacity limits for indoor dining and gyms, and owners are keen to see a business boon. Scott Paines, owner of...

Black Tie Purple Ribbon Gala returns in support of epilepsy research

Sharon Van NoortSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report The second annual Black Tie Purple Ribbon Gala is returning to Niagara-on-the-Lake on Jan. 22. Building on the inaugural...

Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake reinvents popular Taste the Season event

Get ready to sip some VQA wines and taste some gourmet pairings, as the popular Taste the Season tour of NOTL's wineries returns this month. Wineries...

Hydro offices closed after two vaccinated staff contract COVID

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro hopes to reopen its offices on Monday after two fully vaccinated employees tested positive for COVID-19. Both workers have had mild symptoms and are...

Solmar, Two Sisters drop challenge to Rand designation

Developer Solmar has dropped its challenge to the town's plans to designate parts of the Rand Estate under the Ontario Heritage Act. In a letter...

A night for the museum

The NOTL Museum and hosts Lauren and Vaughn Goettler invited members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake community to an evening gathering last week to learn about...

COVID-safe Halloweenlets kids get back to being kids, pastor says

It was 'Trunk or Treat' time in church parking lot and at Fort George

Resident urges people to attend meeting onParliament Oak development

Alan Gordon wants everyone who cares about the future of the former Parliament Oak school site to take part in a public meeting on Nov....

Legion poppy campaign,Remembrance Dayreturn to ‘near normal’

Mark DawsonSpecial to The Lake Report Remembrance Day ceremonies in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be slightly streamlined this year, but the public is encouraged to come out and pay...

Hockey: Predators bounce back from one-sided loss to North York

Jr. A team are in third place heading into bye week Kevan Dowd Special to The Lake Report “Claustrophobic” might be the best word to describe last Friday...

Exclusive: Santa says he’s looking forward to NOTL drive-by parade

Due to the COVID pandemic, Niagara-on-the-Lake is holding a drive-by Christmas parade again this year. Santa will make a special visit to town and will make...

‘Secret’ video highlights Shaw Guild’s fall garden tour

The Shaw Guild has been cooking up a special surprise for avid gardeners. This year, with the regular June garden tour cancelled, the guild instead hosted...

Letter: Town didn’t close NOTL schools, hospital

Dear editor: This letter is in reference to Samuel Young's Oct. 21 letter to the editor headlined "Rather than fight developers, work with them." He makes reference...

NOTL man facing child porn charges is free on bail

A 39-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake man is free on bail and facing three child pornography charges after an investigation by the Niagara police internet child exploitation...

A short cut to mushrooms: NOTL foragers find and cook up edible wild fungi

You want to cook them well, and know what you’re cooking.

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