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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.

Council overrules committee, slaps illegal rentals with one-year licence ban

Councillors have overruled a decision by the town's licensing committee and imposed a year-long ban on three short-term rentals that were operating illegally. “People (need...

Construction on new medical centre should start next week, developer says

Stability for doctors and patients will be the one of the best things about the new Village Medical Centre, Dr. Tim Bastedo says. After nearly...

Don’t have $4,500 for a 3D printer? Then head to the library

State-of-the-art technology is free to use and they'll teach you how   There's a world beyond books lurking in a corner of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library. The modern,...

COVID spikes elsewhere show preventive measures stillneeded, Hirji says

Spiking COVID cases in some western provinces and in Nordic countries show Ontario needs to be careful about easing COVID-19 measures, Niagara's top doctor says. Noting...

Hockey: Jr. A team loses coach six games into season

Niagara Predators' bench boss quits for personal reasons, GM says Kevan Dowd Special to The Lake Report The Niagara Jr. A Predators have learned to adapt to...

Police budget growing and that means higher costs for NOTL

The Niagara police budget is tentatively slated to increase by 4.9 per cent in 2022 and Niagara-on-the-Lake residents could pay another $674,000 for policing next year thanks...

Arch-i-text: A stroll around Queenston

Having strolled the streets in the village last week, let’s take a look at some of the residences along the Niagara River Parkway and...

Public skating returning on Oct. 30

Public skating is back on the ice, finally. Skating returns to Vigil’s Meridian Credit Union Arena this Saturday, Oct. 30, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's chief administrator told...

PHOTO: Mayor gets her flu shot

Lord Mayor Betty Disero receives her flu shot jab from pharmacist Sean Simpson last week. (Supplied)

Volunteers want to build outdoor community rinks

Niagara-on-the-Lake could have three new public skating rinks open across the municipality this winter thanks to the lobbying efforts of a former town councillor. Town...

Kinsmen car rally aids cystic fibrosis

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen rallied for cystic fibrosis and raised more than $300 for research. Twenty-two cars and over 40 kids joined in the fun for the...

Tears shed as expanded nursery school opens

There were tears of joy and thanks Saturday as the expanded Niagara Nursery School officially opened and showed off its new facilities.

American Rotarian visits to help with tulip planting

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club had some help from an American counterpart for its annual End Polio Now tulip planting on Friday. Tom Gerbasi, assistant district governor for...

Thousands of knitted, crocheted poppies to adorn exterior of museum

The Poppy Project is moving outside. The arborists at Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Ltd. will be volunteering to help install thousands of knitted and crocheted poppies on...

Halloween activities at native centre and Red Brick Church

The Niagara Regional Native Centre on Airport Road will hold its annual Halloween "Spooktacular" on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The...

Fort George gives out Halloween treats

Parks Canada and the Friends of Fort George will be shelling out Halloween treats at the fort on Sunday, Oct. 31. Families are encouraged to bring little goblins and ghouls...

UPDATE: Missing NOTL man located and safe

UPDATE: Police have located Wilbert Colvin. He is safe. ORIGINAL: Niagara Regional Police are searching for a 79-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake man who went missing Monday. Police say Wilbert Colvin, who resides...

Pumphouse exhibits NOTL artist’sMigrations, Frontiers and Territories

For the artist, Anick Fernandez, the theme of her upcoming exhibition at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre resonates with the experience of many who...

Green bin usage up 24% since garbage pickup changed, region says

One year into every-other-week garbage collection, the Region of Niagara says residents have embraced the program and increased use of their green bins – which was a...

FUTURE VISION: Part 6: A retirement village on old hospital site

We asked readers for their suggestions regarding what should happen to the old Niagara-on-the-Lake hospital site. With its prime location and history in town,...

NOTL may charge at-fault drivers for collision costs

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake could soon be charging at-fault drivers for the costs associated with a collision. A report to create a 24-month pilot project to...

Man accused in death of NOTL nursing home resident dies before case gets to trial

A man accused of manslaughter in the death of a fellow resident at a Niagara-on-the-Lake nursing home has died prior to his case being heard...

No parade? No way: Residentsfrustrated with continued COVID-19 cancellations

There's a lot that isn't happening again this year in Niagara-on-the-Lake. No Santa Claus parade, no concession stands at the Virgil arenas, the Candlelight Stroll is up in...

Canadian colonel honours Lt.-Col. Thomas Clark on anniversary of Queenston Heights battle

Fort George commemorated 209 years since the battle of Queenston Heights last week with a guided tour of the area around Brock’s Monument and even had...

Editorial: Town needs to get back to business

We’ve all had it with COVID-19. For two years, most of us have been following the rules, patiently waiting to get back to normal, or...

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