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.
A 'stunning' year for some grapes, but picking conditions are tricky
Heavy rainfall in September has created challenging conditions for the annual grape harvest.
“It puts pressure on...
How long does it take to cycle to Quebec City? That depends who you ask.
For Tim Taylor, who just virtually pedalled the 1,000-kilometre journey, it was about...
A new month-long show opens Oct. 1 at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre featuring the artwork of Sue Archibald.
In her exhibition "Home – Protector or Predator," the...
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
Berlin is back in the news with the German election requiring the formation of a coalition government and...
Ricky Watson likes to quietly go about his job as associate pro at Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club – and always shuns the limelight.
He couldn't escape...
The Shaw Festival’s 2021 season continues into fall and winter with the American classic "Desire Under the Elms," Irving Berlin's beloved musical "Holiday Inn" and...
Kazi Marouf, 66, repaid all the stolen money, receives conditional 2-year sentence
A former vice-president of Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro, who stole more than $425,000 from the...
Museum tea party celebrates stories of NOTL's legendary ladies
Tea, biscuits and the tales of inspiring women abounded during Friday’s sold-out tea party at the Niagara-on-the-Lake...
Modelled after iconic Woodbourne Inn, the project has a strong historical focus
A new Little Free Library installed in Sparky’s Park in St. Davids aims to bring...
There were laughs, burgers and hot dogs, all for a good cause on Saturday as Caldwell Securities held a charity barbecue for two good causes.
Money raised at...
Lines were short and moved steadily at Niagara-on-the-Lake polling stations as people cast ballots in the federal election on Monday.
It took NOTL resident Peter Alexander less than...
Darren Werner has been missing since Sept. 16.
The 58-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake resident was last seen in NOTL near Townline Road at 9 a.m. on that...
More than 30 people turned out on Saturday to scoop up litter along the Niagara Parkway as part of a World Cleanup Day event organized by the town’s environmental advisory committee.
Centennial Sports Park was alive with the sounds of skateboards and thumping music on Saturday for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s skateboard open house.
There were deals to be found at the Niagara Pumphouse Tailgate Treasures event on Saturday.
Penny Verbruggen of St. Catharines was one of the vendors...
It was a long night at Spyce Lounge in Niagara Falls, as Conservative candidate Tony Baldinelli and his campaign team awaited the election results.
Inside the dimly...
Teaching Brewery caps off U.S. Open Beer Championship with golds, Top 10 spot
Success continues to pour in for Niagara College’s trailblazing
The Teaching Brewery at...
Commercial Cannabis Production program secures licence to grow industrial hemp
Niagara College’s commercial cannabis production program has been licensed by Health Canada to cultivate industrial hemp.
Industrial hemp...
