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Advance voting starts Oct. 5. Here’s how to vote in NOTL and online

For those who've already made up their minds on who they want to represent Niagara-on-the-Lake in municipal government and at the school boards for the next four years, you'll have a chance to cast your ballot early.

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.

Mass vaccination clinic at Seymour-Hannah closes Sunday

New smaller clinic to open at St. Catharines hospital on Aug. 17 Niagara Health will permanently close its mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Seymour-Hannah...

Town of NOTL releases new 2021 bike map

Those looking to cycle around Niagara-on-the-Lake have a newly updated map to go by. The Town of NOTL's community safety committee released a new bike map...

New governor general a role model, says Niagara Indigenous leader

With the appointment of Mary Simon as the first governor general of Indigenous heritage, the executive director of the Niagara Regional Native Centre, says he is happy...

Diamond Estates buys Queenston Mile, Creekside and Shiny Apple Cider

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. is purchasing two high-profile vineyards and a cider producer in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The company is finalizing its purchase of the Equity...

All-way stop elicits some negative reactions

Since installation finished last Tuesday, the new all-way stop at the intersection of Queen and Mississagua streets has stirred up a multitude of reactions, with...

Free CAA ‘slow down’ lawn signs illegal under town bylaw

Lord Mayor Betty Disero says the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has no plans to exempt "slow down" lawn signs from the town's bylaw. Free signs are being distributed by...

Gateau & Grace series kicks off at St. Andrew’s

Paul McHoullSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report The first gathering known as Gateau & Grace took place on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 4, at St....

DNA tests needed to identify body found in lake off NOTL

The identity of the body of a man found in Lake Ontario on Aug. 5 by someone fishing near Niagara-on-the-Lake might not be known for...

Region’s slow approval ofNOTL’s official plan irks councillors

Councillors are frustrated with the increased pace of development in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the delayed approval of the town's official plan by the Region of Niagara. “We need a better...

Close matches in first tennis tourney since pandemic

The NOTL Tennis Club mixed doubles tournament was filled with close matches, as the sun beat down on players Friday and Saturday.

Town flags remain lowered after death of former premier Bill Davis

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake was preparing to raise its flags for the return of Canadian Olympians but the death of former Ontario premier Bill Davis...

Car crash prompts creation of four-way stop

A two-vehicle crash at Concession 4 Road and East West Line on Monday has motivated council to quickly pursue the installation of a four-way stop. The four-way...

Swimmer makes 18-hour, 52km swim across Lake Ontario for transplant charity

J. Richard Wright Special to The Lake Report

Relationship between horses and humans is special and here to stay, says equine expert

Despite protesters' claims, working horses are well cared-for and form important bond with owners, expert says   Working horses in Ontario live in some of the...

Needle case connects us to early NOTL entrepreneur

John SayersSpecial to The Lake Report You’ve seen the ads for online gaming and some of our readers will have agreed to "playOJO.com" or visit other...

Challenging themselves to walk that extra mile

Dynamic duo embraced the challenge to step out all over town   For Sheri Ruby, every day is literally a walk in the park. Or around the...

Golf tourney raises $10,000 for Music Niagara

The "Duet Open" attracted more than 70 golfers and guests for a COVID-friendly fundraiser tournament and outdoor lunch in aid of Music Niagara on...

Dramatic playoff finish as NOTL golf champs defend their titles

The men served up some sizzle but the women supplied the drama and fortitude during a humid, steamy championship weekend at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club.

Tutton and McCulloch share Legends Cup title

Two legends were crowned in the annual Legends Cup competition at NOTL Golf Club last week. Warren Tutton and Doug McCulloch were deadlocked after the...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Lions Beach refreshment stand

Here’s the Lions Club refreshment stand and change room at Lions Beach in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Many people would recognize this today as Queen’s Royal Park at...

Shaw puppet show is like ‘skipping a stone across history’

The Shaw Festival has condensed the majestic scope of Niagara’s history into a new 30-minute program performed by Alexandra Montagnese and Mike Petersen – with...

What’s the limit?: Ambiguity in COVID reopening plan leaves wedding vendor confused

Anne Just wasn't quite sure whether she's allowed to have 100 people or 225 people attend her wedding events. On one hand, Step 3 of...

Mississagua and Queen is now all-way stop

An all-way stop and "bumpout" were installed at the intersection of Queen and Mississagua streets Tuesday as traffic calming measures. Crews started work at 9 a.m. and...

Good news: No patients with COVID inNiagara hospitals

Niagara Health has no COVID-19 patients in its hospitals for the first time since September 2020. The health organization said having no COVID patients is a step...

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