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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.

Twinning of Garden City Skyway due to start in 2024

Long-planned construction of a twin span of the Garden City Skyway is tentatively due to begin in 2024, says the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The new bridge, to...

Residents crowd museum for annual treasure sale

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s annual Treasure Sale and Pig Roast fundraiser was a smashing success on Aug. 2, raising more than $4,600. People were lined up...

Bella Terra Vineyards, the new PondView

Though PondView Estate Winery has a new name, the winery’s connection to its past is stronger than ever before. Bella Terra wines have been a...

Kraun Electric co-owner started at the bottom

Aaron Jones's career is a classic tale of how hard work and always striving to be the best can take you to the top. The Niagara-on-the-Lake...

New Heritage Trail proving popular walking destination

The latest addition to the revamped Upper Canada Heritage Trail opened last week with an entrance on Charlotte Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Families say they've been enjoying...

St. Andrews Glen couple proudly display anti-hate sign

This story has been edited to update newly recieved information. A St. Andrews Glen couple have been displaying and giving away anti-hate signs in their...

Historic power plant gets new life as tourist attraction

An old Niagara power plant has been given a new surge of life. The Niagara Parks Commission unveiled its newest tourist attraction last week with the...

NOTL artist fundraises for women’s initiatives

Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Filomena Pisano is donating about 10 per cent of the proceeds from her new art project to women’s initiatives. As part of the effort...

Council considering monthly parking passes via Honk mobile

Council has approved a plan pursue the creation of daily, weekly and monthly parking passes through Honk Mobile. Approved in a close vote, some councillors...

Pilot makes ‘masterful’ landing in emergency

The pilot of a six-seater float plane made an emergency landing at Niagara District Airport on Saturday. The call came in at about 5:30 p.m. and...

NOTL prepares for crackdown on short-term rentals

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has launched a short-term rental compliance program, offering 24/7 support for complaints against licensed rentals in town. The program, administered by...

New exhibitions for reopening of RiverBrink

Colin BrezickiSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report RiverBrink Art Museum in Queenston has reopened after a long COVID closure, and director/curator Debra Antoncic and her staff...

Eye for Art: Mystery of ‘The Lovers II’

Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report A naughty friend with a twinkle in his eye recently asked, with regard to this column, “When are...

Golf results: Hot putters rule during NOTL women’s competition

A putting contest during the 18 hole women's league's regular Tuesday game brought out the best in some of the players at the NOTL...

Rotary has open spots for golf tournament

Penny MilliganSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Those darn Rotarians are at it again. The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake is well-known for its long history of...

Gardening: Add some life to perk up your summer garden

Joanne YoungSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Well, July has come and gone, and August promises to be another warm month. Sometimes during this mid-...

Marmitons dinnercelebrates Food Day Canada in NOTL

Food Day Canada is growing across the country.

Young NOTLers say getting vaccinated is best way to resume normal life

Molly BowronSpecial to The Lake Report Six young Niagara-on-the-Lake residents who have received the shot agree that getting fully vaccinated is imperative to going back...

Niagara College wins double gold for Sauvignon Blanc

Niagara College has a new reason to boast about its wines, after taking home a double gold for its 2019 Balance Sauvignon Blanc at...

Advisory council gives youth a voice in NOTL

Janvi GanatraSpecial to The Lake Report While following COVID-19 regulations, adjusting to bi-weekly virtual meetings and pivoting our initiatives to online formats, it has been...

Elaine Tanner proud of new, confident Canadian Olympic stars

1968 medallist happy to see focus on athletes' mental well-being, not just winning    There might not have been anyone more excited than Elaine Tanner to...

Free vegetables available at library, courtesy of Communities in Bloom

NOTLers have a new place to get fresh veggies – for free, or an optional donation. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is branching out and, together with the...

The last spikes: Vintage rail laid at old repair pit

After several months of talks with the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, an authentic railroad track has finally been installed on the former engine repair pit along...

Youth urged to get COVID shotbefore school starts

Unvaccinated kids 12-17 need first dose by next Tuesday With just over one-third of 12- to 17-year-olds fully vaccinated, Niagara Region public health is pushing...

Council Roundup: Pedal Pub gets another lease on life in NOTL

The future is looking good for the Pedal Pub a year after a town council tried to bar it from operating in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On Monday council...

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