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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.

Harvest Barn postsfun andpun-filled road signs

Stephanie BeattieSpecial to The Lake Report   Humorous, farm-themed roadside signs at Harvest Barn aim to spread positivity for NOTL residents and visitors. Tammy Van Berkel, a manager...

Week 9: Gardening: Steps to preparing lawn for winter

Getting Ready for Winter Part 1: Lawn Prep This is the ninth in a 10-week gardening column series, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Joanne...

Farm Workers Hub provides necessary items and community connections

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s inaugural Farm Workers Hub attracted more than 100 migrant workers Thursday night who turned out to receive donations from community members across the municipality. The...

NOTL woman reported missing

Uver Soopere, 81, is missing in Niagara-on-the-Lake as of 10:45 a.m., July 16, according to a release from Niagara Regional Police Services. She was last seen...

Suspected puppy mill raided In NOTL

Residents of a lakefront Niagara-on-the-Lake neighbourhood were shaken up Wednesday afternoon as officials from Provincial Animal Welfare raided a suspected puppy mill at 115 Delater...

Lukas Smith remembered as caring, passionate adventurer

Thirteen-year-old Riley Smith had three words for the driver who struck and killed his father Lukas on Sunday night. “I forgive you.” “That’s what my dad would have wanted...

Conflict mars busy council planning meeting

Development, a controversial hot-button issue in Niagara-on-the-Lake, was the focus of a committee of the whole meeting on Monday. Councillors' frustrations over feeling limited in their ability...

Accused in pedestrian fatality back in court in October

A Niagara-on-the-Lake man is to appear in court in October on a charge of failing to report an accident in connection with the death...

New NOTL juice bar uses two pounds of produce per bottle

Bernard LansbergenThe Lake Report Renowned chef Karrie Galvin has worn many different hats throughout her career and now she has started a new chapter by opening...

Council roundup: New medical centre aims for April opening

Shovels will be in the ground sooner than later for the planned new medical centre on Garrison Village Drive. Developer John Hawley, president of Traditional Neighbourhood...

Over a century later, the Grist carries on where Sleeman left off

The St. Davids brewing scene has grown with the long-awaited opening of Grist Craft Kitchen and Brewery on Four Mile Creek Road. Proprietor Robert...

Construction disruptions coming on Niagara Stone Road

Disruptions to residents and businesses along Niagara Stone Road are coming once the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake begins watermain replacement construction on July 19. The affected...

Newest NOTL distillery aims to reduce fruit waste

After four years of building and design, Spirit in Niagara is the newest addition to Niagara-on-the-Lake's bustling distillery industry. The new operation aims to reduce waste...

Golf: Women’s champ Henry shoots 84 to lead field

Reigning women's club champion Yolanda Henry had a great day on the links Tuesday in 18 hole women's league play at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. Her score of 84...

Museum hosts Kid Curator summer camp

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is hosting a Kid Curator summer camp from Aug. 9 to 13. Camp is for kids ages 6 to 12 and will run Monday to...

Lais Hotels reopening more of its hotels and restaurants

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Lais Hotels is gearing up to open more of its restaurants as pandemic restrictions begin to lift. Some hotels have been operating for about six weeks, and the...

Businesses ready for more people indoors, but Hirji worries it is too soon

Ontario is entering Step 3 of its reopening plan on Friday, and retailers and restaurant operators are excited for the increased capacity even without foreign...

Business: New NOTL PicNic shop brings the lunch to you

Niagara-on-the-Lake is known as a place to enjoy good food, a quiet picnic by the lake and great glass of wine. Now, a new business in...

Legion fridge donation lets NOTL food bank provide fresh produce

Newark Neighbours food bank has a shiny new fridge, thanks to a donation from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion Branch 124. The donation was part of the...

Communities in Bloom launches yellow Gardens of Hope for 2021

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Communities in Bloom committee has planted three new Gardens of Hope as part of an international campaign called Hope is Growing. The gardens, located...

Music returns to Jackson-Triggs with new summer series

After nearly a year, local and Canadian musicians once again have a performing home at the Jackson-Triggs Niagara estate on Niagara Stone Road. The winery will...

Pedestrian, 41, killed in Niagara-on-the-Lake Sunday night

A 41-year-old resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night. Police said the man was struck on Irvine Road at...

170 years later, the Grist carries on where Sleemans left off

The St. Davids brewing scene has grown with the long-awaited opening of the Grist Craft Kitchen and Brewery on Four Mile Creek Road. “We’re so flustered,” owner...

NOTL couple launches major scholarship program at Niagara College

An unexpected gift from a NOTL family will help more Niagara College students achieve their dreams this fall. Niagara-on-the-Lake residents Lauren and Vaughn Goettler have established...

Legion fish fry supports Indigenous community

In lieu of Canada Day celebrations this year, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Royal Canadian Legion Hall, branch 124, held its weekly fish fry and donated $2...

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