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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glendale resident Daniel St-Jean and his wife Laurel aren't happy they have received two tickets for parking their vehicle on the street outside their home for more than...
Niagara-on-the-Lake is taking a spot on the national stage next year, hosting tennis and sailing for the 2022 Canada Summer Games.
"It's a wonderful opportunity...
Brittney CutlerSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
It’s almost time again for Niagara-on-the-Lake residents to get out their sneakers for the annual Town Step Challenge, which...
But migrant worker advocates worry about power imbalance and job security
With a new farming season well under way, so has the yearly influx of seasonal migrant workers.
This...
An anonymous donor is encouraging people to donate to Niagara Nursery School by matching donations up to $10,000.
The funding will go towards the $2...
The Friends of Ryerson Park say proposed solutions to neighbourhood traffic and parking problems were never about excluding people from using the park.
Last week,...
Resident group SORE vows to fight 'completely inappropriate' proposal for heritage property
Developer Benny Marotta has submitted new plans for his controversial development project on the...
Questions raised about wine operation, plans for large weddings in violation of bylaw
Queenston Mile Vineyards argued its case for a town zoning bylaw amendment Monday to allow the...
And then there was none.
Pharmacies in Niagara-on-the-Lake that had been busy inoculating patients against COVID-19 have been forced to stop.
They have all run out...
One of our Pandemic Heroes nominations came from Cynthia Rand, who nominated Heidi Johnson from Willow Cakes & Pastries.
"She is always there when I...
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
Had enough of changing restrictions and lockdown? Looking in the mirror occasionally and feeling like letting it rip with...
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library has a full slate of online activities planned throughout May.
Register for all events at notlpubliclibrary.org.
HOMELESS TRAGEDY: On May 10 at...
When the Shaw Festival is able to finally launch its 2021 season in July it will feature al fresco performances on a new outdoor stage.
That's the plan as of...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake wants to hear from residents about the use of Ryerson Park, located along Niagara Boulevard in the Chautauqua neighbourhood.
A town survey is asking...
This week’s Pandemic Heroes nomination comes from chef Ryan Crawford, who wanted to celebrate the staff at Penner Building Centre in Virgil.
He said through...
A week ago, Dr. Mustafa Hirji, acting chief medical officer of health for Niagara Region, said he thought Niagara could see some of its vaccines diverted...
Niagara’s chief medical officer says more people are starting to avoid non-essential travel and are staying home.
While people had been going out more than...
The town's administration should be careful with its messaging to residents.
In recent weeks the town's messaging has left out a few important details when announcing things to...
Stone Road Pharmacy in Virgil has started holding evening vaccination clinics to try to reach more people who want to get the jab.
Head pharmacist and...
Bernard LansbergenSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
Despite warmer weather of late, last week still saw the Niagara region covered in about 15 centimetres of snow.
It...
The province should not start to lift COVID restrictions until at least 75 per cent of residents are vaccinated, says Niagara’s chief medical officer...
Councillor criticizes 'white, wealthy, privileged' residents for trying to exclude others
Evan Saunders
The Lake Report
About 30 per cent of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents say they face hostility based on...
