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 town survey about problems around Ryerson Park revealed residents are concerned chiefly with crowded on-street parking, increased traffic and fears about pedestrian safety.
Friends of Ryerson Park...
Newark Neighbours and the NOTL Rotary Club are gearing up for a porch pickup food drive this Saturday and Sundy, and are looking to residents to help...
Gail KendallSpecial to The Lake Report
Hope Bradley remembers a simpler time for Niagara-on-the-Lake, when dignitaries would arrive by helicopter at the Rand Estate, Simcoe Park...
Niagara-on-the-Lake native Ryan Belleville is nominated for best supporting actor in a comedy series at next week's 2021 Canadian Screen Awards for his performances in "Workin’ Moms."
Belleville, 42, began his...
Niagara economic development has introduced an online business directory to create an accesible source for businesses looking to improve their supply chain and promote Niagara...
Niagara Region public health has announced two more dates for Niagara-on-the-Lake COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
The clinics will be held May 15 and 16 at the...
A Facebook group that focuses on free gifting has significant environmental and community benefits. In Buy Nothing Niagara-on-the-Lake, forgotten items find homes, waste becomes...
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...
