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.
Evan SaundersThe Lake Report
Propane barbecues will be allowed in three of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s parks after an outright ban of them sparked a community backlash – but some...
It started small. A long stroll on the Upper Canada Heritage Trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake, or through the Commons and along the Parkway. It seemed so innocent....
Niagara-on-the-Lake was voted Canada's most beautiful and sustainable destination for events during a virtual Earth Day event hosted by the Sustainable Events Forum.
NOTL chief administrative officer Marnie...
The Friends of Fort George, NOTL Museum and Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery are hosting another History in the Vineyard (at home) fundraiser on May 20, just in...
Infrastructure can't meet demand when farms need water most
Evan Saunders
Special to The Lake Report
Niagara-on-the-Lake's irrigation infrastructure is incapable of supplying all farms when demand is...
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
We’re opening windows to spring and flowers and blossoming trees, just as Matisse wants us to do with...
Betsy MassonSpecial to The Lake Report
A large white coyote or wolf-like animal has been spotted several times wandering around Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The first known sighting took place...
Right winger from St. Davids spent three years in Quebec junior league
Brittney Cutler
Special to The Lake Report
Brandon Skubel had high hopes for his first...
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Ambassador Program is recognized as a group of volunteers who are truly Pandemic Heroes in our town.
Nothing could stop these community members from stepping...
Some of Niagara's vaccine supply could be diverted to other regions considered to be COVID hotspots, warns Niagara’s chief medical officer Dr. Mustafa Hirji.
Modelling predicts that...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has kicked off a new project to try to spread some joy during increasingly more challenging lockdowns due to the COVID-19...
Niagara-on-the-Lake bylaw officers are getting slammed by people who are fed up with COVID-19 restrictions, town officials say.
People were swearing, yelling "and even spitting" at bylaw...
Riders want service expanded to all of NOTL and connect with regional transit
Fatima Baig
Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
Ridership on Niagara-on-the-Lake's new transit system appears to be...
Some Airbnbs accepting reservations despite lockdown
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has given out three COVID-related tickets in April, the "busiest month" since last spring for enforcement,...
Tourism sector still a long way from recovery, Chamber says
Evan Saunders
The Lake Report
After deliberating the pros and cons of having enlarged patios pushing out onto...
Fatima BaigSpecial to The Lake Report
Niagara-on-the-Lake's inclusivity committee says it has heard concerns from residents about racism, ageism and the lack of universal washrooms...
Amid protests in some communities, in mainly rural areas in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a small minority of people have been putting up signs challenging the province’s COVID-19 lockdowns.
The...
