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.
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...
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...
