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.
The Niagara Region is headed into the red zone for Christmas.
The province announced the tougher COVID-19 restrictions Friday, after a spike in cases in Niagara.
The red zone...
Niagara-on-the-Lake's annual Icewine Village festival has been cancelled. And you probably know why (COVID).
The NOTL Chamber of Commerce, which operates the event and had planned...
The Ontario government unveiled $38.2 million in grants this week to build more long-term care facilities in Niagara and confirmed major expansion plans for Pleasant Manor in Virgil.
The new...
Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Sandra Iafrate is inviting people to come visit her home art studio until Dec. 23.
She said the event is “one-of-a-kind, one-at-a-time” with masks required.
The...
NOTL's Eric VanNoort happy and recovering after operation for epilepsy
Throughout the last four years of devastating seizures, lengthy hospital visits and multiple brain surgeries, Eric...
This year during a global pandemic, all residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake are being honoured with the Niagara Foundation's Living Landmark Award.
Typically the award recognizes one...
Equity Venture, a company associated with Solmar Development Corp. and developer Benny Marotta, is suing the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake for $1 million.
The lawsuit alleges the...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has been awarded the 2020 Prince of Wales Prize for its sustained commitment to heritage conservation over time.
As the winner of the...
Marnie Cluckie says she’ll be doing “a lot of listening” during her first 100 days as Niagara-on-the-Lake’s chief administrator.
The mother of two has had a...
NOTL resident donates boxes of her book 'Monkey Guy and the Cosmic Fairy'
Julia Sacco
Special to Niagara Now
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Elaine Tanner is extending her book's message of kindness, friendship...
Overwhelming industry opposition to principal residence rule prompts change, for now
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake wants to crack down on illegal short-term rentals and make sure...
EDITOR'S NOTE: Life since COVID-19 has changed for all of us. We've experienced hardships, heartaches and challenges, but also new and sometimes unexpected reasons to be thankful. This new Lake...
But some question restrictions on eateries when other retailers remain open
Julia Sacco
Special to The Lake Report
For many restaurants and wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the province's...
Now in the final fundraising stretch, group needs help to reach goal
Yolanda Henry
Special to The Lake Report
During this extreme time of COVID-19, six Niagara-on-the-Lake...
Once the St. Davids and Queenston fire stations reach their end-of-life, the two will be consolidated into one station.
Council approved the consolidation Monday night at its...
The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is on the hunt for the "mystery Monet" who has been leaving Christmas art around town.
Someone, whom the Pumphouse has...
Santa will be making his journey "Around the Town" on Sunday, Dec. 13, instead of Saturday.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake drive-by Christmas parade had to be moved due to...
