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NOTL Votes 2026: Residents talk election: what needs fixing, what’s worth keeping

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.

Four years later, Niagara-on-the-Lake voters still concerned about development, taxes and transparency

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.

What the numbers tell us about voter turnout in Niagara-on-the-Lake these past two decades

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.

What’s in a name? Candidate says town staff suggested she reverse her surname on ballot

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.

No endorsements: NOTL residents’ group won’t tell voters who to choose

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.

Fledgling business adds new life to St. Davids

Bloom & Co. is about more than just the popular NOTL ball cap. But that is a huge seller Two Niagara entrepreneurs have proven that one-plus-one...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Wire-walkers and miracles at Niagara Falls

This is the third and final part in our series on Niagara Falls. 'Many daredevils have challenged Niagara Falls, including wire-walkers, who, for many years, were a big...

NOTL’s new $3 ride-share transit service starts Nov. 23

Niagara-on-the-Lake's new on-demand transit is scheduled to be up and running Nov. 23. While some town residents are looking forward to the new transit system,...

Letter: COVID exposes flaws in Niagara school consolidation and busing policies

 Dear editor: There is no doubt that COVID-19 has impacted NOTL in many ways. It also has brought to light longstanding flaws in our local institutions....

Shaw adds free Christmas shows Dec. 5-19

The Shaw Festival is adding a free festive twist to its popular concert series. From Dec. 5 to 19, in the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre, "Songs...

NOTL closes community centre on weekends

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre is now closed to the public on the weekends. The change follows a reduction to the centre's hours of operation in October amid the...

Washrooms always closed in winter, Disero advises

Lord Mayor Betty Disero said she's been hearing from Niagara-on-the-Lake residents with concerns about the town washrooms at Simcoe Park and Queen's Royal being...

Town launches Christmas decoration contest

It's the time of year for holiday cheer and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is trying to make the 2020 season a little brighter by hosting a...

Developer John Hawley to build rental housing in Village

John Hawley, developer of the Village subdivision in NOTL, is building 20 rental apartments as an addition to the neighbourhood. Hawley, who said the development will...

High winds keep NOTL Hydro crews busy

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro crews were kept busy Sunday as a major wind storm blew down trees and power lines and caused nearly 20 separate outages. "Most...

Golf club honours Ahluwalia with lifetime membership

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club bestowed a rare honour on one its longtime members last week – making Barbara Ahluwalia a lifetime member of the club. Ahluwalia,...

SHOP LOCAL: Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery

The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED Join us...

SHOP LOCAL: Pondview Estate Winery

The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED In the...

SHOP LOCAL: Sonos Cafe

The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED Sonos Cafe...

SHOP LOCAL: Cheese Secrets

The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED At Cheese...

SHOP LOCAL: Yellow Door Theatre Project

The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED The Show...

SHOP LOCAL: The GoGo Food Co. and Lorenzos Diner

The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED September 2019...

SHOP LOCAL: Nina Gelateria & Pastry Shop

The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED   Nina Gelateria...

SHOP LOCAL: Linc Farms

The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED Linc Farm...

Golfer aces same hole twice in five days

NOTL's Joe Doria has been on a real roll Joe Doria is going to go broke buying beer for the clubhouse denizens, if the golf season...

NOTL ambassador program suspended

Niagara-on-the-Lake's ambassadors program has been suspended indefinitely due to the large numbers of COVID-19 cases in Peel Region and Toronto – two areas where...

NOTL takes home six Niagara Biennial Design Awards

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s many exuberant design efforts haven’t gone unnoticed as local groups took home recognition for the Niagara Biennial Design Awards this year; NOTL teams...

Legion ceremony livestreamed on social media

Due to the global pandemic, Remembrance Day services were held at a small ceremony at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion instead of at the clock tower cenotaph...

A father remembered on November 11

George Wilson, born and raised in Virgil, volunteered to go overseas to war when he was 19 and spent five years in the Royal Canadian Corps of...

Region could face COVID restrictions, medical officer warns

Niagara Region is getting “very close” to the "restrict" range and if people don't start to take COVID guidelines more seriously, the area will likely face further restrictions, the...

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