News

Advance voting starts Oct. 5. Here’s how to vote in NOTL and online

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.

NOTL Votes 2026: ‘We are not the 51st state’: Council candidates condemn Trump

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.

Sports: Two ‘fore’ The Show: St. Davids teens set their sights on U.S. college golf

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.

$83K for Niagara’s fight against invasive phragmites

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.

Scotsman Hotel avoids $303K parking bill with valet plan

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.

Cool Clothes Collective brings first pop-up to NOTL

It's where garage sale meets flea market meets multiple fashionistas. Cool Clothes Collective, a group of vintage clothing resellers, brought its first pop-up event to...

Trick or treat: Guidelines for a safe COVID Halloween

Halloween will look a bit different this year, but it doesn't mean people can't still celebrate safely, the provincial government says. And NOTL Lord Mayor...

Rotary totes and outdoor tour of McArthur estate highlight holiday season

More than 3,000 people may be disappointed this holiday season with the cancellation of the Rotary Holiday House Tours – but the Rotary Club...

Pharmacy’s virtual reality headsets take the edge off flu shot angst

Virtual reality headsets, available for those anxious about getting the flu vaccine, have been a “big hit with the kids,” says Julie Dyck, of Stone...

Rand Estate on market for cool $19 million, developer says town didn’t respond to new plans for hotel

The controversial Rand Estate is for sale again. Developer Benny Marotta has listed two properties of the estate — 144 and 176 John St. —...

Letter: In reality, profit is often put before life

Dear editor: The  exchange of political stereotypes by the two Mikes was entertaining, but also cautionary, (Mike Keenan's Oct. 8 column "Politically confused? Here’s a primer on left, right and...

Opinion: David Israelson: A presidential pig, the Chicago 7 and politics today

David Israelson Special to The Lake Report There’s a new movie called "The Trial of the Chicago 7" on Netflix, written by Aaron Sorkin. It’s timely...

NOTL pros honoured by their peers

The two pros at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club have been honoured by their peers for their community work and promotion of the game. Head pro...

Poppy campaign blooms in NOTL despite pandemic

With the precision of a military campaign, the Poppy Committee of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake has planned the pre-Remembrance Day distribution of the ubiquitous...

Bravo Niagara! brings Voices of Freedom alive via video

The Voices of Freedom Festival is broadening its reach with a new short film to be released Oct. 30. "Voices of Freedom: A Musical Short...

COVID UPDATE: NOTL sees drop in cases as numbers rise in region

Niagara-on-the-Lake has seen a small drop in COVID-19 infections since last week, with just two active cases. A week ago NOTL had four active cases. The total...

Valhalla Project Niagara adapts to pandemic realities

In the COVID-19 era, it’s as crucial as ever to provide education and advocacy for post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders, which is why the Valhalla Project Niagara revised its model to reach clients during the pandemic.

Mayor launches Christmas card contest for kids

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is inviting children from town to help Lord Mayor Betty Disero design a Christmas card. The mayor will choose her favourite five...

Ruffino’s employee tests positive for COVID, restaurant closes as precaution

Ruffino’s Pasta Bar & Grill in NOTL is voluntarily closing up shop for a few days after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The decision to...

Town doubling size of NOTL Community Garden

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake plans to double the size of its Community Garden this winter in preparation for the 2021 season. Located behind the Niagara-on-the-Lake Library, the...

Hydro rates rising Nov. 1, but customers have new pricing option

No one likes to pay more for electricity, but after months of flat-rate billing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hydro rates are rising as...

Candlelight stroll not cancelled, but will be different this year

Niagara-on-the-Lake's hugely popular Candlelight Stroll won't be the same this year, though organizers are doing their best to keep the tradition alive. The stroll, put on...

Starbucks closing Old Town location

The Starbucks on Niagara-on-the-Lake's Queen Street is closing up shop. A spokesperson for the coffee shop chain said the restaurant will close its doors this Sunday,...

NOTL pharmacy now offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

Simpson's Pharmacy in Virgil can now conduct asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, but “very specific requirements” must be met to qualify, owner Sean Simpson says. Testing will...

Rotary Club ready to roll for World Polio Day

If growing up a polio survivor infused Syme Jago with one quality, she says it was determination, a trait the Niagara-on-the-Lake resident says the...

Shaw staging free, limited-seating concerts indoors

There will be live entertainment onstage at the Shaw Festival this year, after all. Just not the usual mega productions we're all used to. As...

Mystery pumpkins show up on NOTL lawns

The mystery of the pumpkin pusher has neighbours both curious and thankful for a kind fall gesture. Someone, somewhere, is dropping off pumpkins around town — or...

NOTL family wins spot on Family Feud Canada

The Gaios are headed to the Feud. The Niagara-on-the-Lake family has been selected from among 2,000 families to compete on Family Feud Canada in an upcoming episode...

POEM: An ode to my barber, Fernando

Mike KeenanSpecial to The Lake Report                          He greets me warmly  at the door,  steers me  to the swivel chair,  asks about my...

Little Micky finds his forever home at home

Janice White Special to The Lake Report Micky, the kitten I rescued after he was hit by a car on Lakeshore Road, has recovered from his amputation surgery...

- A word from our sponsors -

Follow us

HomeNews