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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.

New private guided tours and extended hours at Fort George this summer

The gates are opening at Fort George National Historic Site with the announcement of small private guided tours on Wednesdays and extended opening hours...

UPDATE: One dead after serious collision in Niagara-on-the-Lake

UPDATE: Police have confirmed two Niagara-on-the-Lake residents were involved a fatal crash Wednesday that left one person dead and another in serious condition. A 60-year-old NOTL woman...

NOTL man arrested over incident with carriage protester

A 37-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake man has been charged with assault and theft after an “interaction” with a horse carriage protester July 25. The incident took place...

PHOTO: Hanging with ‘The Entertainer’

Toronto Maple Leaf legend Eddie “The Entertainer” Shack, who died this week, yucks it up with some of his NOTL Golf Club buddies. Pictured...

All hail the toastmaster: Overcoming a fear of public speaking was only the start

Pushing beyond his comfort zone, Miguel Mori has been on a five-year, “life-changing” journey with Toastmasters, earning the Distinguished Toastmasters Award this year. He...

Tensions rises during debate about emergency authority

Niagara-on-the-Lake Coun. Norm Arsenault wants emergency powers to be rescinded and daily decision-making to be back in the hands of council by Aug. 24. Arsenault presented a motion...

Council doesn’t want Pedal Pub’s licence renewed

Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors are unanimously against allowing the controversial Pedal Pub to continue operating in town. “We asked the region not to issue a licence due to safety...

RiverBrink reopens with Adopt an Artwork program

Julia Sacco  The Lake Report The RiverBrink Art Museum is launching an online fundraising project, called Adopt an Artwork, to coincide with its reopening on Aug. 5. The program...

Golf: Warboys scores ace during competition

The thrill of hitting a hole-in-one never grows old, says NOTL's Stephen Warboys. Warboys, one of the best golfers at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club and...

Niagara-on-the-Lake sees highest COVID-19 rate in region

Niagara-on-the-Lake now has more active COVID-19 cases per capita than any other municipality in Niagara Region. As of July 29, Niagara Region public health statistics indicate...

Town spending $300K to protect Dock Area shoreline

After persistent lobbying by Dock Area residents, particularly engineer Ron Simkus, Niagara-on-the-Lake council last week agreed to spend $300,000 to forge ahead with a...

Royal Oak School plans to open in September

Royal Oak School is planning to welcome kids again in September. Robin Ridesic, a parent and member of the school's board, said that unless there’s a “drastic...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Sandham Carriage Shop

This is a late 19th-century image of the former Sandham Carriage Shop in Virgil. Robert Sandham, likely the man posing with the carriage, built and...

Arch-i-text: Pride of Place

No war has commenced with a neat line that divided people on one side or the other. In fact, history shows that usually there...

Rotary’s ‘Big Backyard’ aims to help Niagara restaurants

Eleven Rotary Clubs across the Niagara Region are inviting people to make a difference while having fun in their own backyard.  The Rotary Big Backyard...

COVID could cost NOTL businesses $78 million: Niagara Economic Development

Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses could be seeing loses of $78 million over the next 12 months, according to Niagara Economic Development. Linda Sicoli, economic development officer with the...

Two free Music Niagara concerts on weekend

Music Niagara's new At Home Series presents two more free concerts this weekend. On Sunday, Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. there will be a recital by Lithuanian pianist Victor Paukstelis, who has...

Town now posting advisories on Queen’s Royal beach conditions

Online information follows questions from Lake Report about why test results not published   The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has launched online advisories about beach water conditions at...

PHOTO: Playgrounds open, no sanitation

Playgrounds were stripped of the protective fencing and reopened with signs for safe use on July 24, as Niagara-on-the-Lake entered Stage 3 of COVID...

Damaged canal ship being repaired in Port Weller

When the MV Alanis, a 12,744 metric tonne general cargo vessel bound for Duluth, Minn., sustained damage during a rare mid-afternoon collision on the Welland...

Niagara Region makes face masks mandatory indoors starting July 31

Only two councillors didn't support measure, including NOTL's Gary Zalepa Julia Sacco The Lake Report Face masks will be mandatory across the region starting Friday, July 31 after Niagara Regional...

Fire ban lifted in NIagara-on-the-Lake

The fire ban has been lifted in Niagara-on-the-Lake. "Due to improved conditions, the open-air burning ban ... has been lifted," said the Town of NOTL...

Sandra O’Connor appointed to Niagara-on-the-Lake town council

Sandra O'Connor will be joining Niagara-on-the-Lake town council. Council voted to appoint O'Connor — the runner-up in the 2018 municipal election — on July 13,...

NOTL beach fails E. coli tests, but data not publicly available

After The Lake Report's inquiries, region considering posting results on 'open data' page Niagara-on-the-Lake's popular Queen's Royal Beach has failed E. coli contamination tests at...

Developers Hummel, Marotta say they won’t settle lawsuits against town

At least two major land developers in Niagara-on-the-Lake say they have no plans to settle lawsuits with the town. “I have not settled. I will not settle,”...

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