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.
A NOTL business owner and supporter of many Niagara community program was honoured with an award this week.
Sean Simpson was chosen as the 2020 recipient of...
Town council is looking at ways to ensure horse carriage protests don’t get overheated this summer.
During Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, Lord Mayor...
The Niagara regional council meeting regarding masks last Wednesday was long-winded — to say the least.
During the four-and-a-half hour affair, councillors continued to repeat themselves,...
Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillors have been somewhat at each other’s throats of late, with bickering, sarcastic remarks and heated debate marking their virtual meetings.
During Monday’s committee...
Niagara-on-the-Lake's emergency team is keeping the official records of its meetings secret from the public and restricting councillors' access to the documents, The Lake Report has learned.
The...
The Niagara region is captivating for more than its world-renowned waterfall, says award-winning documentary filmmaker Peter Sacco.
His passion for “keeping the history of Niagara...
While some Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses have opened patios on the street, others that don't have access to parking spaces in front of their buildings are wondering if...
Niagara-on-the-Lake town council will hold a special meeting Thursday to discuss making wearing masks mandatory.
The decision to hold the 2 p.m. special session was unanimously...
Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillors, minus three, declared their support for decisions made so far by the town’s emergency group during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lord Mayor Betty Disero asked...
The town is taking a new approach to its Queen Street pilot project starting this weekend, leaving the street open to traffic, while widening walkways and...
Until further notice, Niagara-on-the-Lake has banned fires, tents and barbecues from public parks and beaches in town.
Consistent heat advisories, dry weather, visitors to town, availability...
The Niagara North Family Health Team is launching a four-week online group nutrition program July 24.
Each Friday the workshops, which are open to anyone, will take...
It’s lights, camera, action for the Shaw Guild while creating instructional videos about how to safely enjoy the reopening of Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses.
The videos aim to inform community members on “how...
With one shot at glory and bragging rights, four members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club came away winners when they took on pro Billy Simkin Tuesday.
Almost every day, Trudy Enns stands outside her mother Betty's window at Pleasant Manor and plays music for the 92-year-old.
“Music has been an important part of...
Dear editor:
The following letter was sent to Lord Mayor Betty Disero and members of Niagara-on-the-Lake town council.
Thanks a lot council, my business has been...
Dear editor:
When Niagara-on-the-Lake finally looks at options for repurposing the former hospital site, I hope council considers some of the issues that have arisen...
Dear editor:
I am sure our town councillors are pleased with their recent initiative regarding closing Queen Street to traffic. Rarely can a governing body alienate...
Unable to stage concerts due to the COVID-19 lockdown and social distancing rules, the Music Niagara Festival is launching a free, new At Home series.
For 22...
