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.
After months of uncertainty, stylists and clients of Bliss Aveda Salon in Virgil are happy to reintroduce a sense of normality to their routine.
“It was...
While the Whirlpool jet boats are literally built for turbulent waters, the COVID-19 pandemic has the company worried about keeping its head above water.
John...
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will continue to take direction from its emergency control group for now, says Lord Mayor Betty Disero.
Having the emergency group in...
After hearing of the tragic loss of two community members this month, Niagara-on-the-Lake business owner Sean Simpson took to social media to encourage peers...
More than 12,800 vehicles entered downtown NOTL this past weekend, according to the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Interim CAO Sheldon Randall updated council with some numbers...
Homeowner says 'clean cut' might have been caused by a person but police suspect other animals may be responsible for grisly incident
Gordon Cutts woke up to...
In wake of report on migrant workers' complaints, 'evidence needed' to crack down on abusers
If migrant workers on Niagara farms are being exploited, denied their...
Two of the Niagara Regional Police department's newest recruits were busy last week foraging through a park and forested area in Niagara-on-the-Lake, putting into practice the skills they've learned through an intense training program.
The Niagara Pool in Memorial Park in Old Town and the Virgil Splash Pad in Centennial Sports Park will reopen on June 29.
The two pools will operate with certain pandemic-related restrictions,...
Keeping kids reading this summer is a priority for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library.
Online registration for this year’s Summer Reading Program opens June 18. All...
Niagara-on-the-Lake Coun. Stuart McCormack says he condemns racism, despite choosing not to sign a letter from town council condemning racism last week.
McCormack addressed the issue during...
Gaio family from Niagara-on-the-Lake need support via social media for chance at starring role
A Niagara-on-the-Lake family has passed the first few hurdles as they audition to be contestants...
Niagara Parks will begin to "phase in" the opening of many public services beginning Friday.
Following Monday’s provincial statement greenlighting the Niagara Region for Stage 2 of...
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s downtown business community wants town council to act quickly in getting financial relief and a recovery plan in place for renters and owners...
Restaurants with outdoor patio space are permitted to operate starting Friday, June 19, in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
On Monday, the province added the Niagara region to plans in moving forward with the second phase of a...
You can expect to see the Niagara-on-the-Lake flag flying all around NOTL this weekend.
Norm Arsenault's project to have residents show off their NOTL pride by...
Town council is expected to finalize a cannabis bylaw next week.
With the impending new bylaw, cannabis growers in Niagara-on-the-Lake will face new restrictions.
The proposed bylaw would...
PigOut Roasters will host a pop-up pig roast in support of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum on June 24.
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced postponement of Niagara Polo, one...
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