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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.

Hundreds march against racism at NOTL rally

Would a white person be willing to trade places with someone who is black?

Bringing a smile to local seniors

A group of NOTLers have banded together to bring a bit of happiness to seniors in town. Restaurateurs Ryan Crawford of Backhouse, Paul Harber of...

Town holds photo contest for amateur shooters

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is inviting hobby photographers to contribute submissions for a photo contest.  Pictures will be accepted until July 31 when town staff will...

COVID-19: Friends of Fort George to sell Canada Day kits in lieu of festivities this year

Canada Day celebrations will look very different this year, but the Friends of Fort George have stepped up to prepare at-home Canada Day kits for...

From New York to NOTL: Blue Lady serves up Canadian-style poutine and beef dogs

A Niagara entrepreneur with a new business venture known as The Blue Lady food truck is proof that you can take a girl out...

St. David’s Vet Clinic supports NOTL businesses during customer appreciation week

Through all the changes businesses have made since the onset of COVID-19, the team at the St.David’s Veterinary Clinic did not want to miss out on...

PHOTO: Library is busy booking curbside pick-ups

The first day of library curbside pick-ups June 9 put reading materials back in the hands of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents. NOTL library community engagement co-ordinator Debbie...

COVID-19: Dr. Brown: Anti-viral drugs could be the answer

Dr. William Brown Special to The Lake Report My article on COVID-19 last week was about the importance of achieving herd immunity in the majority of the...

Short-term rentals given green light to operate, with restrictions

Short-term rentals in Niagara-on-the-Lake have been given the go-ahead to reopen. Following a change in provincial guidelines, the Town of NOTL this week confirmed short-term rentals can operate “in...

Animal rights group says formal protests are over

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s resident horse-drawn carriage activists announced the end of any “official involvement” in the NOTL campaign via social media Tuesday. That means while action may...

Report accuses farmers of exploiting migrant workers

Workers alliance outlines long list of complaints including unpaid wages, overcrowding and inadequate food   A new report on conditions faced by seasonal workers alleges a shocking...

Region updates town onGlendale District Plan

Steve HardakerCommunity Correspondent Niagara Region planning staff provided NOTL's committee of the whole planning meeting with a detailed briefing on the final draft of the Glendale...

Sentineal asks province to protect carriages from protests

After three years as the target of an animal rights group, and Niagara Regional Police responding “countless" times that nothing could be done to stop the protesters,...

Letter: A long overdue conversation about racism

Dear editor: We are angered and saddened by the senseless murder and violence suffered by members of the black and Indigenous communities, not only in...

Letter: B&B reopening must be gradual and orderly

The following is a letter sent to The Lake Report and short-term rental operators in Niagara-on-the-Lake by NOTL Bed & Breakfast Association president David Levesque. As...

COVID-19: Towns Golf Classic, Wall of Fame induction cancelled due to pandemic

NOTL Golf Club allows leagues and public to resume play The Town of Niagara-on-Lake has cancelled its 2020 Golf Classic Tournament and the annual Sports...

COVID-19: Royal Oak embraces online learning

'Expansive, robust' program focuses on learning goals

PANDEMIC BLOG: By Dr. William Brown

Click here to see updates on the COVID-19 pandemic: lakereport.ca/covid-19

Backhouse lights final fire, as chef switches to family-focused Ruffino’s

NOTL's Backhouse restaurant is lighting its last fire, as it transitions fully into Ruffino’s Pasta Bar & Grill. Chef Ryan Crawford, owner of both restaurants, says it’s...

Trees cut to make way for nursery school

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has removed several trees near the community centre to make room for the expanded Niagara Nursery School project. In total, seven trees...

COVID-19: No more active COVID cases in NOTL

For the past several days, there have been no active cases of COVID-19 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, according to statistics from the Niagara Region public health...

NOTL woman creates clear masks to help lip readers

A Niagara-on-the-Lake woman has designed a facemask that can help lip readers to “see” what people are saying. Amy Post created Big Smiles Lip Reading Masks to...

COVID-19:NOTL wineries get ready to welcome visitors for tastings

Wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake are preparing to invite guests back for tastings, and when they do, the experience will be very different. Social distancing measures mean...

Artist submissions sought for Pumphouse chair auction

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is looking for a Niagara artist to creatively paint a Muskoka-style wooden love seat as a fundraiser for the arts centre.  Submissions will...

Renovated Pumphouse hopes to reopen for summer

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre staff and volunteers are looking forward to reopening following renovations earlier this year, but for the time being the focus is on...

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