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.
The Shaw Festival filled the Studio Theatre 26 times on Wednesday.
More than 7,000 people virtually lined up to watch the festival’s online streaming show...
Town signs agreement with Parks Canada
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has signed a memorandum of understanding with Parks Canada, which allows town bylaw enforcement to...
A community initiative to provide Niagara-on-the-Lake with masks has taken root in town.
A group of volunteers called Niagara Covid Masks has set up “mask...
The Saturday farmers' market in Niagara-on-the-Lake hopes to open May 23 and work is under way behind the scenes to keep it on schedule.
Market co-ordinator Sharon Brinsmead-Taylor is working...
What started as a request to find protein bars for residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake long-term care facilities turned into a 16,000 bar order supporting people across Niagara...
Nurse practitioners across the country are living in a new world. They’re finding new ways to help people from a safe distance, prioritizing in-person...
In positive, non-COVID-related news, Friday marks two years since the first issue of The Lake Report hit the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Wow. What a time...
Two Niagara growers teamed up to help distribute more than 120 plants to the Niagara Long Term Care residence in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Laurie Gunton, who operates...
Billionaire accused of participating in pro-democray protests
Jimmy Lai, the billionaire tycoon behind Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Vintage Hotels, has been arrested in Hong Kong, accused of participating...
An alarming number of people are still visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake, despite the town's efforts to discourage them.
Within an hour Saturday afternoon, The Lake Report surveyed...
Dear editor:
I read with interest The Lake Report story on April 9 about the racial profiling of some farm workers that has been occurring in Niagara. How sad...
Niagara has bonded together through the crisis of COVID-19 to show support for the community in many ways.
The staff and residents at NOTL's Niagara Long...
David Israelson
Special to The Lake Report
Everyone has a story, and the Niaggregator wants to hear yours.
The Niaggregator is a new podcast that I hope...
Linda Anderson-Kozik has updated her front garden decor with a sign focused on the pandemic. The Queen Street garden always features a seasonal theme,...
Dear editor:
First of all, a big apology is due to Yvonne Bredow for the despicable treatment she has received, ("Racist attitudes a common occurrence," The Lake...
MPP Wayne GatesSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
COVID-19 has shaken our entire country to its core. However, it's during this time that we've seen...
Volunteers are a driving force behind hundreds of arts and cultural events that happen in the community each year.
Even in these unprecedented times of...
