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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.

Hummel sues town for $500,000 over development freeze in Old Town

Niagara developer Rainer Hummel is suing the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake for $500,000, plus costs, in an application to quash a development freeze that was instituted...

Canopy Growths $5,000 donation will help outreach by Newark Neighbours

Newark Neighbours is looking to expand its work in the community and the organization is now $5,000 closer to its future aspirations with the...

Gallery: Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village

This weekend brought droves of new and returning visitors to Niagara-on-the-Lake for the annual Icewine Festival – the village on Queen Street features representatives from area wineries and restaurants offering samples of their best icewine and icewine paired snacks.

Animal rights group pours out wine in ‘spectacle’ Saturday

A group of animal rights activists followed through with a promised “spectacle” at the Icewine Village in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday; six members poured out...

Niagara College students brave cold at annual winter grape harvest

More than 50 people braved the sub-zero temperature in the wee hours of Thursday morning for what was expected to be an icewine harvest.

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Queenston house is 200 years old

The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is awash in new housing developments. Old Town, Virgil, Glendale and St. Davids all have newly created subdivisions. Even Queenston...

Writers’ Circle: Dids’ story: Learning to read

This is the first of three parts. Richard West NOTL Writers’ Circle When the Chief Stoker first met me, he bellowed, “What do you mean, Dids, you can’t...

Niagara Parks will hold two job fairs to fill 500 seasonal positions

Niagara Parks Commission is looking to fill more than 500 seasonal jobs this year and will be holding two job fairs to give potential...

Niagara fan gets a signed stick from World Juniors golden boy Akil Thomas

Niagara hockey fan Calvin Goodman scored the gift of a lifetime last Thursday.

Kennedy named new president ofNiagara College

The new head of Niagara College says he will carry forward the legacy of outgoing president Dan Patterson. Sean Kennedy, 51, who has been with the...

Wealthy benefactor offers $250,000 to NOTL for new community gateway

A Niagara-on-the-Lake resident is willing to donate up to $250,000 to the Town of NOTL for a charitable project that could see a redone entrance into Old...

Protesters threaten spectacle at Icewine Village this weekend

Animal rights activists are threatening to launch a new campaign, called “Operation Embargo,” at Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Icewine Village this weekend in continued protest against the...

Obituary: Margaret Gibbs

GIBBS, Margaret Veronica – of Niagara-on-the Lake Ontario passed away peacefully at the Niagara General Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 8. This was the end...

Obituary: Peter Baker

BAKER, Peter Morris – March 31 1932 – Jan. 12, 2020 - The family mourns the sudden loss of a devoted husband and father....

Obituary: Cheryl Phillips

PHILLIPS, Cheryl Ann- With family by her side, on Dec. 4, 2019, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 65. Beloved...

Marotta likely to appeal court decision on Randwood

The town and SORE were victorious in court last week, but developer Benny Marotta says it’s “likely” his companies will appeal the judge’s decision. Superior Court Justice...

Major donation made toward Heritage Trail restoration work

Several major donors, including the Canadian National Railway Company, have been recognized by the Heritage Trail Committee at a cocktail party held Wednesday, Jan. 8. 

Short-term rental operators unhappy with licensing fees

Short-term rental operators in Niagara-on-the-Lake are disappointed with the increased licensing fees and the proposed draft changes to the short-term rental bylaw, a representative...

Pumphouse begins biggest renovation project in 25 years

The Pumphouse Arts Centre has begun its biggest renovation project in 25 years to provide improved accessibility and enhanced art programs for a wider...

Icebreakers Comedy Festival returns Friday

The Icebreakers Comedy Festival has grown steadily since its first weekend seven years ago – now the annual comedy series has reached five dates...

Town approves 4% hotel tax in principle

Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors have approved in principle a plan to charge visitors a hotel tax. In a 7 to 2 vote Monday, council’s committee of the...

NOTL man wins cool $1 million

A lucky Niagara-on-the-Lake resident celebrated Christmas with an extra special gift — $1 million dollars. Local musician Thomas (Randy) Busbridge won the small fortune in...

Jazz and Brunch series returns to Strewn Winery

The annual Jazz and Brunch series at Strewn Winery is back, giving local jazz lovers a chance to enjoy a meal coupled with live music.

Young Canadians more likely to drive high, CAA poll finds

Seventy per cent of younger Canadians aren't likely to plan alternative travel arrangements after consuming cannabis, new research from the Canadian Automobile Association has found...

Exploring photos: Niagara Home Bakery

Literally everyone in town knew John and Paul Albrechtsan of the Niagara Home Bakery. It was probably one of the most frequented stores in town. Up to the...

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