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 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...
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 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...
The Pumphouse Arts Centre has begun its biggest renovation project in 25 years to provide improved accessibility and enhanced art programs for a wider...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Shaw Festival’s Saturday afternoon Film Series booted back up this weekend with countless seat-saving coats scattered over auditorium chairs before showtime, marking the established tradition of arriving early, claiming a spot and socializing in the lobby before the film’s 3 p.m. start.
Ross Robinson
(#9, Blue Team)
Special to The Lake Report
Sunday was another great day for hockey. Early in the morning in Virgil, Ont., and early in the...
The town and SORE have won again.
On Friday Justice Linda Walters ruled to dismiss an application by Solmar Development Corp. and Two Sisters Resorts...
The new president of Niagara College, Sean Kennedy, has been a part of the college's senior management team since 2006.
The announcement of the college’s...
Do you remember the stories your parents told growing up, the impression they left and the impact they had on your life?
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Richard West recalls his...
Just before Christmas the Newark Neighbours’ packed food bank signified the extensive giving spirit of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, but the organization has a strong need for...
Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Julia Buxton-Cox says her newly launched Facebook group, Buy Nothing Niagara-on-the-Lake, has already exceeded all her expectations.
Since its launch on Jan. 3,...
