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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.

Maya takes fight for diabetes monitors to Queens Park

Eight-year-old Maya Webster took her fight for government-funded glucose monitors to Queen’s Park Wednesday. The Niagara-on-the-Lake youngster, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at...

Bridge connecting Niagara Falls and NOTL reopens after 10 years

After 10 long years, the newly rebuilt Mewburn Road Bridge will finally offer drivers another connection between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls.

Fire program aims to prevent CO deaths

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s fire department, with the help of Enbridge Gas Inc., is on a mission to eradicate the silent killer in residential homes ­– carbon...

Tree lighting ceremony draws crowds to town

People gathered around the Old Court House steps for Sunday evening’s Christmas tree lighting while the St. Michael Catholic Elementary School choir serenaded the crowd – but this year’s celebration connected the town more than ever.

Niagara College campus renamed after Dan Patterson

Niagara College campus on Taylor Road has been renamed to Daniel J. Patterson Campus, after the outgoing college president who has made a lasting impact...

Glendale Notes: Final draft of Niagara District Plan revealed

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Glendale-area residents got another peek last week at what their community might look like as it develops over the coming years. The Region of...

Lake Ontario water level remains much higher than normal into winter

Water levels in Lake Ontario have dropped significantly since the record high peak in June, but they’re still well above average for this time...

Niagara College wins two gold medals, ranked #3 at the U.S. Open Cider Championship

Niagara College took home two gold medals and was placed third in the international U.S. Open Cider Championship. The final round of the sixth annual competition, which had...

MPP Wayne Gates gets his flu shot and encourages others do the same

On Friday afternoon, MPP Wayne Gates rolled up his sleeve for his annual flu shot at Simpson’s Pharmacy in Virgil. Gates said he’s been coming...

Golden Plunger: Pondview Estate Winery

As you sip any one of Pondview’s wines, you are tasting three generations of grape growing and wine-making experience. You know by now, the...

Exploring photos: William Kirby’s House

This painting, done at the corner of Victoria and Front streets, shows the home of historian William Kirby, which was built in 1818. Kirby was a novelist,...

Wine Country with Victoria Gilbert: Gemischter satz is the way to go for Ferox

Victoria Gilbert Special to The Lake Report “Everything starts in the vineyard for me,” Fabian Reis says as he strides through a snowy row of his...

Memorial hockey game honours “Mikey” Labonte and raises $5,000 for charity

Michael Labonte, or “Mikey,” was known as the life of the party; a memorial hockey game held in his honour brought crowds together in a boisterous celebration of his life.

‘Large quantity of gemstones’ stolen from vehicle in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara Regional Police were called to a residence in the area of Warner and Tanbark roads in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Tuesday to investigate a theft from a...

Local resident thanks farm workers, will bring them to Old Town tree lighting Sunday

Many farm workers who live in Niagara-on-the-Lake seasonally have never made it to Old Town – this Sunday, 40 Mexican workers will head to...

Letter: Insulting comments about longtime residents complaining about bird cannons

Dear editor: In response to the letter submitted by J. Richard Wright last week, wherein he states he is OK with growers using percussion devices...

The Lake Report TIDBITS Nov. 21

Old Town Christmas tree lighting this Sunday Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to celebrate the season on Sunday, Nov. 24, and watch as the huge Old...

Town, Enbridge team up to distributecarbon monoxide and fire alarms

Niagara-on-the-Lake's fire department is teaming up with Enbridge Gas to supply new carbon monoxide alarms to residents who need them. The town will receive 126...

Lions Club Christmas tree sale starts Thursday

The Lion’s Club Christmas tree sale begins today at Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil.

Lions Club Christmas tree sale starts Thursday

The Lion’s Club Christmas tree sale begins today at Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil.

Grace UnitedChristmas Market is Saturday

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report A tisket, a tasket ... Grace has the baskets! Grace United Church congregation members Claudia Gilchrist and Chris McQuestion have worked...

Gracia Janes honoured with Living Landmark Award

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Gracia Janes has been chosen as the 2019 Living Landmark Award recipient by the Niagara Foundation. The not-for-profit organization, which advocates for preservation of heritage...

Christmas with Heart helps two charities

The Christmas with Heart market supports great causes and that’s one of the reasons Andrea Wood of Alpaca Niagara is happy to keep coming back.

A merry old time at Mori Christmas Palooza

For three days, Mori Gardens was turned into a winter wonderland that brought hundreds of people and more than 50 vendors and artisans together for a festive weekend experience.

Contrasting art styles exhibited at NOTL library

NOTL artist Janet Newey and Hamilton artist Julia van der Laan de Vries have come together to put their contrasting artwork on display at...

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