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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.

Sparks write letters to NOTL veterans for Remembrance Day

Leslie MoulsonSpecial to The Lake Report   The Niagara-on-the-Lake Sparks wrote and decorated post cards for 20 veterans in the area at their meeting on Nov....

Good food and fun at United Church bazaar

The atmosphere was friendly, the soup was hot and people were welcoming at the annual St. Davids-Queenston United Church bazaar on Saturday.

Town workers’ chili cook-off helps United Way

Niagara-on-the-Lake town staff celebrated Halloween while raising money for a good cause.

NOTL Pickleball Club adds new indoor courts

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Pickleball Club is now providing six indoor courts during the fall/winter season.

Gallery: Open mic at the Legion

The second monthly open mic was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 on Sunday, Nov. 3.

IN-DEPTH: ‘Bird bangers’ least effective choice long-term, researchers say

Propane cannons, commonly known as bird cannons or bird bangers, have been used for deterring birds from agricultural crops for years, but many experts say they are only effective in the short-term or when used in conjunction with other deterrents.

NOTL senior charged with manslaughter in death of Chartwell resident

A 74-year-old man from Niagara-on-the-Lake is facing a charge of manslaughter after the death of a 94-year-old woman at Chartwell Niagara Long Term Care...

Obituary: Businessman, community builder, Dave Wall dies at 91

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Dave Wall died at age 91 on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital. A prominent business owner and sportsman, he operated Wall’s Furniture...

NOTL teens continuing climate strikes until town declares emergency

Two NOTL teenagers plan to continue holding monthly climate strikes until the town declares a climate emergency. Hazel Norris and Molly Shara, both 13 and...

Youth Advisory Council holds team-building workshop

The Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council held its first team building and leadership training workshop recently. Along with Coun. Clare Cameron, the town’s engagement co-ordinator, Lauren Kruitbosch,...

Newark Neighbours expands to help school food program

Newark Neighbours has expanded its mandate and is now offering help to non-profit groups not only in Niagara-on-the-Lake but across the region. Newark has partnered with Food4Kids Niagara and has...

Garbage delays continue to plague senior

Frustrated and fed up, Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Kaspar Pold was threatening to bring his uncollected garbage to the town hall Monday after he once again had to deal with garbage...

NOTL Museum expanding, asks town for budget increase

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has long been underfunded and it is now asking for a “final major increase” in the town’s 2020 budget, the museum’s curator told council’s the committee...

Flu shot made easier with virtual reality headsets

Niagara-on-the-Lake pharmacists are urging residents to get their flu shots now – and one pharmacy is using new technology to ease nervous patients through the door. Julie...

Survey shows The Lake Report is #1 among NOTL readers

Kevin MacLean Managing Editor We asked and you answered.  Nearly 500 readers participated in The Lake Report’s first readership survey this fall and we are indebted to...

Trees howled down on Halloween night

Not long after witches and goblins took to the streets on Halloween night, some scary weather blew through Niagara. High winds caused downed trees and branches around NOTL...

NOTL senior, 74, charged with manslaughter in death of 94-year-old nursing home resident

A 74-year-old man from Niagara-on-the-Lake is facing a charge of manslaughter after the death of a 94-year-old woman at Chartwell Niagara Long Term Care Residence...

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