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.
A 26-year-old Niagara Falls man was arrested on Remembrance Day for stealing poppy boxes, amongst other crimes including fraud.
Police said they were called to a...
For those who came out to pay their respects at the Remembrance Day ceremonies Monday, snowy weather shouldn’t have been a problem as they could warm...
Jean Baker
Special to The Lake Report
Christmas 1942 in wartime Britain was marked by austerity measures.
Food and clothing rationing, a minimal petrol allowance for cars,...
The Royal Canadian Regiment, ofter referred to as the "RCR," is seen being inspected in this 1939 picture. After the war, every Nov. 11 we schoolchildren from Parliament...
Music Niagara will bring a collection of choirs together for its first-ever ChoralFest – featuring eight concerts by nine choirs performed over 10 days.
From Nov....
Steve Hardaker
Community Correspondent
Last week, we learned about Glendale and Niagara Region’s project to develop the Glendale Niagara District Plan, a proactive development strategy.
Phase 1,...
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Carson Tucker says he is planning the Purple Ribbon Gala in January to raise money and awareness for “severely underfunded” Epilepsy Canada.
Tickets for the black...
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....
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
