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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.

Strong winds cause downed trees, power outages

Niagara saw some wicked weather on Halloween.

Gallery: NOTL fire halls celebrate Halloween

Two of Niagara-on-the-Lake's fire halls opened their doors last Thursday night for their annual Halloween celebrations.

Iron scow shifts toward falls after Thursday’s severe weather

Severe weather conditions experienced over Halloween night caused the iconic iron scow lodged in the Niagara River to shift significantly. The steel copper bottomed sand...

Letter: Kudos to Pillar and Post for design of new garden

Dear editor: Having criticized Vintage Hotels in the past for its failure to protect and preserve the existing trees on the site as it moves...

Jam Queen Kim McQuhae wins Premier Exhibitor at Winter Fair

Kim McQuhae of Gryphon Ridge Highlands on Larkin Road has made a name for herself with exotic and obscure jams – now she’s being officially recognized as the Premier Exhibitor for Jams and Jellies at this year’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

NOTL residents needed for climate change survey

Brock University is inviting Niagara-on-the-Lake residents to take part in a research survey on how climate change has affected their lives, both on a household and...

Niagara Regional Police Services chief receives Order of Merit

Niagara Regional Police Service Chief Bryan MacCulloch has been recognized by Governor General Julie Payette for his long-term contributions to policing. MacCulloch was among 40 recipients invested...

Gallery: Celebrating Halloween

The rainy weather didn’t dampen Halloween spirit in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Halloween Fun: Harvest Fest

Photos by Brittany Carter.

Tasty time at Lions Harvest Breakfast

The smell of eggs, bacon and pancakes filled the air around the St. Davids and District Lions Club hall Sunday morning as the annual Harvest Breakfast drew in about 350 hungry residents.

Sparks learn about Hindu Festival of Lights

By: Leslie Moulson Special to The Lake Report

Residents reveal some of their favourite trick-or-treat spots in NOTL

It’s Halloween and kids from the Niagara-on-the-Lake community and beyond are eager to hit the streets flaunting costumes in exchange for their coveted candy loot. But...

Smile Cookie campaign raises $8,000 for Red Roof Retreat

In just a week, Tim Hortons' Smile Cookie campaign has raised $8,033 for Red Rood Retreat. The cheque presentation took place Wednesday morning at the...

Column: Let’s honour women who make a difference

Betty Disero Lord Mayor of NOTL Status of Women Canada declared October as National Women’s History Month, a time for Canadians to celebrate the achievements and...

NOTL leaders relieved province won’t force amalgamation

Kevin MacLean / Dariya Baiguzhiyeva The Lake Report Area politicians are relieved that the province listened to the arguments they made and will not force amalgamation on Niagara...

NOTL’s Mike Scott presides over college’s first citizenship ceremony

When Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Mike Scott presided over a citizenship ceremony at Niagara College’s NOTL campus, the event held a “natural connection” for him.

Owl Howl returns to Niagara Glen this Friday

Have a hoot practising your best owl calls at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre’s Owl Howl event this Friday. On Nov. 1 from 7 to...

Ghost Walks take visitors around haunted NOTL

There is no place more ominous to spend Halloween than Niagara-on-the-Lake, at least that’s the claim made by The Ghost Walks professing this corner...

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