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NOTL Votes 2026: Residents talk election: what needs fixing, what’s worth keeping

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.

Four years later, Niagara-on-the-Lake voters still concerned about development, taxes and transparency

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.

What the numbers tell us about voter turnout in Niagara-on-the-Lake these past two decades

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.

What’s in a name? Candidate says town staff suggested she reverse her surname on ballot

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.

No endorsements: NOTL residents’ group won’t tell voters who to choose

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.

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

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...

Photo Gallery: Fall Fest at Red Roof Retreat

A wide variety of seasonal activities were offered at the Fall Fest held at the Red Roof Retreat last Saturday.

Victorian winter comes to NOTL

‘Tis the season, almost – and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is gearing up for the festive time with a number of planned winter activities and celebrations. This...

First Rotary youth conference kicks off in NOTL

For high school student Victoria Sawicki, a Rotary Youth Exchange program that allowed her to study in France for a year was “life-changing.”

F45 fitness studio opens in Virgil

Popular Australian workout classes, called Functional 45 or F45, are now being offered in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Independent Strange feels ‘deflated’ but proud of campaign

Mike Strange says he’s “a little deflated” after Monday’s election. The independent candidate and current Niagara Falls councillor was out pounding the pavement to spread...

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