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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.

Exclusive: Undermined by small group of councillors, NOTL chief administrator opted to retire

Kevin MacLean/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Niagara-on-the-Lake chief administrator Holly Dowd opted to retire in August rather than continue to put up with a group of councillors who spent...

Scouts return to NOTL for re-enactments

The Scouts were back in town this weekend and this time a blend of about 1,100 young Canadian and American troops faced-off in war re-enactments and marched through town during their camp-out in The Commons.

Silversmith back on expansion path

After battling with construction problems over the last year, Silversmith Brewing Company has a reason to pour one in celebration. The local brewing company took home...

SPONSORED – submitted Alternative Investments: Private Equity

SUBMITTED as is for now. SPONSORED  Title: Alternative Investments: Private Equity Article: Private equity often attracts interest as investors seek alternative investment opportunities in more challenging market...

Artifact of the week–#1-Cup and saucer

Artifact of the Week: Cup & Saucer (907.240(A&B)) Clue: You will raise your pinkie when you drink from it. Answer: Last week’s artifact was a cup and...

Artifact of the week–#3-Gravy boat and saucer

Artifact of the Week: Gravy Boat and Saucer (969.71(A&B)) Clue: You won’t see me sailing on the seven seas but I’m docked at your Thanksgiving...

Artifact of the week–#2-Wall sconce

Artifact of the Week: Wall Sconce (969.29) Clue: I attach to the wall and make a room bright with light. Answer: Last week’s artifact was a wall...

Artifact of the week–#7-Quill pen

Artifact of the Week: Quill Pen (969.226) Clue: Before email or text messages, I was the only means of communicating or recording information. Answer: Quill Pen Last...

Artifact of the week–#6-Fire extinguisher

Artifact of the Week: Fire Extinguisher (969.220) Clue: When flames appear unexpectedly and they need to be put out, I’m on the wall and can...

Artifact of the week–#5-Pencil drawing

Artifact of the Week: Pencil Drawing (969.199) Clue: Before cameras, my counterpart and I were the only way to record an individual’s appearance. Answer: Pencil Drawing Last...

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