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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.

Sidewalk replacement work along River Road planned to begin Monday

The sidewalk along a portion of River Road in Niagara Falls is set to be replaced. Construction is planned to begin on Monday Sept. 16...

Photo Gallery: Snowbirds in NOTL Wednesday

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds flew over NOTL on Wednesday as part of the Niagara Historical Society and Museum's fundraiser.

Terry Fox Run this weekend

The annual Terry Fox Run takes place this Sunday, Sept. 15. The run takes participants through a five-kilometre stretch starting at Simcoe Park, travelling...

Photo Gallery: Local schools get up-close experience with Snowbirds Wednesday morning

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds invited excited kids and inquisitive chaperones to learn more about the planes, what it takes to be a pilot, and everything else involved in flying a Canadair CT-114 Tutor aircraft on Wednesday morning.

9/11 memorial service held in NOTL

A memorial service was held near the clock tower on Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake Wednesday to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks and pay tribute to those who lost their lives or were affected by the tragedy.

Canopy Growth challenges town cannabis bylaw

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s cannabis bylaw is being challenged by Canopy Growth Corp.  The town received a notice of appeal last Friday from Canopy Growth, one of the country’s largest...

Protesters target Legion pork roast, blast megaphone at older man

The annual pig roast at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 didn’t go exactly as planned Sunday.

NEEDS – Vino Velo cycle fundraiser

Just waiting on a few followup points from Steve to add at the bottom.. otherwise good to go.   When Rachel DeBon heard about Vino Velo’s...

Photo Gallery: Engel and Volkers celebrate grand opening of new NOTL office Tuesday evening

The grand opening of Engel and Volkers' new Niagara-on-the-Lake office brought many members of the community together on Tuesday evening.

New fire chief Nick Ruller is one busy guy

The town announced last Thursday morning that Ruller was promoted to fire chief and community emergency management co-ordinator, effective immediately. 

Niagara’s History Unveiled: John D. Larkin’s Niagara legacy

A drive in the rural area of Niagara-on-the-Lake may take you to Larkin Road. It is only one rural block long, and is located...

Lights for Bikes projectbrightens the way for farm workers

A Virgil company’s generous plan to outfit the bikes of migrant farm workers with safety lights has turned into a community event.

Amazing Race Niagara raises $24,000 for Kristen French centre

More than 80 people gathered at Polonia Park on York Road on Sunday to take part in the annual Amazing Race Niagara competition.

SPORTS–MUST RUN- Virgil soccer wraps up (PHOTO only)

Caption only: Club president Ted Vanderkoy presents awards as the NOTL Rangers soccer season wraps up. (Jayme Campbell-Submitted)

SPORTS–Shaw cricket team posts big win over Stratford

Steve Ferley Special to The Lake Report The Shaw Festival's cricket team notched a comprehensive win in its annual fixture with the team from the Stratford...

Masked ‘Anonymous’ protesters advocate for animal rights in NOTL

Vegan activists from a group called Anonymous for the Voiceless protested in front of the Court House in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Sept. 6 to advocate for animal rights. The...

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