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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.

Letter: Ruby crowned kinglet checks out Snowbirds article

Dear editor: This photo shows the beautiful,tiny bird that flew into my window and landed on his back on my copy of The Lake Report. I’m...

Letter: NOTLers loved the Snowbirds and Lake Reports coverage

Dear editor: I have always been a fan of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. As the treasurer of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum, I knew we...

Editorial: Keep NOTL Palliative Care in mind

It’s sometimes a tough decision when you’re putting on a fundraiser. Selecting which charity to donate to can be overwhelming, especially when there are...

Clarification

A story printed last week about an animal rights protest at the Legion’s pork roast said an air horn was blown in a man’s...

Great NOTL Summer Walkabout: Breaking a sweat for a cure

Welcome to the final episode of the Great NOTL Summer Walkabout, a summer-long series of stories that has taken readers to all corners of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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...

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