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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.

Shades of Summer dinner wraps up peach celebrations

When U.S. visitors Eric and Tina Harper witnessed the Shades of Summer dinner in Niagara-on-the-Lake last year, they knew it was something they wanted to be a part of.

Golf: Doria, Robitaille crowned NOTL club champs

Joe Doria wasn’t going to let this one get away.

Huge crowds turn out for Kinsmen Car Show

More than 500 cars and thousands of car enthusiasts were on hand at the 21st annual Kinsmen Car and Shine Show on Sunday. Angelique and Richard...

Great NOTL Summer Walkabout: The annual Peach Festival

Welcome to the latest episode of the Great NOTL Summer Walkabout, a summer-long series of stories that will take you to all corners of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits NOTL

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents gathered outside the community centre Wednesday afternoon to catch a glimpse of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after he unveiled more funding for area municipalities.

Town chief administrator Holly Dowd retires

Niagara-on-the-Lake chief administrative officer Holly Dowd is retiring. Lord Mayor Betty Disero on Monday announced that Dowd, who has been on medical leave for several weeks,...

NOTL library to hold annual garden fundraiser with gourmet eats

The fifth Annual Garden Party, which helps to support the community garden behind the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library, is back. Starting at 6 p.m., the fundraiser will run...

NOTL Guides head to camp

Four Niagara-on-the-Lake girls are en route to “life-changing” experiences at the provincewide LEAP camp for Girl Guides Canada at Doe Lake Camp near Huntsville this...

Great NOTL Walkabout: Trekking down the Heritage Trail

Welcome to the latest episode of the Great NOTL Summer Walkabout, a summer-long series of stories that will take you to all corners of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Heritage festival raises $2,000 for NOTL museum

“The Past is Present” Heritage Festival at the NOTL museum raised more than $2,000 for museum programs on Monday.

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