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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.

Fireworks dazzle in St. Davids

Literal hearts and smiling faces lit up the St. Davids sky Monday night, as a fireworks display at Ravine Vineyards Estate brought another event-packed Canada Day in Niagara-on-the-Lake to a close.

On the tee: Golfers celebrate Canada Day in style

Jim Sifton scoops almost $600 in skins

King St. couple’s garden honoured

A garden featuring peonies and irises as well as salvia and lupins at 643 King St. is the latest winner of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual Garden of the Week contest.

NOTL library kicks off summer with a bang

Although visiting the library is typically an indoor activity, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library hosted an outdoor summer kick-off event in the green space behind the building last Saturday.

Step Challenge weekly winners

With just one week to go, Niagara-on-the-Lake walkers are stepping toward the end of the June Step Challenge. The walkers who improved the most since...

College to help businesses with tech

Niagara College’s Research and Innovation division will help small- and medium-sized businesses solve their technology and innovation challenges. The college received $210,000 from the Ontario...

Porchetta in the park

The Friends of St. Davids hosted the first Porchetta in the Park on Sunday afternoon at the St. Davids Lion’s Club.

Canada Day activities

Lots of activities are planned in Niagara-on-the-Lake for Canada Day. The national holiday, marking Canada’s 152nd birthday, is celebrated on Monday, July 1. * For early-birds,...

Photo gallery: Drums roar on Summer Solstice

The sound of drums took over Ryerson Beach on Friday, as a crowd gathered to drum down the sunset for the longest day of the year.

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