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‘Not the work of one day’: NOTL marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Commemorative efforts in Niagara-on-the-Lake spanned from the raising of a flag outside town hall to education efforts at elementary schools and the museum, hoping to create a lasting impact on the public's awareness of all chapters of Indigenous history in Canada.

Niagara school board candidates on their aims, visions and Bill 101 concerns

The Lake Report asked the nominees for trustees what their top three priorities would be as a school board trustee, why they decided to run and what they would like to change or fix at the school board level.

NOTL prestige: Revé earns a place on Michelin Guide’s recommended list

This year's Toronto Michelin Guide, which was released Sept. 22, added 11 restaurants from southern Ontario to its "Recommended" list, including one new local dining spot: Revé, which opened in Old Town last year.

NOTL Votes 2026: No softballs for council hopefuls at residents’ debate

During the latest debate for council candidates hosted on Friday, the six participating candidates were asked about developers, post-flooding plans and their approach to strong mayor powers.

Richard Meloen named this year’s Living Landmark by Niagara Foundation

Before retiring almost 20 years ago, Rick Meloen, says he knew relatively little about the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake, which he's lived in all his life. Today, however, he has plenty of irons in the fire in an effort to keep the town's storied past alive.

St. Davids Lioness market springs into action

The third annual spring bazaar returned to the St. Davids Lions Club last Saturday.

Virgil Stampede returns for Victoria Day long weekend

The hugely popular Virgil Stampede will return to the Virgil Sports Park on May 18 to 20. The Stampede has grown since its humble beginnings as a neighbourhood...

Snowbirds flying back to NOTL for Sept. 11 show

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will fly back to town this fall for a NOTL museum expansion fundraiser. The Niagara Historical Society and Museum soars to the skies...

SORE wins third party status victory

THE LAKE REPORTIt's now three for three for activists in Niagara-on-the-Lake.A crowd of about 260 people showed up for a public meeting at the NOTL...

Battle of Atlantic remembered

Muriel Clegg fights back tears as she remembers her late husband, Leonard Clegg, who served as a signalman in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. “It brings backs lots of memories. Good memories but still make me cry,” she said.

Residents concerned about $10M sale of Coyotes Run to Canopy Growth Corp.

Most Niagara-on-the-Lake residents were shocked by the sale and closing of Coyote’s Run Estate Winery last week and many of them remain deeply concerned about what cannabis conglomerate Canopy Growth Corp. plans to do on the property.

Tougher clean yard bylaw needed, town told

Niagara-on-the-Lake is considering changes to its clean yard bylaw and that doesn’t sit well with one town resident. Darren Harle, who owns a one-acre parcel of land...

Getting the bad out of Lake Ontario

The fourth annual Lake Ontario beach cleanup kicked off at Queen’s Royal Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Sunday.

NOTL to recognize outstanding volunteers

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s devoted volunteers will be recognized for their contributions to the community. “We want to recognize people that are helping others, helping organizations, helping the community,” says Lord Mayor...

Family doctor Julian Adams marks 50 years practising in NOTL

After half a century as a trusted family physician in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Dr. Julian Adams has been treating local families for generations – and he wouldn’t...

Behind the ‘scenes:’ Creative and technical ingenuity at play in sets at Shaw

When the dark comedy The Ladykillers opens at the Festival Theatre on June 11, the set will play an integral role in the production,...

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