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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.

Border officers seize $1 million worth of undeclared tobacco

A Kitchener truck driver was charged after the border services found over 10,000 kilograms of undeclared tobacco inside his truck.

Evolve Wellness Studio opens in Virgil

When Jill Saxton learned her clients were looking for alternative solutions for weight loss, she knew she had to introduce something different at her new Niagara-on-the-Lake wellness centre.

Costumes Come Alive for The Horse and His Boy

The characters and creatures of Narnia are coming to life under the talented hands of the cutters and seamstresses in the Shaw Festival costume...

The great pot hole challenge 2019

Send us your photos and details of pot holes in your neighbourhood or elsewhere around NOTL. Prizes (!) and infamy for the worst examples...

Students strike back: NOTL youth take to the streets to advocate for better treatment of the planet

Niagara-on-the-Lake students braved strong winds and chilly weather to stage a strike for climate change action outside the town hall Friday afternoon.

NOTL Ukesters recognized for outstanding community work

Sounds of ukuleles filled Niagara-on-the-Lake’s town chambers Monday night.

Non-compliant B&B owners get extension

Niagara-on-the-Lake council voted to give one last chance to non-compliant bed and breakfast owners before revoking their licences. At the council meeting Monday night, Coun. Allan Bisback...

Town to share 25 per cent of parking lot charges with Parks Canada

Niagara-on-the-Lake asked Parks Canada to reduce its parking lot charges but the federal agency refused. Over the past 18 years, tour buses have been using parking lots at...

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