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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.

Wine and Words to host award-winning investigative journalist Tanya Talaga

Award-winning Toronto Star investigative journalist and acclaimed author Tanya Talaga is making her way to The Hare Wine Co. on Feb. 13. Author of national...

Man facing child sexual exploitation charges

A 50-year-old Port Colborne man is facing five counts of sexual assaults involving a minor. Todd Albert Klacko was arrested and charged Thursday with the alleged...

Letter to the editor: The Lake Report weekly

SUBMITTED BY CINDY (AND KEN) HERNDER.OPINION Just wanted to show our support for The Lake Report and all you are doing to make this publication...

Letter to the editor: Well done re: The Lake Report

SUBMITTED BY GLENN YOUNG.OPINION Well done re: The Lake Report … fits the town perfectly! Very compelling and timely content. Despite the status of print...

Letter to the editor: Re: Cannery park letters and snobby NOTLers

SUBMITTED BY MYRA GOODMAN.OPINION I couldn’t agree more with the letter writer from Cannery Park, about the snobbishness of some residents from other parts of...

NOTL businesses feeling the love this Valentine’s Day

Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses are gearing up for what they hope to be a busy Valentine’s Day. Florists, chocolate shops, wineries, tour guides and restaurants across town are...

Virgil LCBO to open in March

The wait for a new LCBO store is almost over. There is no exact date yet but the new location is set to open next month....

Councillors vote against clear bags use and bi-weekly garbage collection

Town councillors have spoken loud and clear —they want nothing to do with a Niagara Region proposal to institute every-other-week garbage collection or make clear plastic garbage...

Bags of food and goodies greet migrant workers arriving in NOTL

Jane Andres’ living room is filled with bright green bags packed with such essentials as hot chocolate, oatmeal, toothbrushes and toilet paper. Almost every...

Toronto man facing murder charge

A Toronto man is facing a second-degree murder charge in relation the death of a 31-year-old woman in Grimsby on Friday morning. Charged is 39-year-old...

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