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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.

$25,000 Olympia sponsorship awarded to Lakeview Vineyard Equipment

The sought-after sponsorship opportunity for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's new Olympia ice resurfacer has been awarded to Lakeview Vineyard Equipment Inc. he sponsorship will cost Lakeview $25,000...

Water rates in NOTL increase

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents will see a hike in their water bills starting Feb. 1. The monthly fixed rates for water and wastewater usage each will rise by...

Letter to the editor: A quick thanks, and another quick thanks

Dear editor of The Lake Report, Just a quick note to thank you for printing the article about Kash Kashmeri and to commend Bill Hamilton...

Letter to the editor: I live behind illegal B&Bs, and agree with the towns crackdown

SUBMITTED BY DEBORAH SYMINGTON.OPINION As a resident living behind one of the Garrison Village short-term rentals (also called “airbnb”) I would like local residents to...

Letter to the editor: Support for the fine work The Lake Report is doing

SUBMITTED BY JESSE LEPP.OPINION I wrote this letter to the editor of the new The Local. But since I can’t find their website, and since...

Letter to the editor: New paper in NOTL shows imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

SUBMITTED BY WILLIAM L. COCHRANE SR.OPINION If “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” the staff of The Lake Report should be walking on air...

Opinion: A ‘redundant’ letter

SUBMITTED BY MAUREEN POSPIECHOPINION This letter is now so redundant to give the word redundant new redundancy! In the middle of all the celebration and...

Stories by Selina Appleby: Part 3 The Silver Thimble

SUBMITTED BY SELINA APPLEBY.FEATURED The heat of the summer had made playing baseball in the playground impossible. The field was so dry that the three baseball...

Stories by Selina Appleby: Part 2 Rose’s Garden

SUBMITTED BY SELINA APPLEBY.FEATURED She was a divine gardener. Every day she appeared in her garden as soon as the sun settled in the sky. Slight...

Town to host open house seeking resident opinions on official plan

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake wants to hear residents’ concerns at the official plan open house. On Feb. 13, there will be two sessions in the auditorium...

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