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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.

Letter to the editor: NOTL horses demand the right to work

SUBMITTED BY ANN HANDELS (on behalf of local working horses).OPINION It has come to our attention, the gainfully employed horses of NOTL, that there is...

A tree bylaw on private property? Disappointing!

SUBMITTED BY CLAIRE CRONIER.OPINION I was quite disappointed to read in The Lake Report that a tree bylaw was passed by council on Dec. 5,...

Grape Escape expanding for great success

SPONSOREDWhen Richard Mell first moved to Canada from England, he brought with him a suitcase and degree in criminal psychology.It was the height of...

Grape Escape expanding for great success

SPONSOREDWhen Richard Mell first moved to Canada from England, he brought with him a suitcase and degree in criminal psychology.It was the height of...

Days of Wine and Chocolate returns February

Forget wine and cheese, this February the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are offering up a decadent twist on food and drink pairings with the Days...

NOTL new wastewater treatment plant to open mid-March

Construction on Niagara-on-the-Lake’s sewage treatment project is coming to an end. The wastewater treatment plant on Lakeshore Road is in the final commissioning phase. The Region is...

Niagara District Airport looks to generate sky high revenue

The Niagara District Airport and nine other surrounding airports are getting ready to take on the excess capacity of Pearson airport. Pearson is expected to reach capacity...

Private retail cannabis stores approved during St. Catharines council meeting

St. Catharines has opened the door for private retail cannabis stores. After a unanimous vote during the Jan. 14 council meeting in St. Catharines, retail...

Council passes motion to support modernized alcohol sales

On Jan. 15, Niagara-on-the-Lake council was presented with a resolution to support modernized alcohol sales which could benefit local wineries and grape growers. In recent years,...

Ben Bartel clears the ice for Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery

The story of how Ben Bartel acquired the position is built on layers, he says, as he peels those layers away one by one. It’s...

NOTL council to hear proposal for Vintage Hotels expansion and subdivision

Vintage Hotels was given the green light to proceed with the development of a nearly a city block of land across from the Pillar...

Protests planned during Icewine Village festival

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Icewine Village to transform Queen Street into a winter wonderland, from Jan. 19 to 20 and 26 to 27.   This year marks Icewine Village's 24th...

Friday morning cold allows for icewine harvest

Mother Nature gave winemakers a window of weather cold enough to harvest some grapes for icewine very early this morning in Niagara. Mattias Oppenlaender, chair...

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