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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.

Bikes for Farmworkers an alliance of generosity

One winter day in 2015, local couple Terry and Lynn Weiner were walking their dog Riley in the Commons at Butler’s Barracks in Niagara-on-the-Lake,...

Changes to garbage pickup explored

Every other week garbage pickup could be a reality as early as 2021. Niagara Region Public Works Committee recently approved the inclusion of that option,...

Bill S-203 brings an end to keeping whales and dolphins in captivity

The captivity of dolphins and whales is coming to an end in Canada, with the passing of Bill S-203 in the House of Commons.   The...

Deadline approaches for Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund

The City of Niagara Falls is encouraging residents to help bring the city to light by offering grants to support cultural development.  Any individuals, groups or organizations with plans for cultural...

Editorial: Lets make 2019 more friendly

It happens to a lot of us in this day and age — we develop a tendency to dislike or even despise people we...

Letter to the editor: Other houses look worse

SUBMITTED BY JANET GUY.OPINION Dear Mr. Harley, Some of your letters to the editor speak disparagingly of Cannery Park in St. Davids. “The finishings in the Model...

Letter to the editor: Virgil needs some spice

SUBMITTED BY ANN HANDELS.OPINION Central Virgil has become the place where architecture goes to die, all creativity crushed beneath the weight of proliferating uniform square...

Letter to the editor: MYAC 2018 recap

SUBMITTED BY BETHANY POLTL.OPINION December of 2018 was a busy month for the Lord Mayor Youth Advisory Council! We are happy to report our Second Annual...

Letter to the editor: Response to Mr. Moorhead

SUBMITTED BY JOHN & PATRICIA, BRAMPTON.OPINION My wife and I have been frequent visitors to Niagara-on-the-Lake for many years and have developed an affinity for...

Possible changes to garbage collection

Niagara Region's public works committee is hoping to make some policy changes to the way garbage is collected.  The main proposal is to implement garbage collection...

Virgil to get first sports bar

Virgil is about to get a new place to watch sports, listen to live music and grab a bite to eat. Bricks & Barley...

Christopher Newton named Officer of Order of Canada

Christopher Newton spent most of his career in a creative role; that didn’t end after retirement. Born in Deal, England on June 11, 1936, Newton...

Chautauqua neighbours coming around to improved Circle Street proposal

Chautauqua residents are slowly coming together in support of a rezoning application for Circle Street. Although they don’t fully support the original proposed dwelling, they do...

VOF Park in Old Town under construction

Voices of Freedom Park on Regent Street was officially opened on Nov. 2, with the goal of celebrating the town’s Black history. However since December of...

Brock viticulture lecture series back for 12th year

The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) Lecture Series is back for its 12th year, giving people from around the world access to Brock University’s leading...

Humour and Hops brings regular comedy to NOTL

David Green and the Exchange Brewery are pouring a steady flow of comedic entertainment. Each month, Green hosts an evening of laughs - showcasing a...

Niagara Parks Commission board seats left vacant

A void was left where previous chair of the Niagara Parks Commission once sat. As of Nov. 15, 2018, Janice Thomson’s term as chair came...

Niagara winters aren’t consistently cold

It's no secret, this winter's weather has been all over the place. According to The Weather Network, Tuesday's temperature is -2 C but feels like -6 C, a drastic...

Newark Neighbours ready for donations

When Newark Neighbours re-opened Monday morning after a break for the holidays, the thrift shop was bustling with bargain hunters. Within half an hour of opening the doors,...

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