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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.

Residents call for action

When a group of more than 150 people gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Nov. 18 to mourn the loss of around 250 healthy trees, it...

Glendale to take new look at old issues

The Glendale Task Force has been disbanded, but will begin again with a new look at old issues once it is established by council. Steven...

St. Davids has wish list for new council

St. Davids residents are preparing their wish list for the new council, with safety at the top of it. Greg Dell, president of the ratepayers’...

Youth council to host holiday talent showcase for kids

For the second year in a row, the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council will be bringing back its Youth Holiday Celebration, which gives local...

Company from Atlantic Canada buys Niagara Falls bus tour company

Double Deck Tours in Niagara Falls has been purchased by an Atlantic Canada company. Ambassatours, a sightseeing tour company from Eastern Canada announced the acquisition...

Local rescue workers honoured by Canada Post

In the spirit of the season, a local Canada Post depot manager wanted to deliver a bit of holiday cheer to Niagara's local rescue workers. Civil...

Cameron gearing up for council

Clare Cameron might be the only person in town surprised she earned the title of deputy lord mayor in her first run at council. On...

Neighbours oppose Circle Street rezoning

Chautauqua residents are up in arms over a proposal to rezone a Circle Street property and sever a lot for a large house they believe will...

Police looking to identify man who approached young girl in NOTL

The Niagara Regional Police Service is seeking to identify a man who approached an 11-year-old girl in Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday. The man allegedly approached the girl and offered...

Chatting life, death and music with Jesse Lamothe

Jesse Lamothe freely admits he wasn’t the nicest kid in high school. But when the Niagara-on-the-Lake-raised musician returned from living in England for two...

Icewine harvest earliest ever for NC students

Around Niagara, wine makers and grape growers were out in the fields Thursday morning for an early harvest of icewine grapes. The harvest being so...

Niagara College offering quick seasonally-themed courses during the holidays

Niagara residents have a chance to up their entertaining game this holiday season, thanks to a roster of holiday-themed workshops offered by the Canadian...

NOTL figure skater qualifies for national competition

When Kyra Marotta set her sights on representing the Niagara-on-the-Lake Skating Club at a national level three years ago, she meant business. Just three years later,...

St. Catharines Museum continues tradition of giving back

MEDIA RELEASE - CITY OF ST. CATHARINES The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is once again helping bring warmth to those in need. From...

Town of Fort Erie considering building a community hub

The Town of Fort Erie has been supporting a feasibility study conducted by the Greater Fort Erie Community Hub Task Force Steering Committee along...

Pelham to host annual Santa Claus Parade Dec. 8

The Town of Pelham is hosting its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.. The parade will start at the Bethany...

Large quantity of cocaine seized in St. Catharines

Police arrested two men from St. Catharines Tuesday evening after a cocaine trafficking investigation led to the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine. The...

Five new members will be inducted into the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame

Five new members will be inducted into the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame Thursday. On Nov. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Buffy Alexander, John White,...

Town of Lincoln holding tree lighting ceremony

The town of Lincoln is holding its Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday. Residents can go to the Flemming Centre, at 5020 Serena Dr. in...

Nationals win two of three games over the weekend

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Nationals won two out of three games over the weekend, improving their record to 11-10-0-1. The team kicked off the weekend with a 3-2...

UPDATE: St. Catharines man arrested in relation to Avondale Robbery

Police have made an arrest in relation to a Nov. 12 robbery at a St. Catharines Avondale. On Nov. 19, with the assistance of the...

Construction begins along the Niagara Parkway

There will be several construction projects beginning this month in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake as the Niagara Parks Commission begins its efforts to improve the Niagara...

Fire burns trailer at Sherkston Shores Resort

A fire in Sherkston Shores has destroyed one trailer and caused damage to another. The blaze broke out at the Port Colborne trailer resort early Monday morning,...

Mori Gardens becomes a winter wonderland

Mori Gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake turned the garden centre into a winter wonderland for a weekend this Nov. 16 to 18, during its first-ever Christmas...

Editorial: Trees can be protected

All last and this week, trees, mostly healthy, some very old, were removed to make way for what is expected to be a subdivision. There...

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