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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.

Burroughs, Darte ask regional council to look after NOTL

With the last term of Regional council wrapped up, outgoing councillors, including Gary Burroughs and Pat Darte, had a chance to say their goodbyes. Burroughs,...

Yellow Door receives $13,000 grant from Wise Guys

Yellow Door Theatre Project students were given another reason to sing Nov. 4, when Wise Guys Charity fund presented the local charitable organization with...

Christmas With Heart fundraising gift sale

Shopping for artisanal Christmas gifts in Niagara-on-the-Lake could help to provide solar-powered lights for children in Burundi, Africa. The Christmas With Heart fundraising artisan sale...

Photo gallery: Thank You Canada Tour hits Meridian Centre

Alex Lupul/Niagara NowWith success at the national and international stage, some of the world’s most decorated figure skaters call Canada home. As thanks for...

Protesters gather outside Randwood Estate

A group of about two dozen Niagara-on-the-Lake locals gathered in front of the gates to the Randwood Estate Tuesday morning to protest the cutting of trees...

NPCA governance issue to be resolved by next Regional council

At the final meeting of Regional council last Thursday, traditionally held after an election to allow outgoing members to say their goodbyes, the controversy...

Burroughs, Darte support sending Region CAO to China

After 18 years of sitting on Regional council representing Niagara-on-the-Lake, Gary Burroughs was not happy that his final vote of his final meeting last week...

Voices of Freedom Park officially open

A crowd of about 80 people gathered on Regent Street in the cold mist on Friday afternoon to celebrate the official opening of Voices...

Legion calls bells to action Nov. 11

On Nov. 11, 1918 — one hundred years ago — church bells erupted across England in celebration of the end of four years of...

Editorial: Clearing the air

It has come to the attention of the paper’s editorial staff that some residents have been spreading rumours that the paper is funded by...

Rotary rocks at Queen’s Royal Park

On a sunny autumn Tuesday morning, with one of the most beautiful views in the country as a backdrop, the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Zalepa hopes to see trust, faith restored in Regional government

Having a “strong voice” is an essential quality for an effective politician, but given the state of Regional government and the many issues that...

Harvesting grapes by mighty machine, or by hand?

Lauren O’Malley Staff The hardest-working comedian in NOTL is busy harvesting more than laughter these days. Joe Pillitteri — who in “real life” owns Lakeview Vineyard...

Local Spotlight: Eddie Diijon, showman and entertainer

Eddie Diijon would tell you the common human flea is more intelligent than any other species of flea. And after he told you about...

Laughter classes bring joy and healing to the NOTL community centre

It's said that laughter is the best medicine. For Carolyn Shannon, the sunny and warm health professional who leads "Laugh Yourself Healthier” classes on Friday afternoons at the Niagara-on-the-Lake community...

Growing Mental Wellness initiative in NOTL

Sometimes tragedy can motivate positive change. The recent high-profile deaths by suicide in St. Catharines have prompted a great deal of conversation around mental health....

Ford protesters gather outside White Oaks

Protesters gathered peacefully outside White Oaks in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Oct. 26 to voice frustration with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to repeal Bill 148;...

Two arrested in Niagara Falls

A drug trafficking investigation instigated by members of the Niagara Regional Police Service Morality Unit earlier this year has paid off.  On Oct. 25, a man...

2018 Women in Business Award finalists announced

The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce and Women in Niagara have announced the finalists for the 18th annual Women in Business Awards. The event celebrates the...

Badgers hit the court with new bench bosses

There will be two new head coaches for the Brock Badgers men’s and women’s basketball teams when they hit the court on Friday. Men’s coach...

Niagara police officer involved in traffic collision

A 26-year-old Niagara police officer was sent to the hospital Wednesday after the marked cruiser he was driving was involved in a collision with...

Future looking good for Dan Turner

Once you've campaigned to be lord mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake at the age of 23, what comes next? Dan Turner hasn't quite made up his mind,...

Darte’s community involvement to continue

Pat Darte began his career in the family funeral home, where his job entailed helping people in their grief, sometimes sharing what would be...

Disero ready to hit the ground running

Change was what the voters wanted in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and change was what they got — there will be a new look in the council chamber when meetings...

Disero wins lord mayor race with 50 per cent of votes

Niagara-on-the-Lake has a new Lord Mayor — or should we say Lady Mayor. Betty Disero led the polls through the night as results came...

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