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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.

Town Classic raises $37,000

The 20th Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Classic, held Thursday at the Royal Niagara Golf Club, has raised about $37,000 for the Voices of Freedom Park. The annual...

Council flip flops on development issue

Some confusion over information given to councillors at Monday's council meeting led to a contentious end to the final meeting of this term of...

Dock Area geese rescued

Jim Reynolds — unofficial mayor of the Dock Area — was out for a stroll in his neighbourhood recently, and decided to check on...

Council gives thanks

Before the tough work of the last council meeting of this term began Monday, councillors took some time to celebrate their four years working...

Wild turkey attacking people in NOTL

Angela Santilli was minding her own business, training for a marathon in early September by taking a run along the Niagara River Parkway by...

Medical centre gets nod to move ahead

Despite being unable to solve traffic problems plaguing the neighbourhood around the site of a new medical centre, councillors voted Monday at their last...

B-Y’s Honey launches Niagara Beekeepers Club

The rural property on which B-Y’s Honey sits is a dreamy landscape of wildflowers, strolling free range chickens and Guinea fowl, and, of course,...

Youth book club at the library

Ironically, a post on social media instigated an actual face-to-face social group at the Niagara-on-the-Lake library. Bethany Poltl, NOTL’s unofficial advocate for local youth, spotted a post from...

NOTL firefighters launch smoke alarm program

Expiry dates are tricky things. Sometimes you can ignore them on food with relative safety — but you can’t ignore them on smoke or...

Council passes the buck on tree bylaw

After four years of discussing a an urban tree bylaw, Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillors have passed the buck to the incoming council, who will have the...

Harvest dinner to benefit Amy Janzen

Harvest is an important time in an agricultural community. It’s a time of abundance, of collaboration, of gathering. That’s why Kirsten Young decided to host...

Region working on plan for Glendale district

To prevent “piece-meal development” in the Glendale area of Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Niagara Region has completed the first phase of a “better plan” for the district to...

Proxy voting in Niagara

There are three ways to vote in the upcoming municipal elections: You can cast a ballot on election day, vote in an advance poll,...

Photo gallery: Leafs training camp in Niagara Falls

Photos by Alex Lupul.

Cadet program creates leaders, good citizens

To Cpl. Thomas Forsyth, the best part of being an air cadet is the camaraderie. Yes, the weekly meetings and training programs are about work...

A Night to Fight for Alanda Ogilvie

“People’s generosity is staggering. I just get blown away more and more every day,” says Mark Neufeld with some awe. Neufeld met Alanda Ogilvie and...

Project Bike Swap a success

Bicycle theft is a complex issue, and Project Bike Swap aims to minimize and manage it. The Niagara Police Street Crime Unit of Niagara Falls...

EarlyON Centre opening at Seaway Mall

Niagara’s newest EarlyON Child and Family Centre is opening in the Seaway Mall, Welland. Saturday, Sept. 15 is the carnival-themed kick-off, from 11 a.m....

Number of candidates for NOTL town councillor drops to 24

The number of candidates seeking the position of town councillor for Niagara-on-the-Lake has dropped from 25 to 24. In an interview to the paper Friday morning,...

Ontario Contact at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Ontario Contact is bringing some of the best artists touring in Ontario to a three-day event in St Catharines. The performances are open to...

First-time candidates talk Official Plan, health care

The first of a series of meetings for new candidates running in the Oct. 22 municipal election drew a packed house Tuesday, with five...

Request for Bee City designation denied

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a bee-friendly town, but not a Bee City. When Renee Delaney asked that Niagara-on-the-Lake be designated a Bee City during an April council...

Letter: NOTL Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council seeking new applicants

BY: Bethany Pöltl, chair of the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council “The leaders of tomorrow can become the leaders of today and develop their impactful...

Methadone dispensary increases opposition to medical centre location

With a decision expected Monday on the rezoning to allow a new medical centre beside Crossroads Public School on Niagara Stone Road, a surprising element...

Team Pillsy aiming for $100,000

There is nothing that feels better for the soul than laughter - except, possibly, sharing it with more than 500 friends and neighbours, under a...

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