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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.

Wine producer looking for farm winery approval

A large barn on Queenston Road is under renovation, as its owners pretty it up in preparation for selling high-end wine. The improvements are making...

Royal Elite International Academy rebranding local

Lauren O’Malley Staff Niagara-on-the-Lake’s only high school is getting a new look, as Royal Elite International Academy rebrands itself as Vineridge Academy. The shift reflects the school’s...

OPINION: Let’s dial down the level of confrontation

A weekend of protests and counter-protests has come and gone, thankfully with no injuries and no arrests. But both sides are accusing the other of...

Time to move on, says owner of horse and carriage business

Protesters against the horse and carriage businesses in Niagara-on-the-Lake say they aren't giving up. Adam Stirr, spokesperson for At War For Animals Niagara said they've been...

Bee City request a baby step

When Renee Delaney came to council in April to ask the municipality of Niagara-on-the-lake to become a Bee City, she also spoke about her...

NOTL horse carriage supporters question treatment of protesters

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s decision to close off a section of King Street and grant a group of protesters free parking along Simcoe Park...

Farm-hers of Niagara-on-the-Lake

If you follow Linc Farm on social media, you might think farm life is all calf kisses and sheep snuggles at the Niagara-on-the-Lake range. In...

Ford trying to stop regional chair election in Niagara

There may no longer be a public election for the regional chair of Niagara. On Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced and Minister for Municipal...

Margaret Molokach

In the world of a wardrobe runner, everything "has to happen quietly and in the dark.” That’s according to Margaret Molokach, head of wardrobe running at the...

Tiny robot could be game-changer in fight against tuberculosis

A Brock University research team has created a microscopic robot that has the potential to identify drug resistance to tuberculosis faster than conventional tests. The...

St. Davids pool might not last the summer

With the swimming pool in St. Davids in such poor condition it might not last the summer, councillors have agreed to spend up to...

UPDATE: Counter-protesters being asked not to attend animal rights demonstration in Old Town

In an effort to ensure a peaceful demonstration against horse-drawn carriages in the Old Town Saturday, the Niagara Regional Police have negotiated an agreement...

Peach Pickers’ Picnic returns to NOTL August 12

For the 12th year in a row, Jane Andres is planning a big thank-you to Niagara-on-the-Lake's migrant farm workers by coordinating the annual Peach Pickers' Picnic. The...

Open-air fire ban lifted

The temporary open-air burn ban recently issued by Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire and Emergency Services has been lifted due to recent precipitation and the favourable weather...

Royal Oak to remain in hospital building for upcoming school year

When the Royal Oak Community School opens in September, it will be opening its doors for the second year in the former hospital building...

Council to discuss demolition at special council meeting

A special council meeting has been scheduled to discuss Benny Marotta's intention to demolish buildings on two of his properties neighbouring the Randwood Estate. A...

Developer submits revised proposal for Randwood

Developer Benny Marotta has submitted a revised application for the hotel he hopes to build on the historic Randwood Estate, with what he calls...

Chamber opposed to proposed noise bylaw changes

Although Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillors said recently they did not want to open a can of worms by considering changes to the Town's noise bylaw,...

Nature’s Lens: Wildlife needs ‘tour stops’ too

How about that heat wave we just had? The hot and steamy days of a Niagara summer sweat a nostalgic feeling out of me....

Stirr: Tensions expected at NOTL horse carriage protest

The horse and carriage protests taking place in Old Town could get tense near the end of July, said Adam Stirr, animal rights activist...

NOTL could be the spot for pot one day

With the legalization of marijuana approaching in Canada, farming communities such as Niagara-on-the-Lake could face a number of challenges with regards to legal marijuana...

Brock professor leads effort to update Earths geologic time scale

It’s official. More than 8,000 years ago, a vast amount of water from melting glaciers flooded North America and caused havoc with the currents...

Agricultural committee wants open forum on bees

Before Niagara-on-the-Lake council agrees to the town becoming a Bee City, a designation that means it supports pollinator gardens, the town's agricultural committee is...

Council takes first step to support for Lake Report

Considering the Lake Report is Niagara-on-the-Lake's only 100 per cent local news source, with 100 per cent local content, Counc. Betty Disero asked council...

Falls calls out to Ellen DeGeneres

The city of Niagara Falls has sent an invitation to The Ellen DeGeneres Show in hopes the popular talk show and its host will visit...

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