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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.

Four exotic cars seized in NOTL for stunting

Niagara Regional Police stopped six drivers participating in a tour of the Niagara Region from Niagara Falls to Stoney Creek last week (July 11). All six...

SORE still looking for assurance MHC will review site plan

David Bell, a Charlotte Street resident and core member of SORE (Save Our Randwook Estate), questions why he was denied a request to appear...

Four-storey hotel planned for Niagara Stone Road

A local developer is hoping to build a four-storey boutique hotel on Niagara Stone Road, currently the site of a weekly dinner market. Adam Hawley spoke...

Falls woman charged in early morning stabbing

A 48-year-old Niagara Falls woman is facing charges following a stabbing that took place around 2 a.m. on Tuesday. Niagara Regional Police said officers were...

Residents encouraged to make sure they’re on the voters list

The Region is encouraging residents to make sure they're on the voters list for this municipal election, to save any hassles on voting day. Niagara residents can...

Darte seeking re-election, Pillitteri on board

Pat Darte will officially be seeking re-election for lord mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Darte made the announcement at Pillitteri Estates Winery on Tuesday, alongside local resident...

VBA to ramp up security for stampede

The Virgil Stampede has always had its ups and downs with regards to how some people choose to conduct themselves. This year was no different,...

Exploring family history through art

Old family photos were given new life during a special Brock workshop held last week. Fifteen young artists from St. Catharines spent the week working...

Police seek suspects in Grimsby armed robbery

Niagara Regional Police are looking to identify two men who involved in an armed robbery at Scotia Bank located at 150 Main St. East in Grimsby. The...

John Tavares bolts to blue team, Mark Turasz stays with Wallbangers red

By: Ross Robinson (#9, Blue) Special to Niagara Now   Observing the John Tavares Road Show was more stressful than trying to get a date for the...

Letter to the editor: From the Sentineal Family

The Sentineal Family has a long tradition of having horses in the Old Town. In the 1970s Fred did weddings for friends and family. This...

Town golf tournament to benefit Voices of Freedom Park

With a better-than-ever 20th annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Classic Tournament planned for 2018, the event has been moved to allow for more participation. Recent years' events...

Burroughs will seek return to town council

Gary Burroughs hopes the October municipal election will return him to his roots in municipal politics - at the Niagara-on-the-Lake council table. He has known for...

Niagara Falls issues open-air fire ban

The City of Niagara Falls has issued a ban on all open-air burning in the city. This ban comes in wake of the events on...

Horse show at Benchview Saturday

The third in a new series of local horse shows will be held at Benchview Equestian Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday. Called the Heart of Niagara...

Town wants input on new project for Virgil Sports Park

The Virgil Sports Park just keeps getting better, says Kevin Turcotte - next on the list is a project that could be a skate park,...

Chris Bowron launches second mystery

Chris Bowron is well-known in Niagara-on-the-Lake as a lifelong resident whose family roots go back four generations — and with a successful career in...

Confusion continues over 2011 Official Plan amendment for Randwood Estate

In recent discussions about a proposed six-storey hotel on the historic Randwood Estate, there has been considerable confusion about the status of an Official...

Mazza accuses Disero of breaching code of conduct

After what must have been an exhausting five-hour committee of the whole meeting with extensive discussion on several important issues before councillors Monday, Coun. Martin Mazza managed...

Best to be pro-active when it comes to pot

Niagara-on-the-Lake is on the precipice of what could be massive changes - likely unwelcome changes - to its agricultural industry, with little control over...

Residents say proposed restrictions on pot producers don’t go far enough

As several residents made it clear to councillors Monday that the proposed setbacks for marijuana production facilities are too lenient, they learned there is...

Fire sparks environmental concerns

Fuel from the fire that destroyed or damaged 34 cars parked in a dry field bordering Niagara Stone Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake Sunday "probably didn't...

Jean St Onge

At any given moment during every performance at the Shaw Festival there are dozens of people you can’t see working, so the ones you...

Volunteer Talent Bank a good way to engage in the community

Those looking to get off the couch and volunteer in Niagara-on-the-Lake have a place to do it as of last summer. The Town’s Volunteer Talent...

Oscar Anderson-Shortt

“This is my time, I’ll do with it what I please.” These are lyrics by Oscar Anderson-Oscar, also known as DRFTR, a powerful, raw solo...

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