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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.

NOTL history museum calling ‘kid curators’

The Niagara Historical Society and Museum is once again holding its Kid Curator summer camp from July 16 to 20 and August 13 to...

WIFC makes $15K available to non-profit groups

The Welland International Flatwater Centre is launching a new program that can allocate a total of $15,000 in stipend funds to local non-profit community...

Fort Erie saves $323,063 converting to LED street lights

The Town of Fort Erie saved a bundle of money in 2017 by switching to LED street lights. In 2016, 3,175 street lights were converted to LED,...

Letter: Ontario’s libraries

Madeleine Lefebvre, Chair of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library Board On behalf of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library Board, I would like to thank the provincial election...

RANDWOOD: Part 1

Part I: The Background It wouldn’t be hard to write a book about the controversy behind the proposed development of Randwood Estate. There would be a...

MP Rob Nicholson wants to prevent heart attack deaths

As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. And during a heart attack, when a few minutes...

Falls to hold Bee City designation ceremony

The City of Niagara Falls will officially be designated a Bee City on Friday, June 15, during a ceremony at Fairview Cemetery, where more than 10,000 pollinator...

Body recovered from Welland Recreational Waterway

Niagara Regional Police continue to investigate after the body of a missing Welland youth was found in the Welland Recreational Waterway near the Lincoln Street Bridge...

Police searching for missing teen

A community is searching for a young man from St. Catharines who went missing Friday, May 25. Quinton Bingley, 18, was last seen walking into...

Willowbank opens for tours after $1.2M upgrade

After two years of performing requisite upgrades on the 184-year-old estate house, Willowbank is opening on Saturday, June 2 for campus tours. The renovations cost...

Summer festival a chance to give back to migrant workers

The Niagara Migrant Workers Interest Group will host its 10th annual Summer Festival on Sunday at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre. The free event features music, food,...

Fire destroys first floor of building next to Angel Inn

A two-alarm fire call drew firefighters from all five branches of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Services to a blaze at a building next to the Angel Inn...

Brock partners with Afghanistan university

In an effort to enhance international research and promote global scholarship, Brock University has signed an agreement with Kateb University in Afghanistan. Senior officials from...

Three charged with attempted murder after investigation into stabbing in Niagara Falls

Police arrested three suspects on Monday, following a month long investigation into a double stabbing in Niagara Falls. The stabbings took place at about 2...

NOTL Girl Guide wins National Girl Greatness Award

Sam Fretz has a reason to be proud in 2018. She was the only Girl Guide in Canada to with the Girl Greatness Award in...

Four-way stop will come with learning curve for residents

The Niagara Region has put up a four-way stop at the intersection of Four Mile Creek and Line 3 roads in May, after what...

NOTL Farmers’ Market kicks off for season

The first Niagara-on-the-Lake Farmers’ Market of the season saw a steady crowd on Saturday, said vendors.The morning was filled with conversation, coffee and local...

Burgoyne Woods gets 100 new trees

Burgoyne Woods in St. Catharines looks a little greener as of Friday afternoon. In partnership with IKEA and Tree Canada, Mayor Walter Sendzik represented the city...

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