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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.

Disero announces candidacy for Lord Mayor

Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillor Betty Disero will be running for Lord Mayor in the 2018 municipal election. Disero officially filed her nomination papers at 10 a.m. Friday morning...

Niagara Now launches print edition “The Lake Report” in NOTL

Niagara Now is pleased to announce its first print edition officially launches today in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The newspaper, called The Lake Report, will focus specifically on NOTL,...

Region compost giveaway May 7 to 12

The Niagara Region is giving away bags of compost in exchange for donations of non-perishable food items or cash between May 7 to 12. Residents...

Busy day for Niagara Falls firefighters

Niagara Falls firefighters had a busy day Tuesday, with two fires within the city — one that spread to more than four acres of...

Grand Hotel previews start Thursday at Shaw

Previews for the Shaw Festival’s 2018 main stage musical Grand Hotel start Thursday, taking viewers back to the 1920s in Weimar Berlin from the...

Court fines St. Catharines landlord for fire code violations

The landlord of a St. Catharines rental property was fined $5,000 by the Ontario Court of Justice on Friday for not having working carbon...

Motorcyclist suffers fatal injuries in Wainfleet

A 54-year-old Oakville man suffered fatal injuries after a motorcycle he was riding collided with a pick-up truck in Wainfleet on Monday. The collision occurred...

Niagara Falls to host OSUM conference

The 65th annual Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Conference and Trade Show will be hosted in Niagara Falls this year. The event will take place From Wednesday...

CASON gets ‘seal of approval’

Community Addiction Services of Niagara (CASON) is now accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA). "To be CCA Accredited is truly a seal of...

Niagara Falls community clean sweep day set for Saturday

Rain or shine, Niagara Fall's next community clean sweep day is set for Saturday morning. Volunteers are coming together to clean up debris scattered throughout...

Niagara Falls warning residents of water scam

The city of Niagara Falls has reported recent concerns from residents of salespeople selling water filtration equipment or wanting to inspect water lines. The group...

POLICE: Alleged sexual assault did not occur as reported

UPDATE: Police have determined an alleged sexual assault reported in January did not occur as initially reported to police. The woman initially reported a stranger had...

NOTL garden tours to inspire landscaping ideas

By: MICHAEL FOX, Garden Making Niagara-on-the-Lake enjoys the distinction of hosting two annual home garden tours in the summer, the Shaw Guild Garden Tour in...

Brock research to examine pressure on teens to be perfect

Are you a teen, or the parent of a teen, who feels the need to “do it all?” Brock University researcher Danielle Sirianni Molnar, Assistant...

St. Catharines street clean starts Monday

St. Catharines will be doing a spring clean starting this Monday to clear away leaves, grit and other winter leftovers from city streets. Crews will...

Police training in Port Colborne

Police are warning explosions and simulated gun shots will be heard in the area of Concession 2 and Troup roads in Port Colborne today...

St. Catharines reconsidering controversial rental bylaw

After St. Catharines landlords expressed concerns about a proposed residential rental licensing bylaw, the city is forming a Mayor’s working group to give it a...

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