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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.

Falls rollover leaves man in critical condition

A single-vehicle rollover in Niagara Falls has left a 31-year-old Fort Erie man in critical condition. Police said the incident occurred on Montrose Rd. near...

St. Catharines blooming pink and white

The city of St. Catharines' annual flower pot program starts Tuesday, put on by the city's green advisory committee. The initiative lets local businesses rent flowers...

Primary Jet Boat docks moving to Queenston

After 25 years of using the docks in Niagara-on-the-Lake as its main station, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours is moving its primary operations to Queenston. NOTL will...

Treating music as a business

Sometimes for a musician, fine tuning isn’t just about pitch. At least that’s what Niagara Falls musician, YouTuber and music manager Matt Guarasci has come to...

Niagara Region photo of the week

Title: Snowfall in Wine Country Description: A tranquil scenic morning in wine country. Photographer: Simone Gomes, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hamilton teen found in stolen vehicle in Grimsby

Police say they believe there may be numerous other victims after arresting a Hamilton teen for being in possession of a stolen vehicle in...

Two suspects wanted for Thorold residential robbery

Police are looking for two male suspects after a residential robbery in Thorold that left one victim with minor injuries. The two men allegedly entered...

BREAKING: NNFHT doctors threaten to leave NOTL

Niagara North Family Health Team has said if Niagara-on-the-Lake town council doesn’t approve the land use amendments for a proposed new medical centre, doctors...

Cannabis users still rallying for medical marijuana

Around a dozen people gathered in Montebello Park in St. Catharines this Friday for a 4/20 demonstration. Some were there to celebrate the impending legalization...

Workshop to promote unity between residents, community leaders and municipalities

A workshop is coming to the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre on Friday (April 27) to educate residents and community leaders on the benefits of...

Superhero Sweep Team looking for volunteers

Looking for an excuse to get geared up in your Comic Con costume before June? You’re in luck. Niagara Falls Comic Con president Chris Dabrowski is...

St. Catharines residents fined for fire code violations

Two St. Catharines residents have been fined for Ontario fire code violations. One resident, Raymond Francis Sinclair, was fined $5,000 for not having working smoke and...

NRPS: Claimed sexual assault didn’t happen

Police say a sexual assault reported in Niagara Falls at the end of March did not occur and are saying the woman who claimed...

Purple-tinted fentanyl seized in St. Catharines

Two St. Catharines residents were arrested Thursday and police are searching for a third in connection with the trafficking of purple-tinted fentanyl within the...

NOTL axes plan to reduce voting stations

Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake are getting their polling stations back. In 2014, after the municipal boundaries changed, the town proposed reducing the number of polling stations from eight...

St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees announced

St. Catharines has announced the nominees for the city’s annual arts awards, set to hit the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre on June 4. The awards...

Release your inner flower child: Project Brew

If you like beer and can’t get enough of the sixties, iron your bell-bottoms, because Niagara College’s annual student-run beer festival Project Brew wants...

Region-wide battery collection next week

Niagara Region is collecting used batteries next week to help keep them out of landfills. Residents are asked to leave unwanted batteries in a sealed, clear...

April is ‘Be a Donor Month’

Niagara Health and Trillium Gift of Life Network are encouraging Niagara residents to become organ donors. “We’re grateful for our partnership with Trillium Gift of Life Network...

Gun amnesty sees 267 guns recovered so far

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are midway through a month-long gun amnesty program which allows people to safely dispose of restricted firearms to police without facing charges. So far 267 guns...

BROCK: Researchers discover link between gene variation and language

What shapes the basic features of a language? Brock University developmental psychologist Jan Frijters is part of an international, multi-disciplinary research team that found people...

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