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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.

KO for Kids fights for mental health

Get ready to rumble for children’s mental health when the second annual KO for Kids charity boxing event hits Niagara Falls in June. The event, sanctioned by...

Avoiding delays during spring vacation

It’s spring break, and with that flocks of Canadians will inevitably be heading off to escape the last bits of winter. Whether you’re traveling with family,...

POLICE: missing man might be in Niagara Falls

Police in Hamilton and Niagara are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Hamilton man who they believe to be in the Niagara...

Top Girls production starts Friday

A production of the contemporary play Top Girls will hit the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in downtown St. Catharines...

An evening with NHL legend Doug Gilmour

NHL legend Doug “The Killer” Gilmour will be in Niagara Falls tonight for an evening with fans. More than 200 are confirmed to attend the event,...

KO for Kids conference Tuesday

It's time to lay the hammer down in the name of knocking out childhood cancer. A press conference will be held Tuesday at the Scotiabank...

OPINION: No, Niagara Falls is not getting a Harry Potter theme park

No, Niagara Falls is not getting its own Harry Potter theme park, contrary to what an article that’s circulating online suggests. In reality, the idea of bringing the Wizarding World...

Soup Kitchen served more than 42,000 in 2017

The Soup Kitchen (Niagara Falls Community Outreach) served more than 42,000 meals in 2017 — around 115 meals per day. Each meal comes with a cost of...

Police make crime map available for Niagara

Niagara residents have a new way to monitor crime in the region. The new initiative, launch by the Niagara Regional Police Service, will allow community...

Brewins pub re-opens Saturday

Brewins pub is set to re-open Saturday in Niagara Falls. There will be a VIP event open to local media, key community members, close friends, family...

Caslin talks expenses

The Niagara Region released 20 years of council expense reports in January, including seven years of monthly expenses. The reports were made public after Regional Chair Alan Caslin...

Falls thief charged, police expect more arrests

A man has been charged in connection with the robbery of a business in Niagara Falls. Police say the business was targeted in December 2017, when...

‘Standoff’ leads to arrest

On Thursday morning around 7:20 a.m., police responded to a residence in the area of Crystal Beach in Fort Erie, for reports of a “male...

Couple arrested for alleged crime spree

A man and woman have been charged in connection to a series of crimes in St. Catharines. Police say the couple were hired to paint...

A chat with Christian Lalama, ‘the next Justin Bieber’

Could the next Justin Bieber be another Canadian boy, this time from Niagara?The media has been set alight lately by 14-year-old Christian Lalama of...

Niagara Square to go open-concept

Niagara Square will be demolished to clear the way for a new development. The 382,300 square-foot enclosed mall will be replaced with an open-concept mall,...

Wintervention to last into March

According to meteorologists with the Weather Network, the warm winter break will last into March for the Niagara Region, with temperatures staying above freezing...

GO Transit getting WiFi

When the GO train comes around the mountain, she'll be having free Wi-Fi. The province announced Wenesday it will be starting to introduce WiFi on all GO trains...

MYAC to hold skate night at Gale Centre

The of the city of Niagara Falls Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) will host a free night of skating at the Gale Centre on...

Green your house for up to $5,000

Enbridge customers could receive up to $5,000 back for making their homes more energy efficient, as part of Enbridge's Home Energy Conservation Program. The program is for...

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