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NOTL Votes 2026: Mayoral candidates face off at jam-packed debate

Monday night's debate moved through 14 questions on growth, taxes, transparency, tourism, climate change and how the next mayor should lead. The forum also exposed clear differences in how each candidate would approach the job.

Fancy hats and sport of kings: Fundraiser draws huge crowd for Niagara Polo match

Niagara Polo returned to the historic Commons on Saturday, welcoming crowds to watch polo matches with players from the Toronto Polo Club.

The Lake Report again dominates national journalism awards

When the Canadian Community Newsmedia Award winners were unveiled Monday, The Lake Report garnered 22 more national awards, bringing its provincial and national total to 192 since 2020, when the paper started entering industry award competitions.

NOTL Votes 2026: Last-minute candidate Rick Mills wants development reined in

The lifelong NOTL resident is speaking publicly about what he sees as NOTL’s biggest threat: overdevelopment. "I think that it needs to be reined in — and reined in responsibly," he says.

NOTL backs $425K drainage plan after summer floods

After a summer of heavy rain exposed weak spots in NOTL's drainage system, councillors are backing a $425,000 push to find problems sooner.

Konzelmann Estates looks to host outdoor weddings, seeks bylaw exemption

After Konzelmann Estates Winery became the centre of a lawsuit by a Niagara-on-the-Lake resident last fall over allegations of violating town rules for special events, the winery is responding to concerns by seeking permission to host outdoor weddings.

PHOTOS: Life through rosé-coloured glasses at Shades of Summer party

Whether it was fuchsia, coral, blush or rouge, partygoers at this year's Shades of Summer were all seeing life through rose-coloured glasses — or, rosé-coloured glasses.

Wellness hub pitched for old NOTL hospital site to ‘service the community,’ says developer

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s old hospital site might become a one-stop hub for everything from condos and a pool to high-tech health services.

StopGap ramps revive debate between heritage and accessibility

The new StopGap ramp program has long-standing questions about the conflict between NOTL's heritage aesthetic on its main street and making the town more accessible being reconsidered.

Residents show resistance to proposed cell tower near Nelson Park

A crowd of residents had some less-than-positive feedback to share at a public meeting for Signum Wireless' plans to install an 18-metre tall cell tower at Nelson Park.

First day of NOTL peach festival serves up everything but peaches

Despite organizers’ efforts to secure farmers for Friday, the opening day of the two-day festival, growers said they were busy picking fruit and couldn’t spare the staff to run stands.

PHOTO GALLERY: Joy and heartbreak as NOTL golf champions crowned

After two days of intense play in blistering heat and humidity, the marquee competitions for the men’s and women’s overall championships came down to the wire — and then some for the gents.

Hundreds of hot rods roll up for Kinsmen’s 25th car show

Despite the heat, over 1,500 visitors drove in for the event, where 381 vintage rides were on display for the crowds to explore.

Developer hopes to merge Glencairn Hall lands with his next-door property

Developer Benny Marotta is looking to merge part of Glencairn Hall's land with property that he owns right next door to the burned-down home on the Niagara River Parkway.

Province waters down drought fears with $41M for Niagara irrigation

While those involved don't know what the town’s share of the $41 million will be, the funding will allow long-planned upgrades to its user-paid municipal irrigation system to go ahead, said Coun. Erwin Wiens.

A peachy keen celebration: NOTL’s peach festivals bring flavour and fun together

The Peach Pit in Simcoe Park was the place to be for live music, kids’ activities and a calmer environment to enjoy peach treats in. The shopping took place on Queen Street, where dozens of vendors showed off their peachy products.

New theatre, same face: Shaw tweaks plans for Royal George after mixed reception

The new design would keep the theatre’s current face on Queen Street while constructing an entirely new building behind it, what executive director Tim Jennings called a “ghost façade.”

Arts: Outer space and life on Earth come together at upcoming Pumphouse exhibit

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Marilyn Cochrane is back at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre this August with a new exhibition that reaches for the stars, with both feet planted firmly on the ground.

Broken chandeliers and splintered doors: Heritage committee takes stock of Glencairn Hall’s collected remains

The town has salvaged a few key pieces of the Glencairn Hall property for their heritage significance and wants to use them in a commemorative display to honour the building's legacy.

Vandalized speed camera vanishes, but Niagara Region says it’ll still be in use

Both the region and Niagara Regional Police would not say where the automated speed enforcement camera is now, who removed it, or how much repeated vandalism at the site has cost.

No open-air fires allowed in NOTL, until further notice

Citing dry weather and air quality concerns, Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire and Emergency Services has issued an open-air burn ban, effective immediately until further notice.

Back on track: Limestone donation helps restore 1850s train turntable

Using stone that is cut, shaped and installed with the same technique employed in 1856, a full team of people in town are working to revive the site at Turntable Way and River Beach Drive.

Town hall about proposed Nelson Park cell tower hopes to give clearer signal

A new proposal to put up an 18-metre-tall cellphone tower at the northeast corner of Nelson Park is causing a bit of static and buzz among Niagara-on-the-Lake residents.

‘He was driven’: Brother of late Michael Kappel reflects on his life ahead of NOTL Sports Wall of Fame induction

Frank Kappel described his brother, Michael, as an athlete who was intensely focused and formed strong connections with his teammates.

Lesser known history on display at Past Is Present heritage festival

David Brandow, a blacksmith from Guelph, Ont., took passersby right into the past with a live demonstration of his thousands-year-old craft.

Migrant workers survey paints ‘a pretty negative’ but cherry-picked picture, farmers say

Niagara-on-the-Lake farmers say they’re proud of how they treat their workers — and frustrated by national reports that, they feel, don’t reflect what’s happening on their farms.

UPDATED: Moore remains in custody in Muskoka boating case

Austin Anderson and Richard Moore, who has worked as a contractor specializing in concrete driveway installations, both were employed by GGS Niagara Landscaping.

Canadian artists shine at Pumphouse fundraiser amid U.S. trade war

A stone’s throw from the border, locals and U.S. tourists got an intimate look at Canadian creativity this weekend at the annual Art at the Pumphouse market.

NOTL celebrates summer peach harvest with two weekend festivals

Festivities are underway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with a weekend of peach-themed treats and all-ages fun, as two festivals take place.

PHOTOS: Royal Canadian Legion hosts civic holiday BBQ

Running from noon onward, guests at the Legion could spend their afternoon and evening enjoying burgers, hot dogs and live music from the Trophy Husbands in support of increased accessibility standards at Branch 124. 

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