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Bystanders use garden hose to stop Virgil fire from spreading

Quick action by homeowners and neighbours helped stop a fire in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Friday from spreading to nearby houses.

More than 200 people lace up for first Ramblers Run at Palatine Hills Winery

Families and runners filled the trails at Palatine Hills Estate Winery on Sunday for the first Ramblers Run, a new event organizers hope will become an annual fall tradition in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

NOTL 4 All raises more than $1,000 for Hospice Niagara

The fundraiser brought together hundreds of participants to remember loved ones and help fund end-of-life programs in the region.

New home away from home: Farmer builds three-level residence for seasonal workers

After selling Château des Charmes winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake winemaker Paul-André Bosc is turning his attention to his family’s vineyard — and the people who keep it running.

Wild West of Wine: Council sends Ferox Winery rezoning request back for more input

Ferox is 10.55 acres large, while estate wineries are typically required to have 20 acres. Council said it wants a clearer reasoning for allowing estate-winery permissions on a smaller parcel than usual and wants growers to weigh in before any shift.

Mayor, experts and residents condemn Second Sons ‘hate rally’

CLARIFICATION: An update was made to this article to note that The Lake Report attempted to contact Second Sons.  A white nationalist rally by about...

Residents voice anger over Rand Estate private road proposal at council meeting

Tensions flared at a Niagara-on-the-Lake council planning committee meeting Tuesday, as residents expressed frustration over a proposed private road through the Rand Estate. Council chambers...

Heritage committee recommends demolition on new Royal George site

The sun is setting on the Royal George Theatre. The Niagara-on-the-Lake municipal heritage committee has approved the demolition of two heritage buildings at 178–188 Victoria...

NOTL author reveals untold story of wine pioneer in new book

Published by Mosaic Press, the book tells the life of Bosc Sr., a fifth-generation French-Algerian winegrower, who fled Algeria in 1962 and later carried out Ontario’s first commercial planting of vinifera grapes.

Homicide unit investigating human remains found in NOTL

NEWS UPDATE, Tuesday, September 9: This story has been updated to reflect that police confirmed there is no risk to public safety. Homicide detectives are...

Town reacts quickly after fire leads to oil seepage

What started as an attempt to put out a fire on a street sweeper last Wednesday led to 25 litres of oil being spilled in the Virgil Reservoir. Now, the province has gotten involved and is monitoring the situation.

Back-to-school excitement fills NOTL elementary schools

Across Niagara-on-the-Lake on Tuesday, parents and children awoke ready to greet the start of another year of school.

Residents push back on Solmar’s return to town for Rand Estate project

More than 50 people attended a virtual open house hosted by the town on Tuesday, where Solmar presented its latest attempt to rezone land near the historic Rand Estate. Most participants expressed strong disapproval of the project.

Analysis: NOTL beach failed E. coli tests most days this summer

In the past, Queen’s Royal, home to the town’s famous gazebo, has often been declared unsafe, so this year The Lake Report obtained and analyzed water test data gathered by Niagara Region staff to determine how good — or bad — the situation was.

Shaw artists and local talent to share the stage Sept. 15

The Autumn in the Air concert, now in its third year, will open its doors at 6 p.m., mixing classical selections with unexpected performances.

Lace up: Terry Fox Run coming to NOTL

The Sept. 14 run begins in Simcoe Park on King Street, with registration at 9 a.m. and the run starting at 10 a.m.

Virgil soccer goalie raises money for cancer research in international fundraiser

Twelve-year-old Logan Loewen is one of five finalists in the Youth Athlete of the Year competition, raising money for two cancer research institutes in honour of his late grandmother, who died of cancer in February.

PHOTOS: Porch is the place to be as musicians play for their neighbours

There's no shortage of artistic and creative spirit in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and this past weekend, it was spilling out from porches across town.

Sweet sales attract crowds to Grace United festival market

Organizers said turnout was steady through the day, helped by clear skies after last year’s late-summer storm cut into sales.

Catch the Artist Circle’s upcoming free exhibition at NOTL Community Centre

This group of six painters, who call themselves the Artists Circle, will be displaying their work, an exhibition of original paintings titled "Inspired Impressions," on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Hidden rail uncovered as turntable restoration rolls on in NOTL

The latest discovery includes the original concrete pedestal and a section of curved rail once used to guide bridge wheels as locomotives spun on the turntable. 

NOTL’s population rise key factor in first-ever parks and rec master plan

Book clubs, community gardening and letter writing are just some of the activities Niagara-on-the-Lake's parks and recreation department is thinking of adding to its itinerary over the next 10 years — and it wants these activities to attract NOTLers ages eight to 80.

Shaw Festival’s Spiegeltent to close at end of September

The end is near for the Shaw Festival’s Spiegeltent in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with its final show scheduled for Sept. 28. After that, it'll be returning to its original home in Belgium.

$290K allocated for NOTL playground upgrades, construction to start this year

If the weather allows it, the Simcoe Park playground will be installed by the end of the year, while Memorial Park’s playground will be replaced in spring 2026. 

Artist Nancy Wardle shows off her talent in real time at Queenston Pottery

Nancy Wardle will be at the Queenston Pottery in Niagara-on-the-Lake until Sept. 1 as part of the shop's visiting artist program, showing visitors the ins and outs of her craft.

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s U.S. visitors, in their own words

U.S. travellers are still visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake in high numbers, despite a sharp decline in traffic from Canada to the States. We asked some of them what brought them to town, how they travelled and how they enjoyed their stay.

When, and why now, region reported NOTL speed camera vandalism remains unclear

Initially, the region would not say whether it had ever reported vandalism of the camera to police — only after a follow-up email from The Lake Report did it confirm incidents in July were reported.

Solmar seeks land designation change and panhandle access at Rand Estate

This comes after the Ontario Land Tribunal sent Benny Marotta’s company Solmar back to the drawing board last October to re-evaluate its plans for 172-unit subdivision on the Rand Estate, following a lengthy trial in 2024.

‘Sleuth’ slated for Shaw Festival’s 2026 season at new venue, Queen Street’s old court house

Other highlights include the Broadway musical “Funny Girl,” opening April 24 at the Festival Theatre under the direction of Eda Holmes, and the farce “One for the Pot,” directed by Chris Abraham and set to premiere May 27.

‘Historical’ design for St. Davids roundabout chosen over ‘contemporary’ option in survey

The people have spoken: St. Davids' new roundabout should have a historical, more low-key look to it. Niagara Region released survey results on Wednesday on the design of the planned roundabout.

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