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NOTL Votes 2026: ‘Nobody up there would get my vote’: Sewage-hit resident interrupts St. Davids debate

A St. Davids resident who stopped a Niagara-on-the-Lake all-candidates debate Wednesday to demand action on sewage backing into homes said not one candidate on stage had earned his vote.

Public park next to new development in Glendale may open this spring

Niagara-on-the-Lake unanimously backed a deal Tuesday that would let the developer behind Modero Estates build the development’s public park sooner, rather than wait for the town to take on the project later.

NOTL Votes 2026: Growth can continue without losing town’s character, says Wiens supporter

About 100 people attended Wiens' campaign barbecue in Virgil, where supporters put development and property taxes at the top of their list of priorities for the next council.

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.

Oban Inn marks 200 years with music, community and celebration

The charming inn, established in 1824, has long been a cornerstone of the community, blending historical elegance with modern comforts.

Campaign to introduce a VQA Canada resurrected

Ziraldo first threw out the idea of a national standard in the early 1990s, not long after helping create VQA Ontario and VQA B.C. — “I want to finish what I started,” he said.

PHOTO GALLERY: Inspiration and perspiration aplenty at Terry Fox Run

Hundreds came out to Simcoe Park on Sunday, Sept. 15 to take part in the 44th annual Terry Fox Run in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Part 6 of Jodey’s Journey: Reflections on NOTL growing up as a community

"I think we do a lot of dressing up of how tolerant we are of others. We feel good giving to charity. But inclusion is a whole different art," writes Jodey Porter.

Heartbeat of the Harvest: Part 2: How the pieces of the harvest puzzle come together at Stratus Vineyards

The magic of harvest is much more than that pivotal moment in the vineyard when the grapes are picked. It starts long before and extends long beyond.

Majority of NOTL residents say tourism is important to town’s character: Abacus survey

The survey, conducted by Abacus Data, interviewed 300 residents during NOTL's "peak tourism" season — the results covered topics like quality of life, tourism, infrastructure and more.

Summer of the Flood: Part 4: Sewage in basements was result of overloaded pumping station

What St. Davids resident Art Powis saw upon descending the stairs of his home on June 18 would have dropped the heart of any homeowner.

Nick Ruller steps down from council, municipality talks replacement process

During a special council meeting on Tuesday, a vacancy on council was declared: there is a 60-day limit for council to find a replacement or pass a bylaw requiring a by-election.

Romance brings ‘joy and inspiration’ with her artwork

The longtime Niagara-on-the-Lake resident, who hails from New York State, was awarded the first-ever key to the town on Sunday.

NOTL’s Jeff Duc anointed this year’s Grape King

Third-generation grower Jeff Duc comes from "a rich history of grape growers," says the chair of the Grape Growers of Ontario.

The Lake Report honoured with 16 more national awards

In national and provincial competitions since 2020, the paper has now earned a total of 112 awards for its journalism, advertising excellence and community involvement.

Man who worked at NOTL child care charged after young child choked and assaulted at Niagara Falls daycare

A man who was previously employed at the Niagara Nursery School & Child Care Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake has been charged after a child under the age of five was choked and assaulted at a daycare in Niagara Falls.

Still no firm date on when hovercraft service will start between Niagara and Toronto

Hoverlink's CEO met with PortsToronto officials earlier this month to discuss finding his company a home port. The large amount development on Toronto's harbourfront has proven to be an obstacle.

Hydro One invests $135 million in NOTL power station

Hydro One is giving a power station in Niagara-on-the-Lake an extra jolt of energy this fall — to help supply power to the growing population of Niagara.

Descendant of Josiah Henson to speak at NOTL Museum

In the museum's final lecture of its annual series, Saladin Allah will discussthe importance of everyday people finding a sense of agency in their legacy as modern-day freedom seekers.

Part 5 of Jodey’s Journey: Arriving home and learning to navigate around NOTL

"None of the worlds we live in are worlds where blindness is understood — and, believe it or not, Niagara-on-the-Lake is really bad for blind people’s accessibility," writes Jodey Porter.

NOTL’s plan for the unhoused is to connect them with resources

A man found living in a tent on Queen’s Royal Beach this summer was directed by municipal staff to a regional outreach program that works with people experiencing homelessness. 

Royal Oak school partners with Legion to honour Canadian soldiers

The upcoming ceremony on Sept. 18 will add crucial context to what the students are learning in class around this time of year, says Royal Oak's head of school.

Promising grape harvest predicted this fall — but is anyone buying?

This fall's grape harvest in Niagara is expected to deliver on quality and quantity — whether the industry will be able to sell all of its yield, however, is another question.

Residents want new condo and townhouses to conform to Virgil neighbourhood

The proposed condo development that came before council Tuesday night is for 14 townhouses and a four-storey apartment building.

Celebrated swimmer Kylie Masse to host meet-and-greet at Pillitteri winery

The five-time Olympic medallist, who just won bronze swimming in the Paris Olympics, will be at Pillitteri Estates Winery on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Angel Inn to host patio dog show this weekend

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Olde Angel Inn will become a dog heaven on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. with the establishment’s first-ever dog show.

Accessory dwellings could offset high living costs

Key rules and regulations apply when it comes to building accessory units — such as where, how and for what purpose — before the municipality of Niagara-on-the-Lake will allow them.

Cenotaph restorations continue until end of October

Repairs were estimated to cost $80,500 and a campaign held in October last year helped NOTLers reach that goal.

Summer of the Flood: Part 3: NOTL’s storm infrastructure meets standards, mayor says

The lord mayor concedes that the major storms that hit Niagara-on-the-Lake this summer were overwhelming but he says the town's sewer infrastructure meets all the necessary standards.

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