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Joyous NOTL picnic returns Saturday

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to bring a dish and pull up a seat as the Joyous NOTL summer picnic returns for its fifth year Saturday. The community potluck will run...

NOTL parts ways with longtime town treasurer

Council appointed Nick Alaimo as treasurer Tuesday, replacing Kyle Freeborn, who departed after more than 14 years with the municipality. Alaimo's appointment takes effect immediately.

$9.7M moves Niagara airport expansion closer to takeoff

Commercial flights to and from Niagara-on-the-Lake are one step closer to reality, after the Niagara District Airport secured $9.7 million from the province for the project.

World Cup watch party brings NOTL communities together

World Cup mania reached a fever pitch on Sunday afternoon as soccer fans came out to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre to witness the final match of this year's FIFA World Cup.

NOTL had roughly $2.35M in unspent project funds last year

The money will either return to its original funding source or help pay for related work, including protective equipment for firefighters, guide rail improvements, crack sealing and more.

NOTL Museum buys Janet Carnochan house

The Niagara–on-the-Lake Museum is taking a big step forward in its multi-million expansion, with the purchase of the Janet Carnochan house at 25 Castlereagh St., next door to the museum complex.

Cherry Festival this Saturday in NOTL

The popular idiom "cherry on top" describes something that is already good as even better, or perfect. The folks at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake couldn’t agree more when it comes to their annual Cherry Festival.

Councillors give White Oaks highrise tower project a second chance

It's better for the town to move ahead with plans for highrises in Glendale, with alterations, rather than dismissing the project altogether, says Coun. Gary Burroughs.

Seven swimmers set to challenge Lake Ontario this year

People keep asking, "Who is planning to swim Lake Ontario this year?" It appears the 2024 lineup of potential swimmers is quite extensive. Only a few swimmers challenged the lake during the COVID period and the numbers have been slow to rise since.

In depth: NOTL seniors don’t ever want to leave, survey finds

Independence. Health care. Social relationships. The desires, needs and focus of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s aging populace can be summed up in those three points, according to a comprehensive survey conducted by two leading Canadian researchers.

Glendale Notes: Walker unveils next step in plan for new dump

With only eight years remaining in the life of the existing south landfill in Niagara Falls, Walker Environmental Group is continuing with planning to develop the next phase of the dump.  

Lake Report’s national award-winning magazine returns bigger than ever

The Lake Report’s national award-winning summer tourism guide is out on shelves across town.

Despite backlash, council approves Parliament Oak hotel

The Parliament Oak Hotel is still a go, despite hope from some residents that the outcome would change following a loud public backlash.

How Fort George made soldiers battle-ready for the Great War

For a period of time in the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, the government of Canada turned the fort into an installation called Camp Niagara.

Cherry Festival is home to treasures and treats

This year’s Cherry Festival at St. Mark’s will be more than sweet — the church will be giving early access to the annual Haute Emporium on Thursday, July 4. 

Make children’s mental health a priority, NOTL doctor says

St. Davids physician Robin Williams, honoured by the Canadian Paediatric Society for her long career as a child health advocate, says much more needs to be done to protect children.

Residents want library board to commit to neutrality

Cathy Simpson may not be returning to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library, but some residents say their battle for library neutrality — meaning, the right of library patrons to access books that express multiple, even opposing viewpoints — is far from over. 

Exploring History: Happy Canada Day!

Although our nation celebrates its 157th birthday this week, Canada is undoubtedly much older. Similar to our country’s history, Niagara-on-the-Lake has seen many different...

Pride Potluck in Simcoe Park attracts steady flow of new friends

Not heavy rain nor extreme heat could prevent Soliel Chauncey and friends, new and old, from having the time of their lives on Sunday at Simcoe Park.

Ring those bells: St. Mark’s celebrates summer long weekends

Almost 200 years ago, about 90 local townspeople raised enough money to mount a single bell in the belfry at historic St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Beginning this Sunday, June 30, at noon, the St. Mark’s chimes will once again come alive with contemporary music.

A movie about movies: premier of local filmmaker’s work set for July

For the first time in Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake filmmaker Matt Finlin’s documentary "The Movie Man" will be shown to the public at a special viewing in town at Brockamour Manor on July 8.

Business: New CEO promises change while honouring the legacy of Chateau des Charmes

Last Friday, Paul-Andre Bosc handed off the ownership and operations of the winery to the new CEO, Marco Piccoli, and a group of young Canadian investors.

Joyous NOTL planning 3rd annual Summer Potluck

Mariah Reese Special to The Lake Report Joyous NOTL is hosting its third annual Summer Potluck on Saturday, July 27. This year's celebration, at McFarland House, on...

EXCLUSIVE: Mid-term approval rate for NOTL council is extremely low, survey finds

If a new online poll is any barometer, Niagara-on-the-Lake residents aren't happy with the way town council is performing. Not at all. The Lake Report quietly launched an online survey last week, asking people how they felt about council's performance halfway through the 2022-26 term.

Reading by Indigenous playwright at museum confronts ‘pretend Indian’ issue

Revelations about the true identities of prominent Indigenous individuals in the Canadian cultural landscape have been the subject of anger and disappointment in Indigneous communities over the past few years. Playwright January Rogers' latest work, "Blood Sport," is a satirical unpacking of this phenomenon and an examination of Indigenous identity.

National Indigenous Peoples Day in NOTL was all about friendship and togetherness

The Niagara Regional Native Centre celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 with an open-door approach where visitors were expected to simply enjoy a...

Strawberry Festival is a big and tasty hit once again

Strawberries make people happy. While that may or may not be clinically true, the Strawberry Festival at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake on June...

Bosc family winery Chateau des Charmes sold

Staff gathered at Chateau des Charmes winery Friday morning for a meeting where owner Paul-Andre Bosc announced the sale of the family business, one...

SURVEY: Let us know how you feel about NOTL town council

The Lake Report is looking for feedback on how Niagara-on-the-Lake residents feel about the performance of the town's elected officials. It's been two years...

Online exclusive: Investigation examines concerns about farmworkers program

The Lake Report and its news website niagaranow.com have teamed up the investigative news site thepointer.com to bring readers long-form, detailed, investigative journalism on...

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