Whether you're chasing ghosts, dressing to impress or just in it for the candy, Halloween weekend is here — and Niagara-on-the-Lake has plenty of ways to get into the spirit.
As the clock struck 8 p.m. and polling stations across Niagara-on-the-Lake began to close, dozens made their way inside the main auditorium of the NOTL Community Centre, to watch their political future take shape.
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new deputy lord mayor says residents have voted to be heard — and the incoming council needs to listen and explain its decisions clearly.
The proposal was originally brought to a public meeting in February 2023 and was re-reviewed, with changes made as per suggestions from the urban design committee and public comments.
Dozens of dog owners and their pups came out to Veterans Memorial Park on Sept. 7 for the NOTL heritage trail committee's biggest fundraiser of the year.
Steven Hall is just one of many NOTL residents who has taken care of an older family member, serving as the primary caregiver for his father, Bruce Hall, before his death in May.
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents watched silently on Wednesday morning as the American flag flying over Queen's Royal Park was lowered and raised to half-mast.
"Whenever anybody needed anything from Keck, he was there," said Chuck McShane, friend and home builders association CEO. "Whether it was a charity, or anyone could knock on his door, and he would help them out with a smile."
“This trip is a time in my life that I will truly cherish and remember forever. It was honestly the best month of my life," says Claire Brinkworth, who attended Messors in Italy.
Infrastructure in Niagara-on-the-Lake meant to prevent storm and wastewater damage isn't cutting it — Coun. Sandra O'Connor says higher levels of government need to help pay for improvements.
No topic was too unimportant or miniscule for Coun. Erwin Wiens at this year's Association of Municipalities Ontario conference — but one issue that's been top of mind for some NOTLers this year, the town's heritage assets, did make it onto the agenda.
Installation art transforms spaces into immersive experiences, allowing visitors to interact with and reflect on the work in relation to its surroundings.
In this second part of the Summer of the Flood series, we share the stories of more residents who fell victim to the rushing water and sewage — in their own words.
"This is a family, make no mistake, and the dogs and people and teachers and managers and historians and funders all move together toward a single goal: freedom," writes Jodey Porter.
Kids across Niagara-on-the-Lake waved goodbye to summer with books in their hands as they made their way into the first day of school on Tuesday morning.
Held every year on Labor Day weekend, this year’s market on Aug. 31 began under grey skies, but the promise of delicious treats and community spirit kept people coming.
Kekoo Gatta, the founder and owner of Gatta Homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake, didn’t return home after going for a swim in the Niagara River Tuesday night.
As the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum treads along the path of its $10-million expansion plans, the federal government has pledged $100,000 to aid in its growth.
The Lake Report attended a press conference last month with the minister of agriculture and MPP Sam Oosterhoff and questioned them on how they plan to address the concerns of farm workers and advocates.
"When people see guide dogs with their partners walking down the street, it looks so simple," writes Jodey Porter. "You just cannot imagine how wickedly and brutally difficult all this is to learn."
