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$568K culvert replacement at Line 2 Road will continue until this spring

A portion of Line 2 Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be closed until this spring for construction work to replace a culvert at Townline Road. Crews will provide a detour route around the site for traffic.

Embrace the winter chill at the Icewine Festival, back in NOTL this month

The NOTL Icewine Village runs Jan. 17 to 18 and Jan. 24 to 25 on Queen Street. Admission is free, with opportunities to taste wine and enjoy culinary pairings with a variety of icewines.

‘We see it as an incubator’: Foundation with NOTL roots eyes community-first future for former hospital

Jim Burton says the former hospital at on Wellington Street was built by the community, for the community — and he wants it to remain a place for the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

NOTL’s ‘Newsmakers of the Year’: Developers, council face strong new challenger in residents association

"Will builders and developers have free rein to 'build, baby, build' here in NOTL and everywhere else in the province? The future of places like Niagara-on-the-Lake hang in the balance."

Year in Review: Growing pains, a grassroots movement, speed cam vandals and an iconic estate torched

From federal and provincial elections, Trump trade wars, a polar vortex, mysterious vandals who repeatedly cut down the Virgil speed camera and more, here are some of the biggest and best stories of the first six months of 2025.

Arts: Artist’s miniature dioramas take you back in time

Connecting with our past can take many forms. We read books, watch movies, visit historical sites and we go to museums. Among its exhibitions, the...

PHOTO GALLERY: Candlelight Stroll shines bright despite rain and cold

Thousands of candles cast tiny shadows across Old Town Friday night.  As 12-year-old Maya Webster was inside the Court House chatting up the who’s who...

PHOTO GALLERY: Touring McArthur Estate an annual tradition for families and friends

Each year the McArthur Estate is unmistakably decked from head-to-toe for the holidays. This year’s evening tour at the McArthur Estate took a unique approach...

Infrastructure work will affect Parkway traffic in NOTL starting Monday

A section of the Niagara Parks recreation trail and part of the Niagara Parkway will be closed temporarily this month to accommodate infrastructure improvements,...

Festive Fare brings forth the holiday season

For Kathleen Turnbull, a new member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian, the church's Festive Fare on Saturday was the perfect place to promote her new...

Fundraiser for rescue group is the cat’s meow

In an effort to help the population of cats in town without a place to call home, the members of NOTL Cats Rescue were...

Newcomers group a launching point for town leaders

Seven years ago, Sue Henry moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a place where she didn’t know anyone – today, she's made a lot of friendships in...

Town blames contractor for bad sound Nov. 11

After the embarrassing failure of the sound system during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Old Town, Niagara-on-the-Lake staff are pointing the finger at a...

Grape-growing posse are in a league of their own

For the quartet who make up the League of Famers, the wine industry has been a big part of their lives. These four men –...

Bring your toys to the parade and support Newark Neighbours

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro has teamed up with Newark Neighbours to make the holidays a bit more magical for those in need. Hydro will be collecting toy...

Grace Church market sells out

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report The folks at Grace United Church always try to make their Christmas Market as traditional, as warm, and as...

NOTL Gives Back to Newark Neighbours and children’s hospital

When Revel broker Jessie MacDonald started the NOTL Gives Back charity drive 14 years ago, she was simply doing her part to help out...

Ross’s Ramblings: Of historic buildings, colourful celebrations and sad sports

Do Ross’s Ramblings focus too often on Niagara-on-the-Lake's Old Town? At the risk of over-rambling, this week I will touch on three diverse subjects. Firstly,...

Queenston choir will make ‘Christmas Wishes’ come true

A staple of the holiday season in Niagara-on-the-Lake is returning on Sunday, with a new performance set list and a group of special guests. The...

Christmas cheer, finally here: Holiday happenings in NOTL

Candlelight Stroll | Friday, Dec. 1 From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., this hugely popular event will commence for another year, with all proceeds going to...

Seniors housing survey attracts over 200 replies so far

More than 200 people have so far completed a major survey that aims to find out what Niagara-on-the-Lake residents' housing needs and desires are as...

Two NOTL kids take lead on boosting diabetes awareness

Some people just don’t get it.  In their work to increase research and awareness of juvenile diabetes, 11-year old Greta Sobol and 12-year-old Maya Webster...

Enter The Lake Report’s wrapping paper contest

The Lake Report is excited to announce its first-ever wrapping paper design contest. In our final issue of the year in 2022, we transformed the...

Online fundraiser to support families of fallen farm workers

A Niagara-on-the-Lake group wants to do something to make Christmas a little bit brighter for families of farm workers who have died or been...

King Street condo project appealed to land tribunal

The future of a contentious condominium proposed by Bice Builders at the end of King Street is now out of the hands of Niagara-on-the-Lake's...

Young leaders of Candlelight Stroll shed light on lifelong illnesses

Twelve-year-old Maya Webster hopes to harness the holiday spirit of caring this December to draw attention to one of the many lifelong illnesses affecting...

Museum exhibit shows selfie culture is nothing new

Think taking a selfie to share on social media is something new? Not by a longshot. From the paintbrush to the smartphone, capturing one’s likeness, it...

Sports: Team of the Week: NOTL Wolves U18s win regional Silver Stick title

In hockey, it's often said that defence wins championships. The Niagara-on-the-Lake U18 Wolves got team defence in spades on the weekend – and plenty of...

Lake Report and Tourism NOTL team up for winter visitors guide

The Lake Report’s national award-winning winter tourism guide “NOTL: A Guide for Distinguished Explorers” is back again, this year with a new partner. For the...

$6M project will extend fort’s shoreline walkway and breakwall

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic Fort Mississauga is getting another upgrade — to the tune of $6 million. Parks Canada announced the funding Friday, which will be used...

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