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.
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.
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.
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.
“Ours is a country of good, kind people,” Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland declared to thousands of cheering people in our nation’s capital.
“It’s time...
Guests entering the heritage district of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be greeted by a new sign as a they enter the intersection of Queen and Mississagua streets: a five-foot-tall brick gateway that says "Niagara-on-the-Lake Heritage District."
The NOTL Horticultural Society's 30th annual Gardener's Garden Tour is this Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Great weather and spectacular colour await as you explore seven exquisite gardens showcasing the talents of area gardeners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
