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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.

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...

Niagara Escarpment Commission celebrates 50 years with calls for co-operation and dialogue

The key to any good relationship is communication. Jim Collard, the chair of the Niagara Escarpment Commission, couldn’t agree more.  In one of the final acts...

NOTL youth, 12, organizes Pride Potluck at Simcoe Park this Sunday

With no official events in town, Soleil Chauncey creates a safe place for Pride Month celebration   Soleil Chauncey is going to fill a void in...

Tree at site of fatal car crashes cut down by region

The notorious Lakeshore Road tree at the site of two deadly car crashes has been taken down.  Safe Tree Ltd., a tree removal service, arrived...

Mayor and councillor push back against hotel criticism

A critique circulated by Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Bob Bader last week sparked some quick and assertive pushback from Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa and Coun. Maria Mavridis.

Local charity looks to community for help replenishing farmworkers’ bike stocks

With a big increase in bike sales over this time last year, and a steady stream of needy customers still coming through the doors weekly, Bikes for Farmworkers in Virgil is asking the public to come forward with unwanted and repairable rides.

Start your engines for Niagara Motors third-annual car show

Car lovers are called to make their way to Niagara Motors on June 29 for the third annual car show. The lot at 1537 Niagara...

Butterfly release honours lost loved ones

From open palms dozens of Painted Lady butterflies flew outside the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre on Saturday, symbolizing both the grief and love of those...

Free admission and fireworks at Fort George on Canada Day

The Friends of Fort George are inviting everyone to celebrate Canada Day on the grounds of its national historic site — with free admission...

NOTL Rotary honours three with Paul Harris Award

Bill French Special to The Lake Report The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake has honoured three people with the club's highest honour, the prestigious Paul Harris Award. The...

Who is holding a golden ticket?

Willy Wonka would approve of the sweet deal going on at Willow Cakes and Pastries in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Following the storyline made famous by the eccentric...

Celebrate the summer solstice at Ryerson Park

The genesis of another summer is almost upon us. For the past several years, the first day of summer has June 21, but this year,...

Strawberry Social draws huge crowd to community centre

The town-sponsored Strawberry Social at the NOTL Community Centre is an annual celebration of the senior population.  Held on Wednesday, this year's edition came all...

Silversmith, Centennial earn top Niagara business awards

Two Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses were among those honoured last week at the 20th annual Niagara Business Achievement Awards. Silversmith Brewing Co. in Virgil was named Business...

Master gardeners provide expertise during Shaw Garden Tour

The Shaw Guild’s annual Garden Tour is a way for guests to take in some of the gardens in town— and gain some new...

NOTL under severe heat warning this week

Environment Canada says if there is a place to be during the heat wave sweeping across southern Ontario this week, Niagara-on-the-Lake is among the...

‘This is not Disneyland’: Residents angered after two hotels approved

Some residents are feeling unsettled and upset after the approval of two new hotels in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake. Tuesday night’s committee of the whole planning...

Man with gun sends St. Davids neighbourhood into lockdown

An armed domestic dispute ended peacefully in St. Davids in the early hours of Friday, June 7, with a NOTL man in custody — but not before a large police and special-unit team showed up and ordered neighbours to take cover in their basements.

Town rejects White Oaks’ plan for higher towers

Councillors reached a stalemate Tuesday night regarding White Oaks Resort and Spa’s proposal to increase building heights in Glendale for a major new residential development.

Controversial Parliament Oak hotel approved in close vote

Despite pleas from residents opposed to it, Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors approved a developer's controversial plan to build a 129-room hotel on the site of the old Parliament Oak school.

Business: Four upscale NOTL hotels on Tripadvisor’s Top 25 list

Four hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake, more than almost any other community in the country, earned spots on Tripadvisor’s list of the Top 25 Best Hotels in...

Museum lecture explores history of the Wilderness property

The property at 407 King St. known as the Wilderness has been in existence for more than 200 years and represents the intersection of...

NOTL fire safety campaign helps get pets adopted

And everyone thinks it is only dalmatians that are a firefighter’s best friend. Turns out the profession has a love affair with other breeds as well — even cats.

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