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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.

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...

Parks Canada announces $6 million shoreline protection at Fort Mississauga

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...

‘If you give something, you will receive:’ NOTL farm hosted free pick-your-own-tomatoes day

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that the farm uses some organic and inorganic chemicals on crops. Sukyi Finn’s favourite thing to...

Grace United’s Christmas Market returns Saturday

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report The Christmas Market at Grace United Church is this Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and...

NOTL citizenship judge earns community award

Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri is no stranger to awards. With an impressive list of honours already, including the Law Society of Ontario’s Lincoln Alexander Award,...

Woman sought after incident at Cornerstone in Virgil

Terry Flynn was helping out at the Niagara Lions Club Christmas tree lot at Cornerstone Community Church’s town campus on Niagara stone Road when...

Claus for a cause: Elf and Santa Run benefits youth collective

A program that provides a safe space for youth in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be the beneficiary of Niagara's charitable holiday spirit, as a slew of...

Editorial: NOTL needs to solve its sewer problems

No one really likes to talk about the very human problem of managing society’s sewage waste. But not only do we have to talk about...

Your Christmas tree awaits, thanks to Niagara and St. Davids Lions

Helen Ferley was considering getting an artificial tree this year, but in the end, she and her husband Steve always come back to the...

Ward Simpson honoured with Living Landmark award

The urge to help just seems to be in Ward Simpson's blood. The longtime Niagara-on-the-Lake pharmacist was honoured on Saturday night with the Niagara Foundation's...

‘I thought moving to a small town would be safer,’ NOTL man says after tires slashed

Yousaf Shaikh hopped in his car, ready to pick up his son from work. That’s when he noticed something was wrong. It was about 9:30...

Leaky sewers a symptom of low infrastructure spending, mayor says

The town is dealing with an all-too-common problem in Garrison Village: leaky sewage pipes. The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority is reporting continually high levels of...

NOTL Gives Back makes its holiday return with charity drive

Get ready to give back for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual food, clothing and toy drive. NOTL Gives Back is back in town Saturday, Nov. 25 from 11...

Kids’ increased screen time post-COVID is a big concern, expert warns

The brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic may be passing, but life has not gone back to "normal" for everyone – and for the generation...

BREAKING NEWS – UPDATE: Rainbow Bridge still closed, other crossings reopen after vehicle explodes at border

The FBI has concluded that a fatal fiery vehicle crash Wednesday on the U.S. side of the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls was not...

Severance plan could mean loss of old trees

Residents are not ready to say goodbye to trees in one Old Town neighbourhood. A handful of people voiced some opposition to a request from...

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