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Driver charged after airborne crash into Niagara-on-the-Lake building causes $120K damage

A 27-year-old man is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges after police say his vehicle went airborne and slammed into a building early Wednesday morning, causing an estimated $120,000 in damage.

Road Rally raises $75k for Red Roof, new facility opening in 2027

The annual scavenger hunt event raised $75,000 for the respite care organization, allowing it to comfortably finish the project of rebuild its main facility, set to reopen the start of next year.

NOTL Votes 2026: Busy first advance poll reveals split views on what Niagara-on-the-Lake needs

Some voters came to town hall Wednesday morning convinced Niagara-on-the-Lake needs to change course. Others came because voting early was simply easier. And some came away thinking there is not much to fix at all.

Price is right: The couple behind a $10M Shaw donation who decided to keep Royal George’s name

Timothy and Frances Price have been attending plays at the Shaw Festival since the '80s, the same decade the theatre company expanded to putting on productions at the Royal George on Queen Street. "We enjoyed the town, we enjoyed the plays and the community," said Tim.

Youth take centre stage at Niagara Regional Native Centre’s powwow

Youth took the lead at the Niagara Regional Native Centre’s annual powwow Saturday, connecting culture and celebration. “The powwow is a deep place in connection,” said Lou Davis, one of the event's youth co-ordinators. “I’ve been coming here since I was a fresh newborn and came into this world.”

Holiday Happenings in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Christmas Parade | Saturday, Dec. 9 Starting at 11 a.m. enjoy floats, marching bands and more. The parade will start at the intersection of King...

Town, tourism agency ink deal on $1.1M in room tax proceeds

With negotiations completed on how to disperse the town’s room tax proceeds, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s destination marketing organization is looking to get back to business as...

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...

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