News

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.”

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...

Pets can pose with Santa at St. Davids Vet Clinic

The stockings are being hung, the lights are aglow, carols will fill the air – and Santa is making his way to the St....

‘It is pure magic:’ Santa Claus flies again for palliative care

For more than a dozen years, blessed with a white beard and a robust torso, I have donned my red suit each December to...

More volunteers needed for annual Holiday House Tour

Katie Aeby Special to The Lake Report Ninety-two-year-old Diane Armstrong has many happy memories of her life in Niagara-on the-Lake, but one in particular stands out. Every...

John Peller’s retirement plan signals big change for Niagara winemaker

John Peller is stepping down from the family business. Peller quietly unveiled his plan to retire as president and chief executive officer of Andrew Peller...

Businesses ‘frustrated’ with pace of Virgil road reconstruction: Mazza

Patience has worn thin for one business in Virgil that has spent months trying to stay afloat during the reconstruction of the village’s main...

Brock partnership gives NOTL Museum virtual upgrade

Niagara-on-the-Lake proved to be the perfect community for Naser Ezzati-Jivan to combine his love of history with his skills in computer science.  With the help...

NOTL dog owners can now license Fido online

A new partnership between the town and an online pet licensing platform means making your furry friend legal has become easier for residents of...

Arch-i-text: Dispelling some myths about heritage designation

I don’t believe it is an overstatement to say that, for the first time in the history of Ontario, we have a government that...

- A word from our sponsors -

Follow us

HomeNews