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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.

Lake Report honoured with eight national journalism awards

The Lake Report has again been honoured with several national awards for its journalism. The Canadian Community Newspaper Association’s annual awards were announced Friday and...

Council settles property dispute, avoids tribunal hearing

Council has avoided a trip to the Ontario Land Tribunal by overturning a decision made by the committee of adjustment. As a result, Keith Turner...

Native centre board members embroiled in contentious lawsuit

A major legal battle is brewing between the board of the Niagara Regional Native Centre and board members who were ousted in February. The former...

Residents want better access to future subdivision

A new subdivision being proposed in St. Davids may only have one way in for vehicles – and that's a big concern for some...

Road rally raises $20,000 for Red Roof Retreat

It was a frenzied NOTL-focused scavenger hunt on four wheels. Unsuspecting Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, visitors and business operators encountered a non-military invasion Saturday morning as nearly...

More daycare centres needed, but not as urgently as staff, says expert

A new child care centre in Queenston is adding a much-needed service to Niagara-on-the-Lake and its adjoining cities. The newly-opened child care centre in Queenston,...

NOTL wineries back Gates’ push to end ‘unfair’ 6.1% tax

Only Ontario imposes a 6.1 per cent tax on wine sales at vintners' retail stores and winery proprietor Bill Redelmeier can't understand why the...

Hydro outage in Old Town leaves 650 customers without power

A major power outage affecting about 650 homes and businesses in Old Town was repaired by Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro in just under three hours on...

Code Grey: New doctors a ‘good first step,’ but NOTL’s seniors need more care, says councillor

“Code Grey” is one in a series of stories in The Lake Report about health care in Niagara Region. In hospital parlance, “Code Grey”...

Wells of Hope urges community to support Passion fundraiser

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, an annual fundraiser focused on helping people in Guatemala access life's basic necessities is focused on rebuilding...

Lemonade stand raises $302 for NOTL Cats Rescue

Thanks to five-year-old Leland Bastedo, and some thirsty individuals, NOTL Cats Rescue has 302 reasons to be grateful. Leland, along with his three-year-old sister Ruby...

Farmworker Hub volunteer looks to give back with art sale money

For a year now, Lynne Gaetz has been volunteering her time with Niagara-on-the-Lake's Farmworker Hub, helping to provide seasonal farm workers in town with...

Protecting Niagara Escarpment is newest mission for NOTL’s Jim Collard

Despite retiring from civic life after decades of community work in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Jim Collard knew he wasn't quite done. Born and bred in NOTL, he spent...

$102,000 up for grabs with the return of municipal discretionary grant

After a long hiatus of the town's discretionary grant program, Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses and organizations can now apply for a piece of a $102,000 pie...

NOTL tourists feel pain of parking and prices, survey says

Insufficient parking and high costs associated with visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake may be holding back the town's tourism industry. Members of the new tourism committee unanimously agreed...

‘Unforeseen’ problems force Mewburn repairs to grind to a halt

Construction work on a popular route between NOTL and Niagara Falls has been delayed due to setbacks caused by the road's conditions. The repairs on...

Neighbours push back against King street condo plans

Residents came in like a wrecking ball at a Niagara-on-the-Lake council meeting Tuesday night. After receiving 430 letters and other correspondence from 152 residents over...

‘It’s just another beginning’: Ukrainian woman hosts newcomers wellness day

In the spring of last year, Valentyna Zavhordnia moved to Canada from Ukraine, becoming one of the nearly 6 million refugees fleeing their home...

Gates launching bill to end 6.1% tax on Ontario wines

Niagara New Democrat MPP Wayne Gates is reintroducing legislation to cancel the basic tax charged on Ontario wines, a move the wine industry has...

Hotel proposal attracts little interest from residents

Three years between public appearances may have dulled public interest in a hotel proposal on the edge of Old Town. The four residents who spoke...

Cadets raise money to tour political sights of Ontario

A group of cadets in Niagara-on-the-Lake are aiming to raise money for an educational trip to significant political and military sites in Ontario –...

Weekend bake sale for NOTL Cats Rescue to help with kitten overload

Due to an increase in the number of kittens and cats in its care, NOTL Cats Rescue is holding a bake sale this weekend...

Families, friends turn out to Walk for Diabetes

When nine-year-old Quinn Findlay was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in January of this year, it was an extremely stressful time for her entire...

Hear ye, hear ye — there’s a new grape king in town

  There’s a new grape king in Niagara-on-the-Lake — and his name is Erwin Wiens.  The Grape Growers of Ontario and Farm Credit Canada announced Wiens...

COVID cases slowly trending upward, but so is immunity

Niagara's chief medical officer urges people to get booster shots   Thanks to vaccines and booster shots, the region's chief medical officer says the community is...

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