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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.

Missing two years, her dad is ‘truly a one-of-a-kind’

Daughter raising money for a memorial bench for Darren Werner   Mikayla Werner is honouring her dad in the best way she knows how — with...

NOTL’s Terry Fox Run raises $61,000 – and counting

Terry Fox and his story have touched the lives of countless Canadians – and NOTL residents are no exception. As one of the top fundraisers...

Integrity commissioner ends probe of controversial $10K exchange

The controversy over a $10,000 cash exchange between developer Benny Marotta and Coun. Gary Burroughs is over, the town says, after the municipality's integrity...

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...

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