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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.

NOTL’s heritage committee weighs in on Parliament Oak development – again

Two Sisters Resorts Corp. has returned to the town with plans to pay tribute to the old Parliament Oak school – after it is...

Exploring Photos: Niagara Township Rural Fair trophy

This trophy was won by Mary Sheppard (married name Davies), who was named the "Champion Pupil" at the 1927 Niagara Township Rural School Fair....

Part 5: Missing in Action: ‘How different everything would have been’

  In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

‘We have to say no:’ Community urged not to tolerate Pride crosswalk vandalism

After four separate vandalism incidents, many Niagara-on-the-Lake residents now just seem to expect that the new rainbow crosswalk will continually be damaged. Many commenters in...

Arts: RiverBrink’s ‘Family Palette’ exhibit features overlooked female artist

Debra Antoncic Special to The Lake Report The summer of 2023 is speeding by and if you haven’t made it in to RiverBrink to see "A...

St. Davids boxer loses semifinal bout, waits on Pan Am decision

Next stop? Hopefully Santiago, Chile. St. Davids champion amateur boxer Mckenzie Wright entered the ring Monday night at the Pan American qualifications in Cali, Colombia,...

Peaches and cars and music, oh my. A jam-packed, busy weekend in NOTL

This weekend is packed with a little bit of fun for everyone in Niagara-on-the-Lake. For all things peachy, head over to Queen Street on Saturday,...

Palliative Care’s Shred-it returns next Saturday

Organize your life and free up some space. On Saturday, Aug. 19, Niagara-on-the-Lake Palliative Care is bringing Shred-it back from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The...

Cenotaph needs $28k to complete restorations

The Niagara-on-the-Lake cenotaph needs your help. One of NOTL’s most recognizable landmarks is in desperate need of restoration and the cenotaph committee is $28,000 short...

Ross’s Ramblings: Convenient commute to charismatic Caribana

Yes, readers, it is sometimes cathartic to take a giant leap out of one’s comfort zone. Last Saturday, I went from comfy and cozy Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Council looks to fill the ‘clear gap’ of activities for kids in NOTL

Community activities for kids has emerged as one of town council’s top priorities. Niagara-on-the-Lake council greenlit its strategic plan at a meeting on July 25...

Artists in their element at Niagara Pumphouse art show

A brush stroke is as natural as a breath of air, but a canvas is as complex as a beating heart. That was the sentiment...

Friends of the Forgotten partners with Shaw Festival Theatre

The Friends of the Forgotten is introducing a new partnership to help raise money and spread awareness about restoration work taking place at the...

Additional bylaw officer proposed for 2024 to ‘stay on top of’ short-term rentals

Budget talks are set to start in a month, and the subject of enforcing the town's bylaws will be on the docket. Niagara-on-the-Lake council will...

Game, set, match: Davis Cup shows NOTL some love

The arrival of the Davis Cup to Niagara-on-the-Lake meant something special to the town's tennis enthusiasts.  For Danny and Marlene McCarthy and Bev Lees, three...

Father and daughter spotlight smithing at NOTL Museum

A dad-and-daughter duo is keeping the fire going for an ancient and artistic trade. Neil Blythin and his 10-year-old daughter Evelyn were at the Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Dog waste stations installed in three Glendale parks

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Stooping and scooping just got a little more convenient for pet owners in the Niagara on the Green neighbourhood of Glendale. This is...

Community garden focuses hard on biodiversity – with blooming results

Julian Trachsel says he's learned valuable lessons from some gardening missteps made during last year's growing season. As the founder of Newark Park's community garden,...

Families stop by Village market in laid-back long weekend

The annual Kid's Day at the Niagara-on-the-Lake farmers' market was postponed on July 29 thanks to the rain, but families were able to enjoy...

BREAKING NEWS: Police investigate fourth defacing of Pride crosswalk as possible hate crime

Group planning show of support is shocked to arrive and find road defaced again   Residents were shocked to learn Friday morning, Aug. 4, that Niagara-on-the-Lake's...

Success tastes sweet for Niagara College with two golds in national wine awards

Niagara College’s teaching winery is proving it can compete with top wineries across the country after scoring five wins this summer in the WineAlign National...

Niagara College brews up best batch at beer awards

Niagara College students learning the art, science and business of brewing beer cleaned up at two U.S.-based competitions. Students in the brewmaster and brewery operations...

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Yoka Fashions weathers the storm

There is no doubt the construction along Niagara Stone Road has hurt all the businesses on the strip. As Yoka Fashions goes through its second...

NOTLer taking national stage at Special Olympics in February

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Carter Simpson will be taking the national stage next winter at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary for alpine skiing....

Truck suspected in fatal hit-run undergoes forensic examination

The pickup truck that police suspect struck and killed an 84-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake cyclist has been sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto...

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