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Niagara-on-the-Lake voters at last advance poll before Oct. 26 talk development, planning, patios

Early voting gave some Niagara-on-the-Lake residents peace of mind, while others saw it as an opportunity to make their voices heard ahead of election day.

History familiar and new on display at Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

Sixteen historic and cultural spots in offered free admission for visitors to come in and explore. For some, it was a walk down memory lanes. For others, it was a chance to get to know their community better.

Sports: NOTL phenoms reflect on a season of progress on links

At barely 14, NOTL's Kaige Zhu and Eli Perng already competed in tournaments far more intense and demanding than most recreational golfers will ever experience. But they're just getting started.

Sports: Men’s league ends with a bang — and one big boom

Joe Interisano supplied the bang, thanks to a hole-in-one, and young gun Jared Mines brought the boom, winning the open division of the long-drive contest with a blast that measured some 325 yards.

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.

Sports: NOTL Soccer Teams of the Week for Aug. 8

The U9-10 Sandtrap and U11 Between The Lines teams are The Lake Report's teams of the week for Aug. 8

Lions Carnival hosts sunny skies and fun for all ages

This year’s St. Davids Lions Carnival was met with sunny skies after a rainy run last year. Among the usual attractions including carnival games, rides, bingo, a nickel sale and a Toronto Argonauts kickoff, the ever-so-popular dog show made its return. 

Protesting residents want council to understand the ‘vocal majority’

Councillors arriving at Niagara-on-the-Lake's town hall on Tuesday for their monthly meeting were greeted by the sound of dozens of residents gathered outside, some calling them liars and calling for their resignations.

Virgil teen’s generosity inspires support from other NOTLers

An 18-year-old's longtime efforts to support those dealing with hair loss because of cancer and other medical issues has inspired other people in Niagara-on-the-Lake to help her out.

Two young NOTL golfers dominate at national tourney

Two young friends from St. Davids, classmates and elite junior golfers, travel separately to Montreal to compete in a national tournament and dominate the field to finish first and second.

Sports: NOTL Soccer Teams of the Week for Aug. 1

The Timbits Blue team and Timbits Green team are The Lake Report's two Teams of the Week for Aug. 1.

Breaking News: Angry residents picket town hall to protest council decisions approving new developments

Dozens of placard-waving Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, upset about what they see as inappropriate developments being approved by town council, picketed, chanted and vented their anger...

Sports: Two NOTL lacrosse teams crowned zone champs

In sports, it's never over till it's over: Two Niagara-on-the-Lake lacrosse teams embraced that mantra Saturday as they battled back to capture their zone championships at home in Virgil.

Falling debris prompts inspection of Brock’s Monument

Parks Canada has erected scaffolding around the entrance of the Brock Monument after the Friends of Fort George — the organization that supports the federal body with historic site preservation and interpretation in NOTL — alerted it earlier this month to small pieces of mortar and debris falling from and landing at its base.

Kent Heritage Farms teams up with horticultural society

Kent Heritage Farms has been a local staple for decades. Paul Kent, the current owner and operator of the family-run business, sees it as an emotional legacy. 

Sports: Pickleball club donates $2,000 to community groups

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Pickleball Club has been busy sharing the proceeds of its members' spring tournament, handing out $2,000 in donations to three community organizations.

Arts: Music Niagara concert celebrates Ukrainian heritage amid war

Ukrainian refugees Victoria Biliak Katz and Olga Noskiv celebrated their heritage and the power of music at Music Niagara Festival on July 20, wearing traditional attire for the "Glory to Ukraine" concert. 

Sports: NOTL Soccer Teams of the Week for July 25

The Timbits Purple and Black teams are The Lake Report's two features Teams of the Week for July 25.

Tragedy of the Foam shipwreck, still poignant 150 years later

On July 11, 1874, seven young men set sail from the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto aboard a yacht called the Foam, en route to the Saturday Night Hop dance in Niagara-on-the-Lake. But the Foam never made it to the Queen’s Royal Hotel venue that night, sinking sometime around 10:30 p.m. and costing the lives of the seven young men aboard.

Symphony orchestra’s 75th anniversary gala attracts hundreds

It was a real "Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Niagara Symphony Orchestra's gala of the same name.

Sports: Watson shoots near-record 30, including hole-in-one

It was the crowning touch, a perfect shot in the middle of an almost perfect nine holes of golf. A gap wedge, sailing 125 yards, over a yawning front bunker, off the flag stick — and directly into the hole.

Irish Harp welcomes furry friends from dog rescue

It was raining cats and dogs at the Irish Harp Pub on Sunday — in more ways than one. Despite stormy conditions, from 12 to 8 p.m. the patio at the Harp was bustling with furry friends out enjoying the PAWsitive Patio event.

Sports: NOTL Soccer Teams of the Week for July 18

U8 Sunset Grill and U9-10 Garrison House   The U8 Sunset Grill soccer team is one of The Lake Report's featured Teams of the week. Pictured...

The lake wins this time: Strong currents curtail swimmer’s bid for record

A sunny Saturday with negligible winds and Lake Ontario water temperatures warming up seemed to be a perfect day for Hamilton's Greg Maitinsky to...

PHOTO GALLERY: Sports: Barbie and her Kens hit the links for Women’s Invitational

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club was pretty in pink Tuesday as dozens of women descended on the course for the bi-annual NOTL Women's Invitational Tournament.

Pride and prejudice sparks anger: Flag vandalism turns Virgil woman into advocate

Sheri Durksen says she won’t be silenced. The Niagara-on-the-Lake resident is speaking out with a message of solidarity, love and acceptance after vandals repeatedly damaged and removed Pride flags from the lawn of her Virgil home over the span of a few days.

PHOTOS: A rainy mid-July for Niagara-on-the-Lake

The town was hit with the lingering effects of Hurricane Beryl this week, which covered much of southern Ontario in heavy rainstorm. 

Heavy rains, flooding raise infrastructure concerns in St. Davids

June’s extreme weather and torrential downpours in Niagara-on-the-Lake have created calls from residents for upgraded municipal infrastructure to protect homes and properties against flash floods.

Huge turnout for horticultural society’s annual garden tour

A new name and a new approach for this year’s Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society’s garden tour has paid off, say organizers.

Cherry Festival lives up to expectations once again

Billed as a summer celebration for the whole family, the 2024 edition of the St. Mark’s Anglican Church Cherry Festival on July 6 didn’t disappoint.

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