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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.

THE LOVE REPORT: On and off the stage, this connection is real

Terry and Donna Belleville The year was 1972, at Playhouse 66, a small theatre in Scarborough. The play was "Tiger at the Gates" by Jean Giraudoux. In...

Legends and myths loom large in Sir Isaac Brock’s story

A fabled horse and a mysterious love interest were the spotlight of a fireside talk Friday afternoon at Navy Hall. Amanda Gamble, the executive director...

Police warn of increase in ‘driveway scammers’ across Niagara

Niagara Regional Police are alerting residents across the region to the rising incidents of scammers bilking consumers out of payments for driveway repairs or...

Town prepping for once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse this spring

While Niagara-on-the-Lake won't be promoting visits to the town to view the solar eclipse on April 8, work is still going on behind the...

NOTL’s couples share meet-cute moments

Love is everywhere you go in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Valentine’s Day is certainly no exception. For the year's most romantic holiday, The Lake Report reached out...

UPDATE: WestJet changes course, agrees to rebook flights for family of murder victim Ashley Simpson

This story has been updated from the original article, which appears in the Feb. 15 edition of The Lake Report.   The family of Ashley Simpson...

The Lake Report honoured with 27 more awards for journalism

The Lake Report has again been honoured for its journalism excellence, earning a “phenomenal” 27 awards from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. The association on...

Flip, flop and ratify: Council reverses decision that blocked St. Davids project

Town councillors admit they messed up. In the process of trying to approve part of a controversial development application in St. Davids, they say they...

Northern Exposure: Celebrated NOTL artist leading Arctic expedition

Thirty years ago, Edward Spera — then a recent philosophy and psychology graduate — decided to pick up a paintbrush and create something. His life...

Dyck Lane ditched: Town closing lane’s access to Tanbark Road

Despite objections from residents, Niagara-on-the-Lake council has decided to block road access to Dyck Lane from Tanbark Road in St. Davids.  Residents of Dyck Lane...

Centenarian Mary Snider draws a crowd for birthday party

When Mary Snider was born a century ago, the first digital camera was still 51 years away.  Now, on her 100th birthday, a long lineup...

Sports: Predators win close one versus last-place Flyers

Going in, it was just about getting two points, but Sunday’s game against the Toronto Flyers proved tougher than expected for the Jr. A...

Art of the Doughvine: more than just doughnuts

Walking into Doughvine, owner Jessica Millet greets you with a smile and musings about which oat milk has the best ingredients. Within seconds, it...

Career opportunities knock at Niagara College job fair

Mandy Consoli was an island of calm amongst a sea of job seekers filling the Rankin Family Student Commons at Niagara College’s Daniel J....

Property owner’s request for rental permit rejected by council

A Virgil resident wants to use a three-storey home as a short-term rental despite previously saying that was not its intended purpose when he...

Goettlers give, again: Crowd turns out to support growth of heritage trail

Almost 50 people came out to support ongoing efforts to restore the Upper Canada Heritage Trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake Monday afternoon. Town leaders and members of...

PHOTO GALLERY: Parks Canada extending multi-million-dollar breakwall

Workers and heavy equipment are busy building part of a 500-metre breakwall and walkway near Fort Mississauga and along the northern perimeter of the...

Business: Cake Cafe offers great carrot cake and warm company

Before getting to the mixing bowl herself, cake artist Stacey MacIntyre spent lots of time watching "Cake Boss." “I thought, ‘I could do that,’ ”...

NOTL, Niagara Falls sell internet business to Cogeco

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is getting out of the broadband internet business, announcing it has sold the network company it partially owned for two...

Niagara College hosts career fair at NOTL campus, Feb. 5 and 6

Looking for a job? Niagara College is hosting a one-stop shop for job seekers when it presents its annual career fair Monday and Tuesday, Feb....

SPONSORED: Valentine’s Day is every day at AMO Wines

SPONSORED STORY From the moment you walk through the doors of AMO Wines, passing under its heart-shaped window, you're struck with the sensations of comfort...

Regional council should have debated Israel-Palestine motion: Kaiser

Andrea Kaiser says she simply wanted people advocating for Israeli and Palestinian victims of the ongoing war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas...

Too early to assess impact of student visa cap: Niagara College

A Niagara College official says the college needs more details before it knows how a cap on permits being offered to international students —...

Gateway church marks milestones with open house

Gateway Community Church has a new home for Sunday worship, and a new pastor tending to the flock. And to celebrate the changes, the Pentecostal...

PHOTO GALLERY: Splish, splash, NOTL takes a bath in rising waters after heavy rainfall

A heavy overnight rainfall turned vineyards into lakes and roads into rivers in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Friday morning. Check out some of The Lake Report's best...

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