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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 figure skater Ashleen Hale bids a bittersweet goodbye

Figure skater Ashleen Hale waved a bittersweet goodbye to her home away from home of the last 15 years on Sunday. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Skating Figure...

An Appreciation: Memories of Louise Leyland’s contributions to the community

After the tragic death Saturday of Louise Leyland, who was killed when she was hit by a cyclist in Queenston, The Lake Report asked...

Sports: NOTL skater wins provincial gold

Niagara-on-the-Lake figure skater Ashleen Hale won gold in the STAR 9 O14 women's competition at the Ontario championships in Stratford on the weekend. The teenager,...

Sports: U11 Wolves win league championship in dramatic shootout

As playoff hockey goes, it had just about everything. High-energy, end-to-end action, big saves, a late-game comeback, three periods of overtime – including a penalty...

Arch-i-text: Our history lost – two more examples that make me wonder

  There is no doubt that I am obsessive-compulsive. In the past, when engaged in a particular project or research, it was not uncommon for...

The Monuments Men: Part 41: James Wilmott survived first German gas attack

It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Badminton club seeking new members for next season

The Niagara-on-the-Lake men’s senior badminton club is looking to fill out its roster with a few more players for next season. And it's offering free...

Farmworker Hub opens doors to new social space

Sunday afternoon the Niagara-on-the-Lake Farmworker Hub’s social space opened for the first time and welcomed workers to a place for rest and relaxation.  Director Julia Buxton-Cox...

Sports: NOTL swimmer sets sights on qualifying for Olympics

Peyton Leigh, 15, to compete for shot at making it to Paris Games in 2024   Standing just five-foot-five, with a shoe size of eight and...

Dancers, fiddlers, pub crawlers come out for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day started early at the Irish Harp this year. A troupe of young dancers from De Menezes Reilly Irish Dance Studio came out...

Growing Together: No end of ways to continue enjoying garden in winter

Have you had enough of winter yet?  I know we all are eagerly awaiting spring and, for most of us, it's just not coming...

Horsing around on March Break at Benchview Equestrian Centre

Eleven kids are registered in Benchview Equestrian Centre's March Break camp. The camp includes crafts, activities, horsemanship and daily riding lessons. Parents are welcome to...

No end to phone, text and door-to-door scams, experts say

First in a two-part series With Fraud Prevention Month well under way across Canada, so are telephone, text message and door-to-door scams. One scam in particular...

Donations, federal funding gave Shaw big boost in 2022

Outdoor shows were a 'huge hit,' artistic director Tim Carroll says   The Shaw Festival is adopting a “new normal.” “Turns out that there might be no...

’30 seconds in’ he heard four snaps

NOTL wrestler wins provincial gold, then dislocates elbow at nationals   He remembers hearing four distinct snaps. Eden High School wrestler and Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Zubin Gatta was...

Glasses raised for farmerettes at Oast celebration of women’s day

A Niagara-on-the-Lake brewery is paying homage to the women who ran the family farms while the men were away during two world wars. Oast released...

PHOTO GALLERY: Another late-winter blizzard

March came in like a lion last week and we got a repeat blizzard Friday just for good measure. Spring might be around the...

Celebrating the women of NOTL

This story is one in a package to celebrate the women of Niagara-on-the-Lake for International Women's Day. Find a video of the making of...

Niagara-on-the-Lake celebrates Tripadvisor award in style

The historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake had a lot to celebrate last Wednesday evening.  The town was ranked second in Tripadvisor’s 2023 Traveler’s Choice “Best of...

The Monuments Men: Part 38: Sgt. John Kelson: Remembered on three monuments

  It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Town hires new clerk and creates new strategy position

The town is getting a new municipal clerk. The municipality established a new position – a strategy and government relations officer – to help implement...

PHOTO GALLERY: When NOTL freezes over

Ice blanketed Niagara-on-the-Lake last week during a Wednesday night storm. Though the storm wasn't as bad as predicted, many driveways were covered in snow...

Grand new vision unveiled for Niagara wine and tourism sector

Wine industry report predicts rapid growth, with widespread economic benefits for Ontario   There is a growing sentiment that the Ontario wine industry is poised to...

Ordnance stones should gather no moss: Town urged to restore historic military property markers

One man’s quest to restore Niagara-on-the-Lake’s oldest rock collection could be a new history-focused tourist attraction for the town by summer’s end. Ted Rumble, a...

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