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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 Monuments Men: Part 36: Sapper Gordon Hollingsworth’s ‘death by misadventure’

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...

Red and blue: The different colours of the British army during the War of 1812

Red wasn't the only colour worn by the British army during the War of 1812. While the British dressed in bright red uniforms, and still...

Soothing scents and colourful blooms

NEOB Lavender expands with bigger farm, adds Queen Street storefront   This summer, the intersection of Niagara Stone Road and Concession 7 Road will be alive...

NOTL schools use Black History Month to tackle a tough subject

The history of slavery is a weighty topic for the classroom. That's why schools in Niagara-on-the-Lake tend to use Black History Month as an opportunity...

Code Grey: Workers, advocates paint a grim picture of health care in Niagara

"Code Grey" is one in a series of stories in The Lake Report about health care in Niagara Region. In hospital parlance, "Code Grey"...

Arts: NOTL author features town in debut novel

Whether you’re team Suze or team Jannie, NOTLers likely will get a kick out of Sally Basmajian’s debut novel “So Hard To Do.” The novel...

In-depth: How new Ontario law curtails town’s power over development

Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake could soon start to feel the effects of the province’s new housing legislation, Bill 23, which became law late in November. After...

Residents loudly express dislike for Mary St. apartment plan

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents came out in force this week to tell proponents of a new apartment building on the edge of Old Town that they...

New Native Centre board chosen amid allegations, strife

Members of the Niagara Regional Native Centre elected a new board last week amid allegations from senior staff that former board members had abused...

Residents catch glimpse of life in NOTL for early Black settlers

A 17-year-old character named Jacob made the long, hard journey to Canada via the Underground Railroad. Though Jacob is fictional, Niagara-on-the-Lake resident George Webber used...

Lake Report earns 17 awards for journalism, advertising excellence

The Lake Report has again been recognized for journalism and advertising excellence, earning 17 awards from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. The association on Tuesday...

Chocolate or cheese? NOTL wineries offering both with February passport

During weekends throughout February, Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake is giving pass holders the opportunity to sample some of the area’s best wines and their perfect...

Teens find Safe Haven at first St. Davids youth gathering

  On the coldest night of the winter so far, St. Davids-Queenston United Church hosted the first meeting of its new youth group known as...

Avery’s birthday wish comes true

For Avery London’s 10th birthday this year, he asked for items to donate to the Newark Neighbours foodbank. His mom, Krista London, is an...

New Rising Sun crowned winner in the Harp’s Battle of Bands

After four weeks and 10 sets, the Irish Harp Pub has crowned New Rising Sun as 2023’s Battle of the Bands winner, gifting the...

State-of-the-art new Village Medical Centre prepares to welcome patients

A new medical facility in Niagara-on-the-Lake will mean that physicians like Dr. Karen Berti will be able to provide residents with more accessible health...

St. Davids boxer crowned national champion

Mckenzie Wright wins third Canadian title with third-round TKO; next stop is qualifying for Pan Am Games St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright went into the...

Raising the roof: Circle Street house floats in midair as basement is installed below it

Nope, it isn’t floating. Best take another look. A house on Circle Street appears to be floating in midair at first glance but actually it...

Cannon balls and muskets among artifacts at history session

Fireside Friday presentations feature tales from War of 1812   What better way to commemorate the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George than through...

Growing Together: How to keep your orchids happy and healthy

Although once considered an expensive plant to be grown by elitists, the orchid has become the top-selling indoor plant.   The orchid family is one of...

The Monuments Men: Part 33: Gunner Leslie Cudney killed by German artillery

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 Queenston. In...

BREAKING NEWS: St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright wins Canadian championship; Next stop Pan Am qualifiers and maybe Paris Olympics

NEWS UPDATE: Saturday, Feb. 4 – Mckenzie Wright of St. Davids won the Canadian amateur boxing championship Saturday night, scoring a third-round technical knockout over her opponent. With the...

Finale nears for Harp’s Battle of the Bands

The end is near for Battle of the Bands at the Irish Harp Pub and the last battle before the finale featured rocking performances...

Pre-pandemic crowds return to NOTL Icewine Festival

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival's return to Old Town this year was an epic comeback, Chamber of Commerce chair Andrew Niven says. Planning for this year's...

BarrelHead’s peachy concoction wins icewine cocktail competition

Icewine isn’t exactly known as a cocktail mixer, but Saturday night’s Icewine Cocktail Competition could convert a nonbeliever. After the day’s icewine festivities, about 150...

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