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Your town, your say: Town seeks input on new official plan

The town aims to present a draft official plan to council in June, followed by formal consultations and public engagement over the summer. The next public information session for town residents will be held on April 1 at the community centre.

PHOTO: ‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse casts mesmerizing glow over NOTL

Often called a "Blood Moon" due to the deep reddish hue the Moon takes on during totality, this celestial event was captured by local photographer Dave Van de Laar — from the unique vantage point of his own driveway.

Town settles with developer, tribunal green-lights proposed Mary St. condos

The Ontario Land Tribunal has given a developer the green light to move forward with a 41-unit condo development at 223 and 227 Mary St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake, after the town decided to settle the developer's challenge — in order to steer clear of the legal costs.

Royal George Theatre given OK-go for post-closure rebuild

The Royal George Theatre will be exempt from Queen-Picton Heritage District study restrictions after council approval, which will allow the 110-year-old building to undergo reconstruction after it closes at the end of this year.

Wayne Gates ready to fight for Ontarians as returning MPP

With 25 per cent tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Gates told The Lake Report he is focused on advocating for interprovincial trade without barriers.

‘Geriatric party animals’ head to Cambridge University for weekend course

When Jean Ford was a young woman, she was offered a spot at Cambridge University, but circumstances kept her from attending. Now, decades later,...

Pillar and Post hit as wave of vandalism, theft sweeps NOTL

The Pillar and Post's general manager says they're trying to gathering security footage of the vandal, or vandals, in action: "Police won't even show up to a report if there isn't video of it," says Ryan Murray.

Ford’s hint of $35M grant for Shaw’s aging Royal George sparks questions

On the heels of PC leader Doug Ford’s campaign announcement of a $35-million grant for the Shaw Festival Theatre if his government is re-elected,...

If elected for Niagara, Liberal Shafoli Kapur would prioritize health care, housing affordability

With less than three weeks before Ontario’s early provincial election on Feb. 27 — and with some voters already casting ballots — the Ontario...

Greens nominate candidate, Liberals still searching

Doug Ford called for an early provincial election set on Feb. 27 — only three weeks away — and three parties in NOTL’s riding...

Two properties, one problem for Ferox’s estate winery plan

CORRECTION: This article has been updated to correct the address of Alitura Fine Foods and Market. Ferox by Fabian Reis winery wants to become an...

Icewine Village makes sampling easier on the wallet, says organizer

“They are darn expensive by the bottle, so it’s great to come here and try what you like,” said one Icewine Village attendee from Oakville.

Lake Ontario’s low water levels, explained

So far this year, an Arctic blast has brought some ice to the Great Lakes, but coverage remains well below the levels needed to reach historical averages within six weeks. "We're going to see the lake drop exceptionally low," says Ron Simkus.

NOTL’s top newsmakers of 2024

NOTL produces a huge amount of news, week in and week out — and we have chosen to highlight some of the top stories and newsmakers of 2024.

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