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Niagara Now
The Lake Report is Niagara-on-the-Lake's most respected source of local news.
All content within the paper is related to NOTL and its residents, and is delivered to every residence in town, free of charge. Residents aren't afraid to say we've quickly become NOTL's go-to spot to find out what's going on in their hometown.
Niagara Now
Real journalism
Niagara Now
Niagara Now is the parent company of The Lake Report, owned independently by editor Richard Harley, a lifelong NOTL resident. Our motto is to provide the best news and entertainment for the people of the Niagara region.
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Real journalism
Real journalism
Real journalism
Niagara Now is run by journalists who constantly strive to meet the highest standards of integrity in reporting. Quality journalism is something we take seriously. This means being accurate, not bombarding people with unlabelled sponsored ads, or promotional material. But real, accurate, informative news, told in a compelling way.
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Where can I find The Lake Report?
Find copies of The Lake Report bi-weekly at our office, the community centre, or at many local businesses, including the Sandtrap Pub & Grill, all Avondale stores in NOTL, Simpson's Pharmacy, and many more.
Who owns Niagara Now and The Lake Report?
Niagara Now and The Lake Report are owned by Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Harley Davidson, who uses the pen name Richard Harley for his writing. Davidson is a lifelong NOTL resident and generational local, who believes every town needs a print news source for residents — one that isn't mixed with regional content, owned by big corporations, or muddied down with hefty fees.
Davidson founded The Lake Report in April 2018 and helped launch Niagara Now in 2017, taking over sole ownership of the company in April 2018.
More about Niagara Now
Niagara Now is a daily regional news site focusing on the Niagara Region. Currently Niagara Now consists of a small team of dedicated journalists who strive to cover all of Niagara's individual municipalities. Due to limited resources, there is currently a heavy focus on Niagara-on-the-Lake.
I'm interested in advertising.
We're happy to hear it — whether it's online or through our print editions, Niagara Now and The Lake Report can help your business get seen. Niagaranow.com boasts a proud following of more than 40,000 visitors monthly, and The Lake Report currently prints 10,000 copies distributed weekly to every house, farm and apartment in Niagara-on-the-Lake. With such a dedicated readership, as expressed by letters received regularly, our advertising options are some of the most effective around. As well, our sponsored story options have the potential to let thousands of people know about your business.
For inquiries, email advertising@niagaranow.com
What's the plan?
The Lake Report celebrated its four-year anniversary in May 2022. We will continue to bring great content to Niagara-on-the-Lake. We will keep our copies free for as long as possible. For those interested in supporting The Lake Report, donations can be sent through e-transfer to editor@niagaranow.com or through PayPal by visiting www.paypal.me/niagaranow.
Story ideas & job applications.
Niagara Now is currently looking for volunteers who would like to help the community by growing its local newspaper. For those interested in helping out, send an email to editor@niagaranow.com or call us at 905.359.2270.