April 2020

NOTL bans parking in Old Town to deter visitors during pandemic

Resident one-hour permits voided but 15-minute parking zones planned for people stopping at downtown businesses still operating Effective Friday, May 1, on-street parking in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake will...

‘An inspiration:’ Wilma Morrison was black history advocate

Wilma Morrison, a longtime advocate for the recognition and preservation of Niagara's black history, has died. Morrison, 91, lived at Lundy Manor Retirement Residence and died of COVID-19...

‘That’s Shawbiz’ draws thousands of viewers

The Shaw Festival filled the Studio Theatre 26 times on Wednesday. More than 7,000 people virtually lined up to watch the festival’s online streaming show...

TIDBITS: Town of NOTL bylaw can now enforce fines on Parks Canada property

Town signs agreement with Parks Canada The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has signed a memorandum of understanding with Parks Canada, which allows town bylaw enforcement to...

COVID-19: Shaw execs donate 50 per cent of salary to festival

The Shaw Festival's top executives will donate 50 per cent of their regular pay back to the theatre company to ease the financial strain caused...

COVID-19: NOTL ‘mask trees’ raise $3,000 for shelters in Niagara

A community initiative to provide Niagara-on-the-Lake with masks has taken root in town. A group of volunteers called Niagara Covid Masks has set up “mask...

PHOTO: Chalk messages for pandemic

A group of NOTL friends who are keeping in touch weekly by Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic have some messages to share. Sonja Schindeler says...

Saturday farmers’ market hopes to open May 23

The Saturday farmers' market in Niagara-on-the-Lake hopes to open May 23 and work is under way behind the scenes to keep it on schedule. Market co-ordinator Sharon Brinsmead-Taylor is working...

COVID-19: Quest for protein bars turns into 16,000 bar order

What started as a request to find protein bars for residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake long-term care facilities turned into a 16,000 bar order supporting people across Niagara...

COVID-19: On NOTL’s front line: Part 2: Jane Carson

Nurse practitioners across the country are living in a new world. They’re finding new ways to help people from a safe distance, prioritizing in-person...

Editorial: NOTL’s #1 newspaper turns two

In positive, non-COVID-related news, Friday marks two years since the first issue of The Lake Report hit the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Wow. What a time...

COVID-19: Town to open $10 million line of credit

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will open a $10 million line of credit with the Royal Bank of Canada, just in case. The decision was approved...

COVID-19: Mayor makes video plea to tourists: Stay away

After another weekend onslaught of unwanted visitors to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Lord Mayor Betty Disero says she is not yet fed up but she is “on...

PHOTO: NOTL growers donate flowers to long-term care homes

Two Niagara growers teamed up to help distribute more than 120 plants to the Niagara Long Term Care residence in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Laurie Gunton, who operates...

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