July 7, 2021

NOTL couple launches major scholarship program at Niagara College

An unexpected gift from a NOTL family will help more Niagara College students achieve their dreams this fall. Niagara-on-the-Lake residents Lauren and Vaughn Goettler have established...

Legion fish fry supports Indigenous community

In lieu of Canada Day celebrations this year, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Royal Canadian Legion Hall, branch 124, held its weekly fish fry and donated $2...

Two Mile Creek forest restoration will remove ash trees and Manitoba maples

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority will be taking down about 400 ash and Manitoba maple trees along Two Mile Creek near Butler's Burial Ground...

‘Traditional marriage’ lawn sign decried ashomophobic, hateful

Property owner defends what gay neighbour calls 'disgusting behaviour' A lawn sign that celebrates "traditional marriage" has drawn loud criticism from neighbours and Niagara-on-the-Lake residents for being...

Editorial: A sign of the times

Kevin MacLeanRichard Harley The Lake Report Like most minorities and people who have endured decades of discrimination, members of the LGBTQ+ community have fought long and...

Parliament Oak plan ‘outrageous,’incompatible with Old Town, residents say

Proposal for 92 units, including apartment building, faces backlash at open house A proposed development on the old Parliament Oak school property is "outrageous," inappropriate and ignores...

‘Hostaholic’ Bruce Cumpson prepares to retire

NOTL grower is one of Ontario’s best-known Hosta 'collectors' This is the latest in a sometimes series of stories about NOTL gardeners and growers and what makes them...

Step Challengesmashesgoal, exceeds50 million

Stephanie Beattie Special to The Lake Report It's a huge number: 50,232,770 total steps logged. Walkers in the month-long Niagara-on-the-Lake Step Challenge smashed the original goal of 20 million steps, and led...

Ross’ Ramblings: Ongoing global pandemic causes confusion and changes

Another groggy early morning in downtown Chautauqua and the garbage truck is noisily making its way along our streets. Ah hah. It’s Friday! How many...

Salons grateful to be open after extended COVID lockdown

Closure allowed one owner to spend final days with his dying mother After months of closures, salon owners are happy to open their doors for...

NOTL kids create shoe memorial for Indigenous children

Royal Oak students choose Canada Day to reflect on tragedy While many people debated whether celebrating Canada Day was appropriate given the discoveries of children’s...

Rotary BBQ inspires lunch gift for migrant workers

The annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club drive-thru barbecue was in full swing on July 1 and one NOTL resident used the opportunity to provide lunch for...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Parliament Oak opens, 1948

This image of Parliament Oak school was taken from the corner of King and Centre streets on Sept. 12, 1948. It was the official opening...

Gardening July 8: Bulbs can be more than just early bloomers

This is the seventh in a 10-week gardening column series, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Peggy Bell Special to The Lake Report/Niagara Now In...

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