August 25, 2021

Breakwater failed due to extreme storm surge from river, council told

The Balls Beach stone breakwater collapsed in March due to extreme weather caused by climate change and a design that wasn’t prepared to deal with...

All NOTL councillors fully vaccinated, mayor says

But no decision yet if shot will be mandatory for NOTL municipal workers Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors are all fully vaccinated, says Lord Mayor Betty Disero. In response...

Hot tennis matches on scorching weekend at NOTL club

NOTL athletes were out in force over the course of a scorching hot weekend to participate in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club’s women's and men’s doubles tournaments.

Resident pushes town to create community garden

Council is considering creating a community garden on town-owned land after a presentation by resident Julian Trachsel. Trachsel suggested the idea to council as a way to improve...

Editorial: Riding is one to watch: It could be a wild race

Richard HarleyKevin MacLean The Lake Report Traditionally, Canada’s left-of-centre vote is divided among the Liberals, the NDP and the Greens. That’s where the whole rhetoric comes from...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Queenston was abustling inland port in late 1700s

This is the second in a four-part series based on a talk given as a part of the Niagara Historical Society’s lecture series. Because of the pandemic, the series,...

Election and COVID: Niagara’s top doctor offers safety advice for voting, campaigning

Holding a federal election when cases of COVID-19 are rising presents a risk for infection, says Niagara's chief medical officer of health Dr. Mustafa Hirji. The...

St. Davids Lions keep on cooking for Haiti relief

On a hot Friday evening, the St. Davids Lions Club welcomed community members to their weekly barbecue. And, though it was a small and local...

Lake Report hosts all-candidates meeting Sept. 7

The Lake Report is hosting an all-candidates meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery in St. Davids. Doors open at 6 p.m....

Horoscope: Diplomatic days are on the horizon

This week, Mercury moves from its home sign of Virgo into peaceful Libra on Monday the 30th. That’s also the day of the third-quarter...

Arch-i-text: Fire and its history of destruction

Over the course of history, I suspect fire has destroyed more human-built structures than any other calamity. One would think, with the advances in...

Growing Together: The colourful world of hydrangeas

Joanne Young Special to The Lake Report At this time of year, you cannot walk or drive too far down any street without noticing a gorgeous...

Shaw Guild hosts first fall garden tour

Gail Kendall Special to The Lake Report For the first time in 15 years, the Shaw Guild Garden Tour is stepping away from its regular early...

Red Roof Retreat fundraiser brings community members together

The difficulty of fundraising during a pandemic has prompted four Niagara-on-the-Lake community members to work together to raise money for the Red Roof Retreat. So...

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