October 19, 2021

Condos or hotel planned for former American Hotel site

Niagara Falls builder Blythwood Homes buys waterfront property for $1.9 million The site of the former American Hotel on Niagara-on-the-Lake's waterfront could become condominums or a hotel, says its...

Expanded nursery school aims to helpyoung families to flourish

For NOTL Rotary Club, supporting parents' mental health is vital For Rotary Club president Patricia Murenbeeld, donating to the Niagara Nursery School & Child Care Centre was...

Growing Together: Time to plant spring bulbs and pull out summer bulbs

I previously wrote that now is the time to be planting your “fall bulbs” or also known as your spring blooming bulbs such as tulips,...

Looking to the Stars: Scorpio season brings renewal and transformation

This week we see the sun move from balancing, lawyer-like Libra into mysterious, transforming Scorpio. Thursday, Oct. 21: A stressful, challenging day with at least...

Letter: Why did committee give developer extension to do needed work?

Dear editor: Regarding your story, "Most repairs to Rand Estate delayed till May," Oct. 14: Is it simply a case of naivety, reluctance due to a lack of...

Letter: Rather than fight developers, work with them

Dear editor: Since moving to NOTL almost two decades ago, I've noticed the relationship between our council, town officials and the development industry has been one...

Shaw’s ‘two Tims’ find silver linings in pandemic challenges

After two years of uncertainty, the festival's braintrust can heave a sigh of relief When the Shaw Festival announced next year’s 60th anniversary season a...

Project plants 50 new trees along the heritage trail

Julie Clark was out for a walk when she stumbled across a tree-planting project on the Upper Canada Heritage Trail. So, the Niagara-on-the-Lake resident decided to pick up...

SORE wins heritage award for Randwood advocacy

Save Our Rand Estate, the Niagara-on-the-Lake group that has been fighting to protect and preserve the historic Randwood Estate in Old Town, has won a heritage award from the...

Opinion: 1916 photos are elegant depictions of historicimportance of Randwood

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report Three large 1916 garden party photographs offered to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum epitomize why Randwood is so important to the fabric of our...

Opinion: Brewing up a new adventure in retirement

Dr. Wade Taylor Davis Special to The Lake Report Maybe you have thought about retiring for the last 10 years. You are now approaching 65 years old and...

CouncilOKs plan to expand Old Town firehall

Expansion is about ensuring quality of life for volunteers, chief says Fire Chief Nick Ruller is trying to ensure the well-being of the town's roster...

Winery staff take a walk to fight domestic violence

As a single mother, supporting women escaping abuse holds a special place for Jannine Lavoie. “It’s really important and helpful. I love being able to give back to the community,” Lavoie...

Chautauqua Residents Association elects new president

The Chautauqua Residents Association has a new president. The neighbourhood organization held its annual general meeting and election at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre last Thursday. The meeting...

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