A Niagara-on-the-Lake visual artist has donated $2,000 to Ukrainian relief by making and selling what he refers to as “Solidarity Pins.” Old Town resident Mel Hughes is an engineer and visual artist who
Waiter, waiter — percolator! Ah the sweet sound of Bill Kenny’s voice. Oft the Ink Spots have been the background music of my days in The Lake Report’s newsroom on Mississagua Street. Kenny’s
Bruce Trail trek is halfway to its goal of raising $576K Moving from military service to civilian life can be challenging for veterans. Lino Di Julio recognizes this and founded the organization
Coun. Erwin Wiens has decided to run again for town council after previously announcing he was done after one term. “I want to keep championing the agricultural industry in Niagara-on-the-Lake and at this
Museums hold an important place in society as access points for knowledge and relics from the past. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum proved that point during its free Past is Present Heritage Festival and Treasure Sale
Food Day Canada is becoming more than a day for celebrating Canadian food – it’s a day to advocate for the social, economic and environmental issues related to the industry. At least, that’s
Niagara-on-the-Lake had the honour of hosting the inaugural match of the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara. The games officially started at 9:14 Sunday morning when Jeslyn Peng of Manitoba hit the first
Niagara-on-the-Lake had the honour of hosting the inaugural match of the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara on Aug. 7. The games officially started at 9:14 Sunday morning when Jeslyn Peng of Manitoba
Four Niagara-based charitable organizations have received donations from the Shaw Festival’s town preview funding program. Thanks to money raised from tickets that residents buy to special Shaw spring performances, the festival has donated
Wiens urges bylaw department to ‘look the other way’ and not remove signs Niagara-on-the-Lake is blessed with many amenities, among them easy access to farm-fresh produce grown in the municipality. And after
Complaints prompted installation of dozens of no parking signs near Grist, official says There’s an odd new sight in St. Davids. Dozens of no parking signs popped up along Four Mile Creek
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A small group set out from Legion Branch 290 in Tobermory on July 5 on a 900-kilometre trek along the entire length of the Bruce Trail to raise money for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Several councillors have confirmed they were not explicitly made aware of a civil suit filed against the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake by residents Colin Telfer and Jennifer Elliott. “We have not passed approval of
A rainbow crosswalk and rainbow benches will be installed in Niagara-on-the-Lake after council unanimously approved the plan Monday. The crosswalk will be installed at Anderson Lane and Niagara Stone Road, across the pedestrian
When Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Christyna Prokipchuck started planning her Steppe Up for Ukraine fundraiser, she wanted to keep the drum beating to ensure people don’t become complacent about the war in Ukraine. She accomplished
It’s been more than a year since council asked Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake staff to investigate parking concerns in Niagara on the Green. Staff were tasked with doing a report on a parking permit
Town’s per capita ratio of doctors is well below national average, and countries like Iraq While far from having the highest rate, Canada boasts one of the better medical doctor-to-patient ratios in
A large, overgrown plot of land gets a new life with a strong local focus When John Sobot bought property on Queenston Road in 2012, it was an overgrown, dilapidated and weed-strewn mess
The St. Davids Lions Club Carnival marked the return of fun and fundraising to the village after two years of a stifling pandemic. “It’s about time,” Stacy Brown said as her daughters whirled
Last in a series Part 1 documented the story of how Canadian soldiers fought to free the small seaside town of Ortona, Italy, from the Nazis during the Second World War. Today, the story of
A library isn’t just a place where you can borrow a book. And the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is proving the sentiment as its pop-up libraries become increasingly popular spots for families and children
Document suggests downtown street redesign to better accommodate pedestrians and cyclists Niagara-on-the-Lake’s proposed transportation master plan provides a sweeping overview of pedestrian and vehicular needs in town. It also includes a recommendation to turn
Lord Mayor Betty Disero’s husband, Dan Williams, is at the centre of a civil suit two neighbours have filed against the town. Colin Telfer and Jennifer Elliott own a property on Dorchester Street and
The 59th St. Davids Lions Carnival got off to a sweltering start on Wednesday. Peameal bacon was frying, the sun was shining, rides were whirling, music was playing and temperatures soared well over
If you were biking through Fort George last weekend, you may have found yourself questioning what century you were in. And a fair question it would be, as a re-enactment of the Napoleonic
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