Richard Harley, Author at Niagara Now

Ontario offers free fishing from July 3 to 11

Been eager to go fishing this year, but haven’t had time to get a licence? Fret no more, because from July 3 to 11, fishing is free in Ontario. This means aross the

Town OKstennis court improvements for Canada Summer Games

Niagara-on-the-Lake's tennis courts are getting an upgrade, just in time for the Canada Summer Games in 2022. For the past few months the tennis club has been working with the Canada Games organizers and

Editorial: ‘Anti-lockdown’ rally was filled with convoluted nonsense

The people who attended the anti-lockdown rally on the weekend should be ashamed and embarrassed. Regardless of your stance on lockdowns, the rally was a catalyst for every trope you can imagine of

Editorial: Shining a light onatrocities

I’m not proud of it, but it doesn’t change the fact that as a citizen and a journalist, I am partly responsible for not shining a bright light on the atrocities committed at Canada's residential schools.

Anti-mask rally in NOTL draws hundreds of people

Hundreds of people gathered at Queenston Heights in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday for a political rally for Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada. The event doubled as an anti-lockdown rally, with speakers also

NOTL mask ambassadors hit the streets again

Niagara-on-the-Lake's friendly mask ambassadors are set to hit the streets again July 9, in anticipation of summer crowds. The ambassador program began in 2020 as a way to educate visitors about COVID-19 safety and offer

NOTLers happy to get second jab

The COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Niagara-on-the-Lake was bustling on Monday, with lines of people headed in for their second dose. Everyone in line seemed happy, with many people looking forward to getting back to

Owners retiring, NOTL jewelry store closing after 23 years

It’s a happy-sad feeling for Mac and Shelagh Moolman as they prepare to retire from their jewelry shop in downtown NOTL. The couple has operated Niagara-on-the-Lake Jewellers and Precious Metal Studio for 23 years,

Return to the fields uplifting for kids, parents, coaches

Niagara-on-the-Lake kids were out in almost full force on Monday, as sports teams finally started to return to the fields.

Sunset Grill gives back with free breakfasts

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Sunset Grill is giving back by doing what it does best – cooking up hearty breakfasts for volunteers and people from the community. The restaurant has served up about 75 free breakfasts to NOTL firefighters, mask ambassadors, the Queen

A heartfelt hug from2-year-old great-grandson

As pandemic restrictions continue to ease and cases of COVID-19 fall, people are finally starting to be able to connect with their loved ones again, which is especially important for family members who were isolated in long-term care homes.

Editorial: Make Pride crosswalk happen now

Niagara-on-the-Lake is ahead of the curve in so many ways. And so behind in others. This week's story about resident Jordon Williams' efforts to get a rainbow crosswalk installed at the intersection of

Artist frustrated by anti-masker whodefiedlockdown rules

Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Filomena Pisano says she doesn't want to have to choose between her studio and her health after a fellow tenant in the old Virgil Public School hosted maskless, indoor classes for children

Goettlers celebrate independent press with donation to Lake Report

Lauren and Vaughn Goettler know how important independent, trustworthy journalism is for a community. This week, the couple showed their appreciation by making a $2,000 donation to The Lake Report — Niagara-on-the-Lake's first

More contagiousvariants likely on the rise, top doctor says

Niagara's chief medical officer is worried the B.1.617 and P.1 variants of COVID-19 are on the rise in the region. Looking at available variant data, Dr. Mustafa Hirji said confirmed cases of P.1 have risen from

People still need to get tested for COVID, Hirji says

Niagara’s top doctor is worried too few people are getting tested for COVID-19. While cases are continuing to decline in Niagara, so is the number of people getting tested, Dr. Mustafa Hirji told reporters Monday.

NOTL flying progressive flag for Pride Month

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is flying the Pride flag high for Pride Month. This year, the town is flying the “progressive Pride flag,” which Pride Niagara member at large Darryl Dyball said is

Vaccines contributing to decline in COVID cases: Hirji

Cases of COVID-19 are dropping more sharply than expected across Ontario, says Niagara’s chief medical officer of health. Dr. Mustafa Hirji said it’s a “good news” story, with a steady drop in the

Pandemic Heroes: NOTL’s farmers and farm workers

During a time when everything in the world was uncertain at best, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s farmers and farm workers continued to ensure food crops were being grown and put on the table for families. There’s

Pickleball courts open, draw crowds

Pickleball courts were full up on Saturday morning, the first day the Virgil courts were open for play since being closed for public safety amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. John Hindle, president of

NOTL reopens some outdoor recreational facilities

With the provincial announcement Thursday easing restrictions on some outdoor activities, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is gearing up to reopen some outdoor amenities for Saturday. Starting Saturday, per provincial guidelines, the town will reopen basketball courts, tennis

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