Pat Fryer is looking forward to being able to see her grandchildren again soon. Now that she's been vaccinated she's hoping to being able to give them a hug. The 75-year-old received her
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Newark Neighbours is sending out 44 baskets containing a hearty meal – and much more – to brighten the Easter of people in need. Each basket contains either a ham or turkey, a fresh baked pie, several boxes
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Niagara’s top doctor says COVID-19 worries could start to ease by mid-May, thanks to vaccinations. However, that depends largely on people limiting their social interaction for a bit longer – and now is not
Niagara is continuing to push through with vaccinations of its older populations. As of Monday, about 73 per cent of Niagara’s 80-plus population had been vaccinated, as had 39 per cent of the 75 to 79 age
The provincial vaccine booking system opened to people aged 70 to 74 on Monday. However, glitches in the province's booking system have caused a major frustration for some Niagara residents looking to grab
We need to have the “fewest interactions with fewest people for the shortest amount of time at the greatest distance while wearing the best-fitting mask” For weeks, Niagara’s chief medical officer of
The global COVID-19 pandemic and continued recommendations to stay home except for essential travel were of no concern to hoards of tourists that flocked to NOTL over the weekend.
The Lake Report is encouraging everyone to register for the COVID-19 vaccine, any vaccine, as early as possible. It’s almost impossible to put into words how impressed we are with humanity. Imagine two different
With most of the region's 80-plus population having either got their first COVID-19 vaccination shot or been booked for one, some of those who have already got the jab shared their experiences with The Lake Report.
Councillors denied a request for a low-budget movie to film in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake on Monday. During Monday’s council meeting, councillors heard a request to film in the Queen Street area by Alexander Broughton of
Sometimes the smallest gestures that can bring immense joy, especially during a global pandemic. That was the goal of the Vollmer family when they placed two quirky signs on their lawn, encouraging people to do “silly
Almost all of Niagara's 80-plus population has been received at least one COVID shot or has an appointment for the vaccine, the region's public health agency says. In total, based on the latest census
Niagara's top doctor says the public should have confidence in the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite recent concern about the vaccine's efficacy around the world. This week the drug company announced the vaccine was found to be about 79 per
The Shaw Festival has continued to kick the pandemic to the side, defying the devastation many arts organizations are facing as a result of a year-long global battle with COVID-19. Despite the performing
No one was injured during a vehicle fire in Niagara-on-the-Lake Wednesday night, thanks to a neighbour who knew what they were doing. NOTL fire crews were called to 17 Garrison Village Drive at
Developer pays town and SORE $170,000 in costs, group says Developer Benny Marotta has dropped his controversial lawsuit challenging the town’s historic designation of two properties that make up the Rand Estate.
If you're like us, the first reaction to Niagara Region's plan for COVID-19 vaccine clinics for those over age 80 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, might have been: what the heck … Three clinics over a 10-day span
A steady stream of people received their COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday in Niagara-on-the-Lake during a clinic at the Niagara Regional Native Centre.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is getting a parks bylaw. The draft bylaw, presented to the committee of the whole on Monday, is based on bylaws used by many other municipalities across the province, said director of
NOTL's three planned COVID-19 vaccine clinics should ensure that everyone in town over 80 who wants a shot gets one, Lord Mayor Betty Disero says. There are about 1,300 residents over 80
Former Canadian Olympic swimmer Elaine Tanner is happy to have somewhere to go get some exercise again. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre opened its doors again Monday, with a maximum of 10 people at once allowed
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's director of operations, Sheldon Randall, who was recently honoured for 25 years of service to the town, is one of NOTL's pandemic heroes. Randall, who started at the town
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc around the globe, but it also has united women in the pandemic battle, Dr. Robin Williams says. The Niagara-on-the-Lake physician spoke at an International Women’s Day event on Friday at which she was
A year ago Rachael Danieluk joined a group of NOTL women to start making masks for front-line workers. After that project came to a close, it evolved into her own homemade mask shop
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