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Editorial: Petty parking enforcement practices
Service workers – the people who toil in Old Town’s stores, restaurants and attractions – are crucial to the commercial success of NOTL. And for decades, service workers in Niagara-on-the-Lake have been parking on the
Opinion: Did Marineland play any part in my love for animals?
I received a letter this week in response to my last editorial, which suggested picketing Marineland as something worthwhile NOTL’s friendly neighbourhood horse protesters could do. The letter, from former Toronto councillor Gloria
St. Catharines man, 37, arrested for voyeurism
Niagara Police arrested a 37-year-old St. Catharines man for voyeurism on Thursday. Police said in a news release that the man was allegedly secretly recording people “while they were in public.” Andrew Vincent was also charged
Editorial: News has to be reported, even if it’s bad
It’s no secret the protests against Sentineal Carriages have become frustrating for many residents in town. The Lake Report is aware that by writing about the protests, the paper is giving a platform
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Fireworks dazzle in St. Davids
Literal hearts and smiling faces lit up the St. Davids sky Monday night, as a fireworks display at Ravine Vineyards Estate brought another event-packed Canada Day in Niagara-on-the-Lake to a close.
Photo gallery: Drums roar on Summer Solstice
The sound of drums took over Ryerson Beach on Friday, as a crowd gathered to drum down the sunset for the longest day of the year.
Strawberry Fest a big jam-bouree
The Strawberry Festival took over St. Andrew’s church for the 36th year on Saturday. As is local tradition, there was a long line for homemade Strawberry pies in the morning, with pies selling out quickly after opening.
Spectacular sunset for Scottish festivities in ‘Chautauqua-by-the-Lake’
Ryerson Park was slowly painted plaid Saturday night, as the Piping Down the Sun celebration drew a crowd of about 150 people, many dressed in tartan kilts and Celtic dresses.
Annual Strawberry Social returns for senior residents
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Senior Citizens Strawberry Social isn’t just about shortcake and ice cream. It’s about community. It’s always been that way, says Lord Mayor Betty Disero. The annual event is a chance for town
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Here come NOTL Festivals
Strawberry The first of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual festivals celebrates Niagara’s sweet strawberries. The event takes place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. This will be the 36th year the festival has been running, operated by
Thousand Words: Taking a first flight
Thousand Words is a photo series featuring images that Niagara Now and The Lake Report finds to be particularly compelling — ones that tell a story words can’t properly describe.
Painting the lake
Richard Polinski paints a watercolour view of Ryerson Beach in Chautauqua. The New Jersey resident is originally from Tonawanda, N.Y., and came back to visit his mother. While visiting NOTL he was excited
NOTL Horticultural Society: Flower power
Saturday was filled with plant sales in Niagara-on-the-Lake, just in time for Mother’s Day.
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