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Terry Fox Run this weekend
The annual Terry Fox Run takes place this Sunday, Sept. 15. The run takes participants through a five-kilometre stretch starting at Simcoe Park, travelling up King Street to John Street, then following Ricardo
Golden Plunger: NOTL Community Centre
Betty and Jane Plunger Patrol Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre 14 Anderson Lane The NOTL Community Centre is one of our favourite bathroom venues. It has it all. It's completely accessible, is a great match for
EDITORIAL: Enough is enough
NOTL’s not-so-friendly neighbourhood protesters decided to attack the country’s veterans again this weekend, protesting outside a pig roast fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124. It now seems clear the people demonstrating just like hanging
EDITORIAL: Soaring examples of community spirit
Every day in this town there is some reminder of just why we’re so proud to write about it. Yea to the Chautauqua Residents Association for a successful corn roast on Labour Day. After
Falling Into The Lake: A comprehensive look at Niagara’s eroding shoreline
Producer: Richard Harley Research & reporting: Denise Ascenzo, Dariya Baiguzhiyeva, Brittany Carter, Richard Harley, Kevin MacLean and Jill Troyer Special thanks to: Chris Allen, Susan Des Islets, Bruce and Patricia Ferguson, Dave and Laura Glasz,
Niagara Parks explored in style
If you were walking through Old Town on a recent Friday evening, you might have noticed a string of shining Porsches making its way past the clock tower. The convoy was made up
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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