Work begins on Virgil’s outdoor community rink
The first posts went in the ground Sunday morning for the new community ice rink in Virgil. Paolo Miele, a former town councillor and driving force behind the rink initiative, was at his
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Residents form group to fight for respectful Parliament Oak plan
A small group of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents is hoping to have a big impact in preserving the character of Old Town. Neighbours Alan Gordon, Connie Tintinalli and Marilyn Bartlett have formed an advocacy group called Preserve
Editorial: This one’s for YOU
It’s not often you get to write an editorial about yourself. But we’ll take this opportunity to do a bit of boasting. As part of Meridian Credit Union’s small business contest, The Lake Report
‘The Smithy’ relocated to final resting place on Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake's historic “Smithy” has been moved to its new and “final” resting place. The building, weighing more than 60,000 pounds, was relocated from its temporary home on Gate Street by a crane on
NOTL bakery sets the bar high for Holiday House Tour
Each year, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club's Holiday House Tour has a special, sweet addition, thanks to the generosity of Willow Cakes & Pastries bakery.
Archeologists unearth possible 1800shospital siteon Commons
Parks Canada crews have been digging at several locations around NOTL Parks Canada has been digging up some long-lost history in Niagara-on-the-Lake. During a field visit from Nov. 22 to Dec. 3, teams
Actress Tara Rosling prepares for ‘The Mistletoe Bride’ at Silversmith
NOTL actress and environmental enthusiast Tara Rosling is gearing up for this year's performance of “The Mistletoe Bride” — an event she says has become a Niagara-on-the-Lake tradition since its inception in 2014. Dubbed
Lake Report’s latest winter magazine is out now
Winter is almost here and with it comes another special visitor's guide published by The Lake Report. The 64-page glossy magazine, “NOTL: A Guide for Distinguished Explorers,” will hit the streets on Friday, in time
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Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: The apothecary
In the late 1860s Henry Paffard moved his apothecary business into the newly renovated building at the corner of King Street. He was the first of a series of druggist-owners including John De Witt Randall, A.J.
Young NOTL singers showcased in virtual ‘Broadway’ revue
Two Niagara-on-the-Lake singers are headed to “Broadway” on Nov. 26. Aoibhin Davidson, 12, and Violet Folino, 9, train under Queenston's Lisa Brillon and the two were selected to perform in “Broadway Dreams,” a virtual revue show,
Niagara-on-the-Lake highlighted in’Little Canada’ exhibit
The little town of Niagara-on-the-Lake just got a lot smaller.
Remembrance Day ceremonies draw hundreds to NOTL cenotaphs
Hundreds of people gathered around the clock tower cenotaph in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday to pay respects to Canadian soldiers who gave their lives for the country's freedom.
Konzelmann remembered as a wine industry pioneer
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s wine industry lost one of its pioneers on Friday. Herbert Konzelmann, the founder of Konzelmann Estate Winery, died after a battle with cancer. He was 84. The Lake Report talked to friends and
Honouring Canadas Indigenous allies
Remembrance Day might not even exist, if not for Canada’s Indigenous allies who fought to help the British in the War of 1812. During the battle of Queenston Heights, without the courage of Mohawk chief
GiantUNICEF tap box a creative way to reinvent fundraising, says NOTL tech worker
While most other kids were getting ready for trick or treating, Ben Van Veghel-Wood was out on the streets of Old Town in Niagara-on-the-Lake raising money for UNICEF. The 12-year-old and some of his classmates
Police charge Niagara Falls man, 39, in NOTL fatality
Niagara Regional Police have charged a 39-year-old Niagara Falls man in relation to an August collision in Niagara-on-the-Lake that left a 19-year-old woman dead and a 19-year-old man with serious injuries. Police charged Dimitris
Editorial: Poppies, Parliament Oak and perseverance
As many have no doubt seen (because it’s hard to miss!) the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has created an incredible art project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poppy being used as a symbol of
NOTL Sparks learn about Diwali, the Festival of Lights
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Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake reinvents popular Taste the Season event
Get ready to sip some VQA wines and taste some gourmet pairings, as the popular Taste the Season tour of NOTL's wineries returns this month. Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake chair Andrea Kaiser said she's looking forward
Resident urges people to attend meeting onParliament Oak development
Alan Gordon wants everyone who cares about the future of the former Parliament Oak school site to take part in a public meeting on Nov. 8. A resident of Regent Street, near the old school, Gordon
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‘Secret’ video highlights Shaw Guild’s fall garden tour
The Shaw Guild has been cooking up a special surprise for avid gardeners. This year, with the regular June garden tour cancelled, the guild instead hosted its first fall garden tour, offering a different view
A short cut to mushrooms: NOTL foragers find and cook up edible wild fungi
You want to cook them well, and know what you’re cooking.
Editorial: Punishing illegal short-term rentaloperators
Councillors have finally taken a hard stance against short-term rentals by slapping bad actors with a one-year licence ban. As we have been strongly advocating for council to get this industry under control, we must
Tears shed as expanded nursery school opens
There were tears of joy and thanks Saturday as the expanded Niagara Nursery School officially opened and showed off its new facilities.
No parade? No way: Residentsfrustrated with continued COVID-19 cancellations
There's a lot that isn't happening again this year in Niagara-on-the-Lake. No Santa Claus parade, no concession stands at the Virgil arenas, the Candlelight Stroll is up in the air. The continued cancellations all have two things in
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