Code Grey: NOTL urged to do more for aging residents
With town older and greyer than most communities, health care and affordable housing for seniors are major issues “Code Grey” is one in a series of stories in The Lake Report about
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Queenston Women’s Chorus to perform “Peace, Hope and Harmony”
Saturday’s performance by the Queenston Women’s Chorus will centre on the theme of peace, hope and harmony. Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Trillium United Church in St. Catharines, the concert will
Indigenous cultural exchange draws a crowd at BioBlitz
Nature lovers came together on Saturday during Niagara College’s ninth annual BioBlitz to learn more about the wildlife and vegetation that occupy the school’s backyard — which has been on this land for
April 22’s Learn & Live focuses on heritage trail’s history
Rick Meloen is a strong advocate for learning about the history of the town. He has a lifetime of knowledge and experience with the inner workings of Niagara-on-the-Lake and on April 22, he’ll
Golf club staff support colleague fighting cancer
Brenda Breen has been working at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club for nearly 10 years and after a recent cancer diagnosis, her colleagues are banding together to help. “When the employees, myself and the
ECLIPSED! Fans say the wait was worth it, despite cloudy conditions
Visitors and residents were scattered across Niagara-on-the-Lake Monday afternoon in hopes of catching a glimpse of the full solar eclipse. In the hours leading up to it, spirits were low with most of
Wilson and Seeger bring ‘Taylor’ and ‘Pink’ to Corks
If you couldn’t get your hands on those Eras Tour tickets, Corks is bringing it to Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, Jessica Wilson is Taylor Swift and
The art of the Irish Harp’s ‘perfect pint’
For many, a pint of Guinness is more than just a beer — it’s an experience. From its origins in 1759 Dublin, Guinness is now brewed in almost 50 countries and available in
Three generations come together at Scouts Kub-Kar race
This year’s scouting Kub-Kar races in Niagara brought together both current Cub Scouts and scouts who blazed their own trails years ago. Eight-year-old Charlie Squire is only in his first year of Cub
Arts: Singer brings impersonations to stage at Corks this Friday
Angela Seeger’s ‘What’s in the trunk?’ performance showcases some of your favourite stars Angela Seeger got her start in musical theatre and formed her first band at 19. “It’s one of those
Newark Neighbours short on participants for porch pickup
Cindy Grant and volunteers have been busy putting together 130 Easter hampers for clients of Newark Neighbours to be distributed on March 28. Porch pickups will be held on Saturday, March 23 and
Chico is the man: Nearly 22-year-old pup dines on steak and chicken daily
Esther Battista’s family pet Chico is almost 154 years old. In dog years. Even among Niagara-on-the-Lake’s famously aging populace, that is far older than any other resident. Battista’s family got the Bichon Frisé
Miniatures support NOTL Cats
Cindy Carter is downsizing her handmade miniature collection and Niagara-on-the-Lake residents have the opportunity to get their hands on them — in support of a good cause. To support NOTL Cats Rescue, Carter
Arts: NOTL songwriter releases first self-produced singles
Jenny Scott has been surrounded by music for her entire life. “Well, my grandmother was a piano teacher, so growing up it was kind of like you didn’t have a choice,” Scott joked.
‘No limits’ for women, says Marcia Penner
The name Penner literally is a landmark in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Penner Home Hardware Building Centre is a destination, the go-to place for home “stuff” and a long-standing family-run business. Marcia Penner is one-half
After 95 years the Niagara District Airport still has room to grow, Pilon says
The Niagara District Airport is a well-known fixture in Niagara-on-the-Lake, but many NOTLers aren’t familiar with all of its functions. When Dan Pilon, CEO of the airport, presented his Learn & Live segment
Optometrist giving away eclipse glasses, with donation proceeds to charity
Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake have started preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8 and optometrist Dr. Marianne Hopkins is here to help. In anticipation of the rare eclipse, Hopkins is handing out
Salon celebrates 24 years with 24-hour haircut marathon for charity
If you needed a haircut last weekend, Bliss Aveda Salon was squeezing its clients in at any time of the day — from midnight to midnight. To celebrate 24 years of business, Sandra
NOTL Pickleball Club teams up to fight Crohn’s and colitis
Pickleball is a fast-growing sport in Niagara-on-the-Lake: within a few short months, the town’s club has grown to 600 members from 400 members. Using this popularity to benefit a charity organization is a
PHOTO GALLERY: Family skate day in NOTL
Check out the Lake Report’s shots of skaters hitting rinks and arenas around Niagara-on-the-Lake on Family Day.
Pet Valu teams up with cat rescue group for adoption weekend
Furry friends in search of a forever home were plenty to be found at Pet Valus across Canada last Saturday and Sunday – and the Virgil location was no exception. Pet Valu’s National
One-woman show will bring country divas to the Legion
If you’re at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 124 on March 9, you’ll have the chance to see Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton all in one room. Vancouver’s Bonnie Kilroe has
Harlequin John MacBeth brings smiles to Pancake Day dinner
If you stopped by St. Mark’s Anglican Church for Shrove Tuesday, chances are you ran into resident harlequin, John MacBeth. Dressed in a patterned costume and mask reminiscent of the commedia dell’arte in
Football fans come out to Sandtrap for Super Bowl mania
Super Bowl Sunday started slow for Ginny and Guy Robins, who made the trek from Port Dalhousie to Sandtrap Pub & Grill to watch the big game. The Robins’ came decked out in
NOTL’s couples share meet-cute moments
Love is everywhere you go in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Valentine’s Day is certainly no exception. For the year’s most romantic holiday, The Lake Report reached out to some of NOTL’s most familiar couples to
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