Yellow Door Theatre is auditioning for a full season of shows
The Yellow Door Theatre Project is running things a bit differently this year— and needs your help to make it all happen. For the first time in the project’s history, Yellow Door will
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Leigh sisters are NOTL’s star swimmers
Teenage sisters Peyton and Georgia Leigh are making a splash in the Canadian swimming world this year. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Peyton began her journey toward a lifelong swimming career at just four months old, with
Queenston residents call for lower speed limits in the village
The Queenston Residents Association is speaking up about its desire for safer roads in the community — for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike. During Tuesday night’s council meeting, Adrian Schoot Uiterkamp, the association’s
Dedicated volunteers make the Stampede go ’round again
Pleasant weather graced the Niagara Peninsula last weekend, making for three days of sunshine at the Virgil Stampede. Richard Wall, president of the Virgil Business Association, which organizes the annual carnival, said that
NOTL quilters give warmth to palliative care
Every Tuesday morning, 15 of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s generous quilters meet at Cornerstone Community Church on Hunter Road and get to work. Formed around 15 years ago, this group of ladies have donated quilts to
Sports: St. Davids’ Kaige Zhu wins singles title at U12 tourney
Adam Wodz started as a tennis instructor and co-ordinator at the NOTL Tennis Club only three weeks ago — and this past weekend he oversaw a successful major tournament at Memorial Park. Niagara-on-the-Lake
Teen charged after BB gun seized at Stampede
Thanks to heightened security measures at the Virgil Stampede this year, organizers were able to prevent a teenager from bringing a firearm into the carnival. Niagara Regional Police said an 18-year-old from St.
Turn it off! New idling bylaw will be enforced by complaint
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new bylaw aims to reduce idling and support sustainability, but if you want it to stop, you’ll have to keep your eyes open to catch people running their engines. The idling reduction
Bake sale this weekend to help a cat in need
Prince the cat needs your help. He was adopted from NOTL Cats Rescue in February and just turned one year old in April. Around a week ago, Prince’s adoptive family noticed a change
‘This all smells:’ Advocate wants town council to order integrity probe into librarian’s firing
After being denied the chance to speak to town councillors last week, one of the leaders of a community group upset about the circumstances surrounding the firing of NOTL’s chief librarian got his
Moms enjoy afternoon delights at Mother’s Day high tea
Mother’s Day festivities abounded in Niagara-on-the-Lake last weekend. One of the popular attractions was at the picturesque Queenston Public Library on Saturday afternoon and featured high tea accompanied by a wreath-making session. Shannon
Residents aren’t happy with size of Line 1 condo development
Some people who have heard details about amendments planned for a condo development near Line 1 Road say the changes go too far. During last week’s town planning and development meeting, senior town
Angry residents storm out of town planning meeting
The town needs to give people more time to prepare to speak during a council meeting, some residents say — but councillors and the lord mayor say they’re simply following standard procedures. Angry
Arts: Swifties bond over drinks and tunes at Limited Distillery
Swifties flocked to Limited Distillery and SRC Vinyl on Sunday in Virgil for a special edition of the Spin the Black Circle series. Sunday was the third episode of Limited Distillery’s special themed
Leafs superfan packs away sign for another season
Sue Rumsey isn’t planning on changing teams any time soon. Despite the Toronto Maple Leafs elimination from the NHL playoffs thanks to a 2-1 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 7,
Croatian heritage on display at national centre for Folk Arts Festival
The Croatian National Centre of Niagara kicked off the region’s annual Folk Arts Festival on Saturday with an open house at the centre’s home on Line 3 Road. The open house featured traditional
NOTL councillors vote to raise annual salary to $20,000
Coun. Wendy Cheropita is unhappy with how much Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors are earning and she has persuaded her colleagues to boost their annual stipend. NOTL councillors have been among the lowest paid in Niagara
Search and rescue open house shines a light on safety
When it comes to being part of a search and rescue team, Randy Klaassen says it’s all about keeping your eyes peeled for the people you’re trying to help and staying focused —
Leos host walk for guide dogs May 26
The St. Davids Leos are gearing up to support the Lions of Canada Foundation of Dog Guides for the second year in a row with the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides at
Learn & Live session explores ‘lessons of service’
This month’s Learn & Live session will offer a glimpse into the important life lessons learned through military and police service. On May 27, Peter Warrack, Lt.-Gen. Michel Maisonneuve and his wife Maj.
Optometrist raises $15,000 for Newark Neighbours
Dr. Marianne Hopkins raised around $8,000 in donations prior to the total solar eclipse on April 8 in support of Newark Neighbours — and has since topped it up to $15,000. Hopkins gave
Mother’s Day florals workshop still has spots left
This Saturday is the last day to book a spot for Lady Lavender Floral’s Mother’s Day workshop on May 11. The workshop, starting at noon at the Queenston Library, will feature a high
Spring has sprung at the NOTL Youth Collective
The NOTL Youth Collective welcomed a new season of fun for youth in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Wednesday. After a successful year of running the collective, Caroline Polgrabia said the volunteers have “really started to
Sign of the times: Die-hard Virgil fans proudly cheer on their Toronto Maple Leafs
Sue Rumsey is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan through and through and she has the front lawn to prove it. Rumsey’s popular “Go Leafs Go” lawn signage on Niagara Stone Road in Virgil
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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