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
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 —
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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