Fill a stocking for those in need
For the fourth year in a row, Joan King is calling on NOTLers to fill a stocking to spread some holiday cheer. For Dec. 20, King will have 222 stockings filled up and
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Wayside Chapel’s Christmas sing-along returns
The Wayside Chapel’s Christmas sing-along may just become a yearly tradition. The chapel’s afternoon of carolling will return for a second year this Saturday after a large turnout in 2022, said Rick Meloen,
Holiday decor enthusiasts line up for annual house tour
Janet Coscarelli and her friends were among many who braved a rainy, cold weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake and ventured out to this year’s Holiday House Tour. The Rotary Club’s annual house tour saw people
Old Saint Nick back on the block this Saturday for Christmas Parade
Santa Claus is coming back to town. Join hundreds of parade-goers along Queen Street on Saturday for the annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade. The showcase of 86 floats and attractions begins at 11 a.m.
Holiday Happenings in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Christmas Parade | Saturday, Dec. 9 Starting at 11 a.m. enjoy floats, marching bands and more. The parade will start at the intersection of King and Centre streets in Old Town. Christmas Sing-a-Long
PHOTO GALLERY: Touring McArthur Estate an annual tradition for families and friends
Each year the McArthur Estate is unmistakably decked from head-to-toe for the holidays. This year’s evening tour at the McArthur Estate took a unique approach to decor, featuring numerous Trisha Romance paintings as
Festive Fare brings forth the holiday season
For Kathleen Turnbull, a new member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, the church’s Festive Fare on Saturday was the perfect place to promote her new children’s book. She wrote her new book “Laamby’s Christmas
Newcomers group a launching point for town leaders
Seven years ago, Sue Henry moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a place where she didn’t know anyone – today, she’s made a lot of friendships in town and wants to help those who were in
Bring your toys to the parade and support Newark Neighbours
Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro has teamed up with Newark Neighbours to make the holidays a bit more magical for those in need. Hydro will be collecting toy donations during the Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec.
NOTL Gives Back to Newark Neighbours and children’s hospital
When Revel broker Jessie MacDonald started the NOTL Gives Back charity drive 14 years ago, she was simply doing her part to help out the community. MacDonald told The Lake Report that she
Queenston choir will make ‘Christmas Wishes’ come true
A staple of the holiday season in Niagara-on-the-Lake is returning on Sunday, with a new performance set list and a group of special guests. The Queenston Women’s Chorus will present its annual Christmas
Christmas cheer, finally here: Holiday happenings in NOTL
Candlelight Stroll | Friday, Dec. 1 From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., this hugely popular event will commence for another year, with all proceeds going to charity. The annual walk, organized by the Chamber
‘If you give something, you will receive:’ NOTL farm hosted free pick-your-own-tomatoes day
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that the farm uses some organic and inorganic chemicals on crops. Sukyi Finn’s favourite thing to do with her farm fresh tomatoes is make
Arts: ‘It was like you were in a dream’
Janice White has always loved capturing motion in her photography. For her first-ever exhibition, Ironwood Cider House has on display several images in which White has captured a sense of movement. “I wanted
NOTL citizenship judge earns community award
Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri is no stranger to awards. With an impressive list of honours already, including the Law Society of Ontario’s Lincoln Alexander Award, Ivri last week added the Community Impact title
Your Christmas tree awaits, thanks to Niagara and St. Davids Lions
Helen Ferley was considering getting an artificial tree this year, but in the end, she and her husband Steve always come back to the Niagara Lions tree sale. “We went to look at
Kids’ increased screen time post-COVID is a big concern, expert warns
The brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic may be passing, but life has not gone back to “normal” for everyone – and for the generation of young people who lived through these past three
Brock partnership gives NOTL Museum virtual upgrade
Niagara-on-the-Lake proved to be the perfect community for Naser Ezzati-Jivan to combine his love of history with his skills in computer science. With the help of Sarah Kaufman, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s managing director
NOTLers bring home more Royal Winter Fair honours
2023 marks another successful year for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s “Jam Queen” Kim McQuhae. After yet another jam and jellies competition was judged at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair this past weekend in Toronto, McQuhae came
Arts: NOTL illustrator releases first children’s book – with familiar title character
Darren Cranford has illustrated dozens of books for other authors but, until now, he has never written one of his own. At the end of October, however, he celebrated his literary debut with
A day of remembrance in NOTL: And Nov. 11 photo gallery
Large crowd turns out to pay their respects in Old Town They came to remember on Saturday — hundreds of people, young, old, veterans and those compelled to pay their respects for
PHOTO GALLERY: Hundreds turn out for NOTL’s two Remembrance Day ceremonies
Niagara-on-the-Lake remembered Canada’s fallen during two Saturday ceremonies only hours apart. Starting at 10:45 a.m., hundreds packed Queen Street at the clock tower cenotaph for the first service. The gathering featuring an address
Veterans Dinner honours NOTLers who served
Every year before Remembrance Day, Royal Canadian Legion branch 124 hosts a veterans dinner to honour those who from the community who have served. Sunday’s dinner was no exception, with the upper floor
Sports: U18 Wolves keep their heads high after semifinal loss
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. But the NOTL Wolves U18 rep team never gave up. After clawing their way into the semifinal of their hometown Harvest
Dos and don’ts of recycling
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library’s most recent Learn & Live segment pointed out that only 25 per cent of the waste that we generate in the Niagara Region is properly recycled. To avoid producing
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