Torrential rains, winds and hail struck Niagara-on-the-Lake on Sunday afternoon – and repeatedly, again on Monday. The result was some flooded basements, soaked lawns and gardens, large pond-size puddles along some roads and
In spite of the pilfering of some prime vegetables early last week, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s community garden is thriving this summer. During an open house Saturday for the Newark Park Community Garden, NOTL green thumbs
Beach trips are back on. After the region said high E. coli levels made Queen’s Royal Beach unsafe for swimming last Thursday, the water passed testing conducted on Friday and reopened early this
The St. Davids Lions are hard at work getting ready to commemorate a milestone anniversary – 60 years of serving their community. This year’s anniversary is being celebrated at the annual St. Davids
For those that come out to every bi-annual celebration of the Battle of Fort George, the re-enactment is a fun tradition or getaway with the family For the hundreds of re-enactors that come
“Code Grey” is one in a series of stories in The Lake Report about health care in Niagara Region. In hospital parlance, “Code Grey” means loss of essential service. It is no
Niagara Regional Police are urging the motorist who left the scene after striking an 84-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake cyclist to turn themselves in. After releasing photos of the type of vehicle suspected to have hit
The vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision Thursday night that seriously injured an 84-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake cyclist is a General Motors brand SUV or pickup truck, police say. Niagara Regional Police have determined the
The 84-year-old victim of a hit-and-run Thursday evening in rural Niagara-on-the-Lake remains in Hamilton hospital in improved condition after undergoing two surgeries for the severe injuries sustained in the crash. Nester Chemerika’s condition
You can finally take a look behind the scenes at Old Fort Erie. Together with the Niagara Parks Commission, the Friends of Fort George are offering a bus trip to the fort, including
For Toronto Star columnist Jaime Watt, the hardest part of the job is the hindsight of what he could have said, or written, differently – usually, the day after his column comes out.
E. coli levels at Queen’s Royal Beach may put a damper on people’s weekend plans. The Region of Niagara has declared Queen’s Royal Beach unsafe for swimming this week after routine testing of
The allure of living in the Village community wasn’t quite as strong 25 years ago, with the patch of land off Niagara Stone Road a far cry from the development that stands today.
Over two centuries after the Act to Limit Slavery was introduced right here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, young Black creatives are showcasing the progress that has been made. Fifteen-year-old honours student Tamiya Cox has been
It is no small feat for the team at St. Mark’s Church to bring the annual Cherry Festival to life every summer – namely, because of all the pies they have to bake. This
As a Black woman in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Jan King-Watson is doing what she can to help educate the community on Black history and culture – including crucial historical moments that happened in the early
Ray Rempel has always had a passion for equality, beginning with his time as a teacher in Kansas in the 1960s – he has never seen any reason to treat people differently based
The Village community in Niagara-on-the-Lake turns 25 next Tuesday with a community-wide celebration. Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa will be in attendance along with Village Community Association president Ardeth Staz and writer Nigel Napier-Andrews,
Whichever way you chose to celebrate, Niagara-on-the-Lake was the place to be for Canada’s 156th birthday celebration. The highlight for many of Saturday afternoon was Simcoe Park’s barbecue hosted by the Rotary Club,
In the early hours of Heinz Probst’s 76th birthday this past weekend, he chose to spend his time selling homemade jams and jellies to hungry customers. He and others sold their sweet creations
Longtime historical re-enactor Craig Williams says reenactment is all about painting an accurate picture of life in the past – the good and the bad. He’s been taking part in re-enactments since the
For many migrant workers in Niagara-on-the-Lake, health care can be a mystery. People like Niagara Migrant Worker Program project co-ordinator Sara Escarraga are working toward changing that – with gatherings like the Migrant
Members of the Facebook group “Joyous NOTL” met outside McFarland House for their second annual potluck lunch. The soon-to-open Craig’s Cookies donated sweet treats for picnic-goers to enjoy while also sharing their homemade
Oxford University graduate, published author and former English teacher Colin Brezicki brought his expertise to judge the Legion’s first annual literary contest for seniors. During the awards luncheon on Sunday, Brezicki told The
With lots of water, sunlight and the help of several master gardeners, the homes at the centre of the 17th-annual Shaw Guild Garden Tour boasted their lush gardens to all ticketholders. Of the
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