Julia Sacco, Author at Niagara Now

Virgil resident brings Pride to neighbourhood with rainbow garden

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 celebrates 25 years

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,

Simcoe Park, sweet surprises and beyond: Canada Day in NOTL

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,

Homemade jams and jellies support Grace United Church

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

First World War re-enactment at Fort George highlights lesser-known NOTL history

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

Migrant worker health fair provides important health information

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

Group potluck a joyous occasion

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

Legion’s first literary awards judged by NOTL author

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

‘It’s gotta be in your blood:’ Green-thumbed neighbours dazzle Shaw garden tour spectators

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

Bake sale brings Pride to NOTL amid acts of hate

For Mel Thivierge, Sunday’s Pride bake sale was about supporting an important cause without being the centre of attention. “I thought I could lend extra hands because, in the back of my mind,

Spirit in Niagara takes home international awards

They opened only two years ago, but Spirit in Niagara has already taken home numerous awards – the latest being international honours. At the 2023 San Francisco International Spirits Competition and the prestigious

Volunteers helped make Strawberry Festival extra sweet

Jam certainly doesn’t make itself — which is why dozens of volunteers were present and ready to help out at Saturday’s Strawberry Festival. Hosted by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the annual festival features

‘I have to upkeep his honour:’ NOTLers release butterflies to remember late loved ones

Matt Jeffrey was a Niagara man, through and through – he played football for Niagara District Secondary School and always enjoyed a tour of wine country. His only sister, Lisa Jeffrey, honoured his

RiverBrink aids asylum seeker who crossed Niagara River

RiverBrink Art Museum’s art show on Saturday morning began with excitement over more than art. The museum’s administrator Janet Zylstra told The Lake Report that volunteers were approached by an asylum seeker while

Ride for Dad motorcycle tour raises $67K for prostate cancer research

When Tim Borowski pulled up his motorcycle to his first Ride for Dad to raise money for prostate cancer, he had no idea that three years later he would be diagnosed with the

Ward Simpson named NOTL’s newest Living Landmark

Ward Simpson’s contributions to the community of Niagara-on-the-Lake span far beyond running one of its most popular pharmacies for over four decades. His many contributions to fundraising and improving the town are all

PHOTO GALLERY: Tourism NOTL’s picnic dinner paints Peller Estates white

It was a Friday night to remember for many at Peller Estates Winery. Niagara-on-the-Lake hosted its White Effect Dinner on June 9, an annual all-white party that, for Jessica Taylor, Tourism NOTL’s manager

Strawberry Fest is back Saturday

Take a bite into the sweetness of Niagara-on-the-Lake – the sweetness of our fresh, locally-grown strawberries, that is. The Strawberry Festival returns this Saturday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for its 38th year

Raiders of the lost ordnance stone: How a team located the first one in NOTL

Ted Rumble’s quest in restoring Niagara-on-the-Lake’s oldest rock collection continues after some recent success. Last week, ordnance boundary stone number one was found, marking number 19 out of 38 stones Rumble has been

Pillitteri family shares what it took to sustain 30 years of business

For the Pillitteri family, it takes strong kinship, community and dedication to keep a business thriving in Niagara-on-the-Lake. After celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pillitteri Estates Winery’s opening last Friday, family member Jamie

Drum down the sun: Popular solstice celebration returns after three years

Summer is a season to be savoured — and there’s no reason to be quiet about it. Luckily, you can make some noise to welcome the warmth next Wednesday during Drumming Down the

NOTL Timbits kick it around

This year’s batch of Timbits look pretty fresh. The Niagara-on-the-Lake under six socccer league hit the field the morning of June 3 at Centennial Sports Park in Virgil. The Lake Report caught a

Arts: ‘What Lies Below’ transports Pumphouse patrons under the sea

Travel to fathoms below without stepping off of dry land. On Sunday afternoon, the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre welcomed JudyBlue Anderson’s new exhibit titled “What Lies Below.” Anderson herself made the trek from

Lioness Club spring market welcomes a spread of vendors

The St. Davids Lioness Lions Club has been working since January to perfect its annual spring Mmarket. The market, which returned to the club’s York Road park last weekend, featured about 50 different

NOTLers bring old-school class to McLaren show

Some people would jump at the chance to show off their vintage cars next to some of the most impressive vehicles in the world. That’s just what Niagara-on-the-Lake residents Jim Goetz and Michelle

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