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
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,
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
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
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 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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
After Saturday’s McLaren show in Niagara-on-the-Lake, you might be inspired to trade in your car – or maybe your house – to own one. Gawkers, gearheads and F1 fans alike flooded Queen Street
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum turned 116 years old on Sunday, with barely a wrinkle to show for it. “We still look pretty good,” said Shawna Butts, assistant curator and educational programmer. Every year, the
Twenty years ago, the now-closed Niagara District Secondary School’s lacrosse team made a bit of history. On June 2, 2003, the NDSS Trojans took home the provincial title in a close 10-9 win
Julia Sacco The Lake Report And it’s happened again. For the second time in as many days, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s rainbow crosswalk has been vandalized – before anyone had a chance to repair the original
© All Rights Reserved, Niagara Now.
