Arts: NOTL author features town in debut novel
Whether you’re team Suze or team Jannie, NOTLers likely will get a kick out of Sally Basmajian’s debut novel “So Hard To Do.” The novel follows mother and daughter Suze and Jannie through
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Valentine’s Day poetry reading spreads the love at NOTL Library
Love is a feeling best expressed through art. Poetry fans collectively swooned at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library during its inaugural poetry reading on Valentine’s Day. From Credo to Shakespeare, NOTL poets and authors
Sandtrap’s Super Bowl bash supports Red Roof
For its first year back at full capacity post-COVID, the Sandtrap Pub & Grill was full to the brim this Super Bowl Sunday. “We started taking reservations back in late January,” said Matthew
Sweet! Valentine’s bake sale helps NOTL figure skaters
Figure skater Morgan DeGroot especially liked the candy sticks. The NOTL Figure Skating club celebrated Valentine’s Day early with a festive bake sale Saturday afternoon – and, predictably, it was sweet. “The candy
Chocolate or cheese? NOTL wineries offering both with February passport
During weekends throughout February, Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake is giving pass holders the opportunity to sample some of the area’s best wines and their perfect pairings with the Chocolate & Cheese touring pass. The
New Rising Sun crowned winner in the Harp’s Battle of Bands
After four weeks and 10 sets, the Irish Harp Pub has crowned New Rising Sun as 2023’s Battle of the Bands winner, gifting the musicians $1,000 and a contract to play regularly at
State-of-the-art new Village Medical Centre prepares to welcome patients
A new medical facility in Niagara-on-the-Lake will mean that physicians like Dr. Karen Berti will be able to provide residents with more accessible health care. Set to begin seeing patients on Monday, the
NOTL man released after police investigate report of gun in house
A man arrested after a report of a gun inside a Niagara-on-the-Lake home Sunday was released without charges after police say there was no evidence a crime was committed. More than half a
Finale nears for Harp’s Battle of the Bands
The end is near for Battle of the Bands at the Irish Harp Pub and the last battle before the finale featured rocking performances from the Black Sheep and Spared No Expense. New
First open mic of the year attracts a variety of talent
For a chance to experience live music and good company look no further than the NOTL Legion’s Open Mic Night held on the last Sunday of each month. “As far as open mics
Pre-pandemic crowds return to NOTL Icewine Festival
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival’s return to Old Town this year was an epic comeback, Chamber of Commerce chair Andrew Niven says. Planning for this year’s festival began in September and with many NOTL
BarrelHead’s peachy concoction wins icewine cocktail competition
Icewine isn’t exactly known as a cocktail mixer, but Saturday night’s Icewine Cocktail Competition could convert a nonbeliever. After the day’s icewine festivities, about 150 ticket holders met in the ballroom of the
Niagara Community Foundation invests $43,000 to improve NOTL health services
Niagara-on-the-Lake is in need of a health care makeover and the Niagara Community Foundation wants to help. The organization received $460,000 in assets from the closing Niagara-on-the-Lake Healthcare Foundation and committed to continue
A happy birthday and a chance to help farmworkers
Advocate Kit Andres hosts mutual aid event to welcome seasonal staff For farmworker advocate Kit Andres, birthday #37 was the perfect opportunity to help out the seasonal workers now arriving in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Week 2 of Battle of the Bands competition rocks Irish Harp
The Battle of the Bands at the Irish Harp Pub returned for a second night on Monday with performances from New Rising Sun and Barrel Down. Admiral took last week’s victory and will
100-year-old veteran honoured with quilt at Legion
John Wickabrod is a 100-year-old veteran with a passion for potatoes, gardening and a love of animals. In honour of his service, NOTLer Leslie Moulson and her husband Bud presented a Quilt of
Initial icewine weekend is a wintry wonderland
Whether you come to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival for the drinks, the food, the history or the sights, the festival’s first weekend had it all. Guests had the opportunity to learn a bit
Geological oddities a hit at Kids Rock Club
Christmas came again for the Kids Rock Club. For their first meeting of 2023, the club led by Francesca (Ms Fran) and Nicholas Sorrenti, was greeted with a generous community donation. Jayme Campbell,
Discovery Pass gives NOTL a taste of Icewine Festival
From end-to-end, NOTL is overflowing with wineries offering delicious icewines. On any given day it would be impossible to drink your way through them all, but with the Niagara Icewine Festival’s $49 Discovery
Wine guru Andrea Kaiser to speak about icewine and its history at NOTL festival
Andrea Kaiser was born into the wine industry. The daughter of Inniskillin co-founder Karl Kaiser, she definitely knows her way around a grape. And this year she’ll be sharing her expertise, and a
Police looking for information about Brock’s Monument vandalism
Police are investigating an act of vandalism that occurred at Queenston Heights overnight on Friday. In an email to The Lake Report, Niagara Regional Police const. Philip Gavin said a vehicle drove out
NOTL wins three major design awards
Museum, Spirit in Niagara Distillery, Gardens at Pillar & Post all honoured Niagara-on-the-Lake is known for its historic architecture and beautiful details, so it comes as no surprise that three of the
Bands battle it out for spot at Irish Harp
The battle of the bands at The Irish Harp Pub has officially begun. On Monday night, solo artist Ray Maurice and modern rock band Admiral played for their spot at the final battle
NOTL palliative care launches pet loss program
Those who have lost a furry friend know that the grieving process for a pet is difficult, which is why Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service has launched its Art Beat pet loss program.
Ruffino’s pizza project supports youth program
Eating pizza and helping the community go hand-in-hand for the folks at Ruffino’s Pasta Bar & Grill. On Monday, the Ruffino’s team presented the Niagara-on-the-Lake Youth Collective with a cheque of $3,000 raised
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