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Reflections on the aftermath of NOTL protest

In an effort to move forward after the protest and months of anger directed at council, The Lake Report asked those who were at the protest — both participants and those who were its targets — how the community can move forward.

Lions Carnival hosts sunny skies and fun for all ages

This year’s St. Davids Lions Carnival was met with sunny skies after a rainy run last year. Among the usual attractions including carnival games, rides, bingo, a nickel sale and a Toronto Argonauts kickoff, the ever-so-popular dog show made its return. 

NOTL swimmer is a champion

During this week’s Speedo Canadian Championships in Toronto and Welland, Peyton Leigh swam the 1500-metre and 800-metre freestyle, winning gold for both and achieving new best times.

Glendale house was shot up — twice

A Glendale resident says their home on Young Crescent has been hit by gunshots twice in recent weeks. Niagara Regional Police were called to a home around 10:40 p.m. Thursday after a report

Revised plan to rezone historic property wins approval

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s planning committee has agreed to rezone a historic property on Queen Street despite pleas from some residents and councillors to reject the proposal by developer Rainer Hummel. The two-storey property, once owned

Tragedy of the Foam shipwreck, still poignant 150 years later

On July 11, 1874, seven young men set sail from the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto aboard a yacht called the Foam, en route to the Saturday Night Hop dance in Niagara-on-the-Lake. But the Foam never made it to the Queen’s Royal Hotel venue that night, sinking sometime around 10:30 p.m. and costing the lives of the seven young men aboard.

Irish Harp welcomes furry friends from dog rescue

It was raining cats and dogs at the Irish Harp Pub on Sunday — in more ways than one. Despite stormy conditions, from 12 to 8 p.m. the patio at the Harp was bustling with furry friends out enjoying the PAWsitive Patio event.

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