Blood donations fell off sharply in the wake of measures like school closures and self-isolation guidelines aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. But days later, leaders including Prime Minister Trudeau called on Canadians to donate,
When Graham and Angela Lindfield tell the tale of their retirement adventure on board their 32-foot Grand Banks trawler “Lady Morgana,” it will have a surprise ending, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most B&B bookings in Niagara-on-the-Lake have already been cancelled for the next two months, as the impact of COVID 19 spreads through the local economy. NOTL B&B’s are “losing an extreme amount of
Coun. Clare Cameron is adjusting to self-isolation with her family thanks to a positive attitude and a full schedule of work and meetings, albeit by telephone. Cameron, who also is NOTL’s deputy lord
It was a 60-hour whirlwind, with scenes that signalled nothing was normal.
Tending the vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake is really a year-round operation, with much still to do after harvest and before bud break. The main focus in winter months, when the vines are dormant, is
Innovation and expansion have fuelled the evolution of the wine industry in the past decade or more in Niagara, and Joe Pillitteri has been in the thick of it since 2007 when he
An exhibit showcasing an automated laser unit designed to keep birds out of vineyards proved to be very popular at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Niagara Falls last week. “It was
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Niagara-on-the-Lake is synonymous with vineyards and wineries – they are an integral part of our landscape, our identity and our economy. “Ripe, robust, remarkable” is how the Winery and Grower Alliance of Ontario
People who live in Niagara-on-the-Lake can now download a free app on their mobile phone to get instant notifications of flood warnings. The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority is the first organization in Ontario to
The cannabis business in Canada is facing falling stock prices, revenue shortfalls, staff layoffs and senior management shakeups as the industry shakes down, painting a portrait of a sector in upheaval, one year into legalization.
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Water levels in Lake Ontario have dropped significantly since the record high peak in June, but they’re still well above average for this time of year. Back in June, the water level peaked
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Summer camps of all kinds abound for children, but there are also lots of ways that adults can amuse or improve themselves this summer in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Sometimes daily life in the summertime can
The photo of the sand sucker ship published in Jim Smith’s Exploring Photos column in The Lake Report last month prompted one of our readers to share an interesting story about one specific sand sucker
Affectionately dubbed the “cannabunker,” an unpretentious metal structure behind a heavy chain link fence and strong security, is home to the teaching lab for the commercial cannabis production program at Niagara College, the
When the dark comedy The Ladykillers opens at the Festival Theatre on June 11, the set will play an integral role in the production, and many hands are busy making sure it will
The characters and creatures of Narnia are coming to life under the talented hands of the cutters and seamstresses in the Shaw Festival costume department. A quiet energy hums through the room, sewing
Jenny Brown is a friendly and familiar face to regulars at the gym at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre, as a coach and trainer, but she won’t be found there for several days in
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