She just wanted to report the fender-bender mishap that damaged her shiny red SUV. Instead, she ended up badly battered and bruised after she was attacked by a stranger — inside a Niagara police station.
For one athlete, elation and joy, a dream fulfilled. For another, heartache and disappointment as a dream was dashed. On Sunday, three rounds, nine minutes of bobbing, weaving, punching and counter-punching in a
Yolanda Henry’s putter was on fire last Tuesday in the 18-hole women’s league at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. The former women’s club champion carded an 87 to win low gross, had a low
We often hear from people in the community how happy and proud they are that their community newspaper — The Lake Report — regularly is recognized with awards for the work our staff
The Lake Report continued its dominance of the provincial community newspaper industry awards with the unveiling of the winners in the annual Ontario Community Newspapers Association awards last week. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s newspaper and news
The U13 Niagara Thunderhawks were crowned champions at the annual Mike Jones Memorial Lacrosse Tournament on Sunday in Virgil after a 7-3 come-from-behind win over the Pelham Raiders. Niagara opened the game with
When you spend most of the year planning and organizing and improving an annual spectacle like the Virgil Stampede, the last thing anyone wants is for something to go wrong. Once again this
The older and younger generations took turns leading the way in the first two weeks of men’s league competition at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. Ageless octogenarian Warren Tutton led the pack in week
Members of a residents group concerned about the firing of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s chief librarian say they will be filing a complaint with the town’s integrity commissioner and seeking an investigation into the affair. “We
There has been no rain, just sunshine and warm temperatures for the Virgil Stampede this holiday weekend. Large crowds turned out Sunday to take in the annual fair, which features rides, games and
Residents of a Niagara-on-the-Lake neighbourhood will be showing off their gardens at the inaugural Chautauqua Art & Garden Tour on June 1. The tour grew out of suggestions by members of the Chautauqua
Being a local councillor can be a thankless job. With the reading workload, complex issues, the stress of long hours at endless meetings (and the anger sometimes from upset constituents), who would do
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake has appointed Kathy Weiss as its new interim executive director. Weiss replaces Minerva Ward, who suddenly departed as president of the chamber in mid-April. Board
Golf season is in full swing in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Under sunshine and cloudless skies (for the most part), the NOTL Golf Club’s competitive leagues have kicked off their seasons as scores of golfers hit
Members of a community group that want the town’s integrity commissioner to investigate the circumstances around the firing of NOTL’s chief librarian were taken aback Monday to learn they will not be allowed to
When it comes to leading and guiding community organizations, Niagara-on-the-Lake is fortunate to have scores of volunteers who give of their time, energy and expertise. The people behind the town’s many community groups,
Marathoner Margot Devlin conquered London on Sunday for the fifth time. Registered in the age 65 to 69 category, the Niagara-on-the-Lake runner even bettered her time from last year’s rain-soaked race by more
Dear editor: I read with interest Molly Bowron’s news story on April 4 detailing the harrowing escape by two young Israelis from the brutal Hamas attack, (“Young survivors relive terror of Oct. 7
For many golfers, a visit to the place that bills itself as the Home of Golf — the Old Course at St. Andrews — is a bucket list destination. Anyone who travels to
It was a dull and cloudy afternoon, when day turned to night for just a few minutes. The promise of a rare total eclipse did not come to fruition in the skies over
Oops. Chautauqua residents spent three years researching solutions to speeding on the community’s narrow streets and then lobbied the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to implement them. After much to and fro, the result was
Wasn’t That A Party? At least no one was Blinded by the Light from Staring at the Sun. Monday’s Total Eclipse of the Heart had the potential to be a marvellous time for
If it wasn’t for a few bad bounces or some lucky breaks going their way, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wolves U18 rep team would have been playing Sunday for a chance to bring home a
You’re new in Niagara-on-the-Lake and don’t have a family doctor in town. Or you’ve lived here forever and maybe your doctor has retired or moved. Or you’ve never needed one. Or perhaps your
It wasn’t the finish the coaches or players hoped for but it was a good reminder that you need to play three full periods of hockey if you want to contend for a
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