Kimberley Rampersad plays a leading role in the Canadian theatre scene, as an accomplished performer, director, choreographer and mentor — and for the past four years, as the associate artistic director of the
From newborn to their nineties, the women of Niagara-on-the-Lake turned out this past Monday morning in a show of strength and solidarity. Tomorrow — Friday, March 8 — is International Women’s Day and
We have marvelled many times over the years about the effort and selflessness that people in our town exhibit when it comes to helping their community. The willingness of so many people to
In Niagara-on-the-Lake, nothing of substance seems to get accomplished without the efforts of a few men — and an army of women. That’s not a put down of men, but rather a reflection
Dear editor: All the good citizens of our town will want to wish the good ship The Scotsman a long and prosperous voyage. The trip is an ambitious one, if only for the
Niagara’s Humeniuk Foundation is donating $200,000 to Queenston’s Willowbank School of Restoration Arts as part of a five-year program to help students spend a summer at a top European heritage summer school. The
The media business is one of the most highly competitive forums on Earth. News hounds like us strive to bring readers, viewers and listeners all the latest, up-to-the-minute information. Plus we want to
If fire strikes your home, do you have a plan? fire officials have always encouraged Canadians to create and practise an escape plan if a fire breaks out. As Crossroads Public School principal
As hotelier Jimmy Lai languishes in a Hong Kong jail cell, on trial for supporting democratic reforms, his family here in Niagara-on-the-Lake last week had no idea he was about to be nominated
Its plain appearance belies its significance and historical importance. It’s a large metal plaque, almost identical to numerous other plaques erected around this historic town – and around the province. This new plaque
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club has a new head pro. Max Murphy, a native of Thorold and graduate of Georgian College’s business golf management program, starts as NOTL’s pro on Feb. 5, the club
In the Ontario political realm, school trustees are often considered the lowest rung of the democratic order. Their job generally attracts little attention — yet these elected officials are responsible for overseeing the
It took three years of research, writing and lobbying – and a lot of patience – but the work of the Friends of Ryerson Park finally paid off. And a majority of the
And now the analysis begins. Fieldwork for the survey of Niagara-on-the-Lake seniors’ future housing options closed Sunday and all told nearly 600 people answered the online poll. “We’re happy to report that the
We all make mistakes. When you’re in a position that is in the public realm — say, a town politician or even a community newspaper entrepreneur — the decisions you make often are
Project closes on Sunday but there’s still time to fill it out More than 500 people have responded to a survey that aims to find out what Niagara-on-the-Lake residents’ housing needs and
The U18 Niagara-on-the-Lake Wolves knew that winning an International Silver Stick hockey championship would be a tall order. And they got a taste of just how tough that could be thanks to a
One of the prized democratic institutions in a full, free society is the concept of open, accountable and transparent governance. At the federal and provincial levels, legislative debates can be so highly partisan
There is still time to complete a survey that hopes to find out what Niagara-on-the-Lake residents’ housing needs and desires are as they age. So far, almost 400 people aged 55 and over
With new development proposals from Old Town to Glendale sparking controversy, the resignation of the town’s chief administrator, and the first year of the town’s newly elected council, 2023 was a year of
Town council has named Bruce Zvaniga as Niagara-on-the-Lake’s interim chief administrative officer. He takes over the job on Jan. 1. Zvaniga, a veteran of some 40 years in municipal administration, was appointed during
COVID, flu and other bugs are making a resurgence now. Medical experts are warning people to get vaccinated. And when Lake Report columnist Dr. William Brown wrote Nov. 30 about the value of
Next stop, Italia. St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright continued her quest to represent Canada at the 2024 Summer Games by beating a three-time national champion in an Olympic team qualifying tournament in Montreal
Ruth Denyer, left, Laura Jeffrey, Bill Smelser and Andrew Henwood join in during the Chautauqua Residents Association’s annual Christmas carol gathering on Friday. About 100 residents turned out and Santa was also on
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents have a tradition of loudly – and repeatedly – telling town councillors and officials what’s best for the town. People are passionate and engaged on issues affecting where they live. The
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