Ross’ Ravings: Let’s take the NO out of NOTL
Yes and No. These two simple words are ubiquitous in our lives. They can be a subtle way of changing the mood, the attitude and the tone of a conversation or interaction. But
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Shervills were a precious slice of NOTL
Ross RobinsonSpecial to The Lake Report We love our wee town where the Niagara River flows into Lake Ontario. So much beauty and so many unique and interesting people enrich our lives here every
Ross’ Ravings: ‘Tennice’ makes its world premiere in NOTL
Ross RobinsonSpecial to The Lake Report Our new game of “tennice” laid an egg on Lansdowne Lake, but NOTL athletes continued to have fun and get some fresh air as the COVID-19 lockdown continues.
Ross’ Ravings: Wallbangers missing the camaraderie
Ross RobinsonSpecial to The Lake Report During the global pandemic, Wallbanger hockey players have been sleeping in on Sunday mornings. Not dreaming about slick goals or brilliant saves, but about dressing room banter,
Ross’ Ravings: What’s takin’ so long withMississagua Street culvert?
The detour on Mississagua Street (or should it be Mississauga?) near Queen is certainly welcome news. But I was shocked, shocked to read the project would not be finished until the end of April. Four months to
Ross’ Ravings: What even is ‘breaking news’ any more?
Breaking News: NOTLers out and about to end COVID-19 year Ross Robinson Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Please, please, I ask television and radio news folks to quit getting me excited with exclamations
Ross’ Ravings: Horse and carriage go together like love and marriage
Carriage drivers will donate a portion of revenue to Newark Neighbours from Dec. 21 to 29 Ross Robinson Special to The Lake Report Who are we to argue with famous crooners like
Ross’ Ravings: Woodend hike a welcome escapefromCOVID cabin fever
Ross Robinson Special to The Lake Report After the wonderful discovery of the Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls last weekend, I have again struck it rich right next door in our
Ross’ Ravings: Awe and shock at Niagara Falls OPG Winter Festival of Lights
Ross RobinsonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Do yourselves a favour, and enjoy an incredible evening drive to Queen Victoria Park in Niagara Falls. Trust me on this one. The pleasant enjoyment of
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NOTL Reflections: COVID-19 masks can’t hide joy of NOTLers during Indian Summer
Despite some cold weather of late, this November has been a joy, despite the many serious issues dominating our lives. On top of the global pandemic, the hostile and puzzling U.S. election and political
Wallbangers: Two major hockey games played a world apart
Ross Robinson (#9, Blue Team) Special to The Lake Report Sunday was another great day for hockey. Early in the morning in Virgil, Ont., and early in the evening in Ostrava, Czech Republic, two hockey
Wallbangers back on ice for season
Yes, sports fans, the irrepressible Wallbangers are well into their 35th season of early Sunday morning hockey. The teams started playing in 1984 and Commissioner Bill Dickson ensures the founding principles endure. It is
Piping down the sun in Chautauqua
The skirl of the pipes as the sun sets over Lake Ontario on Saturday, June 22, will again be a highlight as Chautauqua bids farewell to spring and welcomes summer. NOTL resident David Janaszek will
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