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Letter: Christmas lights were magical

Dear editor: Thank you for publishing the addresses of some of the wonderful Christmas light displays about town. My husband planned a route, which took us about an hour. We did this before

Letter: Travelling in pandemic not a mistake. It was selfish

Dear editor: As we appreciate Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips' action in doing the right thing and resigning his cabinet post over his Caribbean vacation during the pandemic, we have to pause at his

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: R & J Crysler Store, 1832

This general store was in operation in Niagara from 1817 to 1839 and was located where the Greaves Jam store is today on Queen Street. Brothers Ralph and James Crysler sold goods from

Letter: Collateral damage thanks to short-term rentals

Dear editor: I have been listening for several weeks to the back and forth regarding Niagara-on-the-Lake's current Airbnb situation. I understand the income potential, especially in a town like Niagara-on-the-Lake. But at what

Letter: Needless tree-cutting affects entire street

Dear editor: The unique character of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Chautauqua neighbourhood is defined by its narrow, tree-sheltered streets. We are protected and charmed in every season by our towering oaks and maples, catalpas and pines, by privet and

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Christmas

This watercolour shows Niagara Camp on the Commons in 1899. The detailed work depicts a celebration within the camp with bright lights and soldiers in formation for the Christmas holidays. The painting was

Restaurants welcome new ‘takeout’ alcohol sales rules

But some question restrictions on eateries when other retailers remain open Julia Sacco Special to The Lake Report For many restaurants and wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the province's plan to make expanded alcohol

Letter: Old rifle range is a better solution to Ryerson Park traffic woes

Dear editor: Using Niagara Shores Park to solve Ryerson Park's traffic problems seems like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. It also seems totally unnecessary when another square peg

Letter: Santa Around The Town parade kept tradition alive despite COVID

Dear editor: Our family would like to thank the NOTL Christmas parade committee for keeping the Christmas spirit alive amid the COVID-19 pandemic and in a way that kept us safe from the virus that large

NOTL forts get improvements and upgrades

Tony ChisholmSpecial to The Lake Report The Friends of Fort George asked Parks Canada about the latest information on the Federal Infrastructure and Investment Projects at Niagara National Historic Sites to see what

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Simcoe Park rink

We will all be missing the winter activities this season. A community ice rink is always lots of fun and this photo shows the ice rink that was built in Simcoe Park, circa

NOTL’s John Sayers releases new book on life aboard ocean liners

A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are a few pictures from my new book, "Secrets of the Great Ocean Liners," published by the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.

Village residents pump up the wattage this holiday season

For nine years now, since the fall of 2012, residents of The Village neighbourhood of NOTL have taken it upon themselves to make the holiday season a little bit brighter.

Letter: I support Cheropita’s questions on 5G technology

The following letter was sent to NOTL town and regional councillors and a copy was submitted to The Lake Report. Dear councillors: After reading the headline in the Dec. 3 Lake Report, (“NOTL councillor

Letter: Article on Rand Estate shows historic value of property

Dear editor; “The famous personages of Randwood,” (The Lake Report, Dec. 3), part one in a series on the Rand Estate is an interesting article written by Elizabeth Masson, a historical researcher at the

Letter: Decapitated deer spotted on nature walk

Dear editor: I'm a 79-year-old resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake. I walk the Niagara Botanical Gardens and adjacent hydro corridors almost every second or third day. I often see deer and carry binoculars to observe

Letter: Cat fundraiser proved hugely popular

Dear editor: Thank you so very much for the wonderful exposure in The Lake Report prior to our cat rescue event, “Fundraiser supports NOTL Cats Rescue,” (Nov. 26). It was a huge success and certainly

Letter: Excellent editorial on short-term rentals

Dear editor: Good on you and one golden salute as well. You have reactivated my journalistic background — well not that much, I was a paper boy for the Toronto Star, but that must count

Letter: Business operators against owner-occupied short-term rental rule

The following is a letter sent to Lord Mayor Betty Disero and members of Niagara-on-the-Lake council. We would like to bring your attention to the proposed changes to the short-term rental bylaw that the

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Bell hops at Queen’s Royal

This photograph is a new addition to our collection. It shows the bell hops, and their supervisors, of the Queen’s Royal Hotel lined up along the end of King Street. The former lawn bowling and

Letter: Rental bylaw review has ignored sound governance practices

Dear editor: I am very concerned about the process undertaken by the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake with respect to its proposed changes to the short-term rental bylaw. Discussing specific changes to the bylaw as a first step

Letter: Rental restrictions are not the way to go

Dear editor: I have followed the recent discussion regarding proposals to limit short-term rentals to owner-occupied properties, with interest and sadness. We have visited Niagara-on-the-Lake on a number of occasions, since our eldest son

Letter: Vaccine, yes. But fix long-term care

Dear editor: Remember someone repeating COVID, COVID, COVID over and over again? Now Premier Doug Ford and other premiers keep saying vaccine, vaccine, vaccine! And Ford wants a specific delivery date. If he wants to deliver

Letter: Town’s proposal not the answer to short-term rental problems

Dear editor: If it is the intention of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to eliminate short-term cottage rentals, its plan is exactly the way to do it. If the decision to limit short-term rentals

Letter: Rotary’s Enchanted Wonderland Stroll cancelled

Dear editor: Unfortunately the Enchanted Wonderland Stroll of Dec. 4 and 5 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. We thank the McArthurs for offering to share their beautiful property with us. Along with

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