Sparks light diyas for Diwali
Priya Litt Special to the Lake Report It was an honour for me to attend as a special guest speaker and presenter to teach NOTL's Sparks, the youngest members of the Girl Guides of
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Letter: COVID exposes flaws in Niagara school consolidation and busing policies
Dear editor: There is no doubt that COVID-19 has impacted NOTL in many ways. It also has brought to light longstanding flaws in our local institutions. The District School Board of Niagara is
Opinion: Ford dropped the ball on COVID. The time to act is now
Wayne GatesSpecial to The Lake Report There can be no doubt that any elected official ran for office expecting to deal with COVID-19. Nonetheless, officials are elected to rise to moments that meet them
Letter: What’s the harm in opening Parks Canada rink?
Dear editor: I just read The Lake Report's story that Parks Canada is not allowing the skating rink to be open this winter. I understand why, but I don’t. This is an outdoor rink.
Letter: Limiting short-term rentals could hurt Shaw Festival
Dear editor: I would like you to know the thoughts of one longtime visitor to the Shaw Festival regarding the proposal to limit short-term rentals in Niagara-on-the-Lake town to only owner-occupied ones. This is the
Letter: Community centre hours likely to hurt cafe, seniors
Dear editor: There are very few places where seniors can enjoy an indoor coffee, muffin, sandwich etc. and escape the isolation of our homes. The Sweets & Swirls Cafe in the NOTL Community
Letter: Newest restaurant restrictions are unfair
Dear editor: Niagara public health issued an order under section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act on food and drink premises in Niagara. This order contains many measures, including a requirement
Letter: Annual visitors rely on short-term rentals
To the editor: I sent these comments to the Town of NOTL's forum concerning changes to the rules for short-term rentals and wanted to share them with your readers: My family and I
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SHOP LOCAL: Pondview Estate Winery
The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED In the heart of Niagara wine country, our business
SHOP LOCAL: Sonos Cafe
The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED Sonos Cafe started in 1995 under the name Donut
SHOP LOCAL: Cheese Secrets
The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED At Cheese Secrets, it’s no secret we know cheese.
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SHOP LOCAL: Yellow Door Theatre Project
The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED The Show Must Go ON-line! The COVID-19 pandemic motivated a complete
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SHOP LOCAL: The GoGo Food Co. and Lorenzos Diner
The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED September 2019 marked a new business addition for us
SHOP LOCAL: Nina Gelateria & Pastry Shop
The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED Nina Gelateria & Pastry Shop is a family
SHOP LOCAL: Linc Farms
The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED Linc Farm at Southbrook is one of the well-kept
Letter: Exercise is hugely beneficial for seniors
Dear editor: With a smile, I'd like to comment “Retirement Coach” Mike Keenan's column, “Should seniors engage in regular exercise?” (Oct. 29). I am confident Mike is also an avid fisherman. Well, I'll take the bait. Seniors
Letter: Were current residents association board members elected properly?
Dear editor: In an email this week to all members of the Chautauqua Residents Association concerning the election of directors at the organization's recent annual general meeting, it was acknowledged that the association board “…
Letter: Disero wants horses included in farm security bill
Lord Mayor Betty Disero sent the following letter to Ernie Hardeman, minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs on Sept. 25. Dear Minister Hardeman: I am writing to you to express my support of
Letter: Why are NOTL house prices so appealing for buyers from the GTA?
Dear editor: Unquestionably NOTL is a very desirable destination to live, work or retire. For this reason, to no one's surprise, we have witnessed a population growth year-over-year. Home prices can be driven by many
Letter: Province should letmunicipalities borrow more to avoid tax hikes
Dear editor: There is a financial matter that has a major impact on the budgets of municipalities that could be resolved by a provincial order-in-council introduced by the minister of municipal affairs. Municipalities in
Letter: Thanks for lighting up Brock’s Monument
Dear editor: Thank you for publishing the letter by David Scott celebrating the new lighting of Brock's monument overlooking Queenston. All summer long it was so disappointing to see Brock unlit, projecting a
Letter: Hotel plan for Rand Estate was not appropriate
Dear editor: Thank you your excellent coverage of the Randwood Estates story over the years. Residents for Sustainable Tourism is pleased that the town’s planning process worked as it should. The original hotel
Letter: General Brock deserves remembrance, too
Dear editor: More than a year ago I contacted Parks Canada and advised them that the General Brock Monument at Queenston Heights was mostly unlit, except for the base. Every morning, usually in the
Letter: Traffic, trash and other boondoggles in prettiest dysfunctional town in the colonies
Dear editor: As a resident for 20-plus years of the prettiest dysfunctional town in the colonies, it behooves me to comment on a few of the latest boondoggles and non-sensical matters facing the
Letter: It’s time for bird bangers to be regulated by town
Dear editor: The time has come … bird bangers need to be regulated. I believe it is time to revisit the issue of bird bangers on a municipal level and finally get some
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