Two letters from the palace
While he was in university, NOTL resident Weston Miller received these two letters from the palace. “I think they demonstrate the kindness and dedication of the Queen and her staff to everyone in
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Ben Froese named 2022 Grape King
Ben Froese of Willow Lake Ventures Inc. on Line 6 in Niagara-on-the-Lake is the 2022 Grape King. The Grape Growers of Ontario, marking their 75th anniversary this year, crowned Froese in a ceremony
NOTL Santa parade returns Dec. 10
Santa’s back. The traditional Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade returns to Old Town this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 11 a.m.,
Fun run and dog walk will support heritage trail
The Upper Canada Heritage Trail’s special five-kilometre run and two-kilometre dog walk is just over a week away and organizers are anticipating a big turnout for the important fundraiser. “We hope you can join
Museum lecture casts a net on NOTL’s controversial fishing history
Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake sits beside one of the great freshwater resources on the planet. And for more than 70 years that resource provided the town with a massive
Yellow Door introduces new theatre, screen programs
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Yellow Door Theatre Project is now accepting registration for its expanded fall “reCREATIONal” programs. The classes offer children between the ages of five and 17 weekly skill training in musical theatre, monologue
Sports: OHL teams face-off in fundraiser for NOTL hockey
Tickets $10 as Erie Otters play Niagara IceDogs in Virgil on Friday night Niagara-on-the-Lake sports fans will get the chance to see some high-flying, high-intensity major junior hockey this Friday when the Erie
Sports: Tie-breakers settle close-fought doubles tennis tourney
Hot on the heels of the top-tier tennis played at the Canada Summer Games the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club held its annual men’s and women’s tournament. “I think it is safe to say that
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Shaw gets $6 million COVID relief grant from federal agency
The Shaw Festival is getting a huge cash injection of more than $6 million from the federal government to help in its recovery from COVID restrictions over the past two years. The grant,
Annual Chautauqua Labour Day corn roast and BBQ returns
For the first time since 2019, Chautauqua Park will be buzzing with activity this Labour Day as the Niagara-on-the-Lake neighbourhood’s annual corn roast and barbecue returns. It’s also a big birthday party, as
NOTL’s Kai Bartel wins gold with Ontario men’s 8 team at Canada Summer Games
Barely three hours after they just missed the podium in their men’s pair race Saturday, rowers Kai Bartel of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Shane Keagan of Fonthill are golden. They helped the Ontario men’s 8
Niagara College wins four medals at U.S. beer championship
Winning a gold medal at this year’s U.S. Open College Beer Championship has given second-year brewmaster and brewery operations management student Ian Morrison a little extra incentive to keep brewing up new ideas.
Arts: Music Niagara wraps up season with weekend concerts
As its summer season winds down, Music Niagara is hosting two concerts at St. Mark’s Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend. Heather Bambrick and her quintet perform Friday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. Bambrick, who
Busy summer of activities at historic Fort George
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic Fort George, now open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday until the end of October, is hopping with summer activities. With expansive green spaces, interesting demonstrations and fascinating stories,
Niagara College savours sweet success in wine award competitions
Niagara College’s Teaching Winery continues to produce award-winning wines that are impressing judges at the provincial and national levels. In June, the Teaching Winery collected a total of nine medals: two silver and
SPONSORED: Pillitteri Estates Winery proprietor and founder Gary Pillitteri given Award of Distinction by Wine Growers Canada
The Award of Distinction is the pre-eminent award for the Canadian wine industry and regarded as the highest form of peer recognition and appreciation. The award was presented to Gary Pillitteri, founder and proprietor of
Sports: U22 team wins NOTL lacrosse tourney
The Niagara Thunderhawks U22 lacrosse team continued its stellar season, rolling to a 5-0 victory over Cambridge on Sunday in the championship game of the Conradi-Engemann Memorial Tournament in Virgil. Above, Niagara scores
Sports: NOTL golfers fall short in tough interclub competition
A dozen members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club made the trek Saturday due across the water to the edge of the Scarborough Bluffs to renew a long-standing golf rivalry. The destination was the
Pumphouse presents ‘Allegories,’ a solo exhibit by NOTL artist Lynne Gaetz
Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Lynne Gaetz is showcasing her paintings and mixed media works in a solo exhibition at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre in August. The artworks in the show aptly titled, “Allegories,” tell a
UPDATE: Driver charged with impaired in NOTL crash that killed woman
A 38-year-old St. Catharines man has been released on bail after being charged with impaired driving in connection with a single-vehicle crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake that left one woman dead. Brandon Joseph Rioux was
NDP’s Gates takes on job as party’s critic for long-term care
New Democrat MPP Wayne Gates has been named the party’s leading voice on long-term care, home care and retirement homes. “It’s no surprise this is an issue that’s close to my heart. I’ve
TD Jazz Fest brings summer series to NOTL
The TD Niagara Jazz Festival is ramping up for its ninth annual summer festival, which will bring shows to Niagara-on-the-Lake July 20 to 22. “It’s been such a journey but here we are
Napoleonic re-enactment to take over Fort George
Fort George is under seige! This weekend Europe comes to Canada as Napoleon’s army takes over Fort George National Historic Site for a Napoleonic re-enactment, filled with muskets and majesty. Napoleonic-style French and British
Lake Report’s 2022 visitor’s guide magazine now available
The Lake Report is excited to announce the return of its summer edition of “NOTL: A Guide for Distinguished Explorers,” an 80-page glossy magazine. The high-quality, souvenir magazine is geared to visitors to
Museum’s Kid Curator Camp is back
Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report Boats, balls, bowling and the world of bees are all part of the activities included in the NOTL Museum’s popular Kid Curator Camp, back this summer
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