The community of Virgil is one of five villages that make up the tapestry of Niagara-on-the-Lake, which, like villages such as Old Town and Queenston, has a long and storied history exemplified in its heritage homes.
“We present things that are not just in the past. We are talking about now and appreciation of your culture around you.”
The U9-10 Sandtrap and U11 Between The Lines teams are The Lake Report’s teams of the week for Aug. 8
The Niagara Community Foundation and Niagara Foundation, two charities operating in Niagara, have put out a joint media release highlighting their similarities and differences, addressing the ongoing confusion of the two groups by people.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is welcoming the public to learn about local history in an expanded celebration of its annual Past is Present Heritage Festival, which is being held this year on the civic holiday, Monday, Aug. 5.
While Brock’s Monument’s exterior may appear closed off to the public due to some scaffolding around the front of the entrance, the historical site is still accessible to the public for the rest of the summer — with a full calendar of events in store this month.
Project Brew: Medieval Faire will take place at Niagara College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus on Aug. 9 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., promising an evening of distinctive brews with Middle Ages festivities.
World-renowed pianist Victor Paukstelis’ concert, “Palette of Piano,” will be held on Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church.
A new exhibition will be ready at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre this August, from a longtime artist whose latest works invite the viewer to reflect on the enchanting world of water.
The Timbits Blue team and Timbits Green team are The Lake Report’s two Teams of the Week for Aug. 1.
With a combined 80 years of experience, Peter Bernatowycz and Bob McDonald have positioned Stronghouse Contracting as the go-to for challenging chimney and masonry projects in Niagara Region.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is selling tickets for this autumn’s Heritage Garden Party, where guests will be able to enjoy fine food and refreshments at the historic McArthur Estate.
Dozens of placard-waving Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, upset about what they see as inappropriate developments being approved by town council, picketed, chanted and vented their anger outside town hall on Tuesday. The demonstration of residents’
The team behind the annual Terry Fox Run in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be at Hendriks Independent on Sunday, July 28, selling this year’s T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts for run this fall.
Kent Heritage Farms has been a local staple for decades. Paul Kent, the current owner and operator of the family-run business, sees it as an emotional legacy.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Pickleball Club has been busy sharing the proceeds of its members’ spring tournament, handing out $2,000 in donations to three community organizations.
Ukrainian refugees Victoria Biliak Katz and Olga Noskiv celebrated their heritage and the power of music at Music Niagara Festival on July 20, wearing traditional attire for the “Glory to Ukraine” concert.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is getting a shot of energy from one of the province’s power suppliers, which will support its community outreach work — including its mobile museum, the Tiny Museum.
There will definitely be gold to find on Monday, Aug. 5, when the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum hosts its Past is Present Heritage Festival, complete with historic demonstrations, live music, vendors, artisans and crafters.
Mosquitoes in St. Catharines have tested positive for the West Nile virus this summer, and Niagara Region Public Health is advising all Niagara residents to take measures to stay safe.
The Timbits Purple and Black teams are The Lake Report’s two features Teams of the Week for July 25.
The Royal Shakespeare is one of the world’s most renowned theatre companies. Started in 1875, it boasts some of the most iconic English-speaking productions, including Peter Brook’s legendary “Midsummer Night’s Dream” in 1970.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club experienced another great display of tennis on the weekend, with the Mixed Doubles Championships — the club’s first tournament of the year.
The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre’s annual festival, Art at the Pumphouse, is back this year and set for the first weekend of August, offering art enthusiasts a chance see how creativity thrives in Niagara, all while immersing themselves in the scenic beauty of the Niagara River’s banks.
There’s few tasks more tedious than having to sort through mountains of personal paperwork to find the confidential papers that need to be destroyed and thrown away — and then, actually having to destroy and dispose of them.
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