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Natural beauty worth capturing: artists painting at rose garden
Sometimes it’s not enough to stop and smell the roses — you’ve got to do something to pay tribute to the beauty of nature.
Sports: NOTL Soccer Teams of the Week for June 27
The NOTL Realty U9-10 and Timbits Grey teams are The Lake Report’s two soccer teams of the week for June 27.
Reading by Indigenous playwright at museum confronts ‘pretend Indian’ issue
Revelations about the true identities of prominent Indigenous individuals in the Canadian cultural landscape have been the subject of anger and disappointment in Indigneous communities over the past few years. Playwright January Rogers’ latest work, “Blood Sport,” is a satirical unpacking of this phenomenon and an examination of Indigenous identity.
Sports: NOTL Soccer Teams of the Week for June 20
We not only have the Copa America and Euro Cup playing out over the next month, but soccer is back on the pitch in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Enjoy the vibrant beauty of the lake at Pumphouse summer exhibition
Each time artist Tara Korkmaz is creating a new work of art, she’s actually extending an invitation to the viewer, asking them to reflect on their surroundings and appreciate the place and time
Online exclusive: Investigation examines concerns about farmworkers program
The Lake Report and its news website niagaranow.com have teamed up the investigative news site thepointer.com to bring readers long-form, detailed, investigative journalism on issues important to Niagara. The Pointer’s latest exclusive investigation
Celebrate the summer solstice at Ryerson Park
The genesis of another summer is almost upon us. For the past several years, the first day of summer has June 21, but this year, the summer solstice — the longest day of
Silversmith, Centennial earn top Niagara business awards
Two Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses were among those honoured last week at the 20th annual Niagara Business Achievement Awards. Silversmith Brewing Co. in Virgil was named Business of the Year, the top award. And Centennial
Museum lecture explores history of the Wilderness property
The property at 407 King St. known as the Wilderness has been in existence for more than 200 years and represents the intersection of this land’s Indigenous population, its military and political history
Pumphouse centre receives $5,000 boost from Chateau des Charmes
The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre’s ongoing partnership with a local estate winery continues to grow, solidified this spring with a $5,000 cheque from the winery. Château des Charmes is the art centre’s presenting
Tickets on sale for museum’s fall garden party at McArthur Estate
Tickets are now on sale for this fall’s Heritage Garden Party, where guests will be able to enjoy fine food and refreshments at the historic McArthur Estate — not unlike the social get-togethers
Arts: Young stars lead the way for Music Niagara’s season opening
As they often say, it’s the youth that will lead the way to tomorrow — and that happens to be the case for Music Niagara’s 26th season. The organization’s annual Summer Festival will
Town seeks new inductees for Sports Wall of Fame
The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is calling on residents to submit nominations for both local athletes who’ve made outstanding achievements, as well as trainers, coaches, officials or executive members who have dedicated time to enhancing the sporting community.
Shaw Festival’s portable night club returns this season
The Spiegeltent returns to the Shaw Festival grounds for another summer of anything-goes experiences. A portable nightclub famous throughout the Weimar Republic, the Spiegeltents, or “mirror tents,” were notable for their beauty, adorned
Mennonite contribution to Niagara to be uncovered in museum doc project
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is getting a boost from the federal government’s library and archives group to work on a project uncovering the details of the Mennonite community’s settlement in Niagara. Library and Archives
Get your summer cool on at NOTL’s splash pad, pools and other outdoor facilities
There will be plenty of opportunities to stay cool and get active — or both — this summer in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with pools and outdoor facilities set to open their doors this month. The
Community centre hosts summer kick-off
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library and Community Centre are getting ready for a day of fun, food and festivities as they gear up to celebrate the start of the summer. An afternoon of family-friendly
Silversmith Brewing and others among finalists for Niagara chamber awards
Pillars of the Niagara-on-the-Lake business community are being recognized by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce among finalists of the annual Niagara Business Achievement Awards. Silversmith Brewing is one of five nominess for
Register for Palliative Care’s annual butterfly release on June 15
The time is drawing near once again for NOTL Palliative Care’s annual butterfly release event, where participants join in dedicating a butterfly to someone they love who has passed way — then, setting
The Lake Report honoured with 27 more awards
As the recipient of nearly 100 provincial and national awards over the past four years, the staff of The Lake Report and its many community contributors are justifiably proud of the work they
POSTPONED: Learn & Live session featuring veterans’ lessons from service to be rescheduled
The Monday, May 27 Learn & Live session featuring Peter Warrack, Lt.-Gen. Michel Maisonneuve and his wife, Maj. Barbara Maisonneuve, discussing their experiences in various military and police careers has been postponed. The
St. Davids firefighters support dog sanctuary
The folks at Angels Rest Dog Sanctuary in Niagara-on-the-Lake are feeling thankful after receiving a $500 donation from the fire department in St. Davids to help out pups in need. The dog sanctuary,
Old Town Ambassadors back for this year’s tourist season
If you’re one of many outsiders flocking from near and far to see what Niagara-on-the-Lake’s all about, look out for the friendly folks walking on Queen Street wearing blue vests: they’re here to
Tickets on sale for annual all-white attire dinner party
The season of sunny celebrations is upon us, and coming just around the corner is one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s largest annual dinner parties, where guests all take joy in adhering to a strict dress
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