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Arts: Tickets on sale for Yellow Door Theatre’s ‘Seussical’ production

The Yellow Door Theatre Project is back with another summer production led by its talented cast of young performers from the Niagara region.

Arts: Niagara Symphony Orchestra to perform at Jackson-Triggs gala

The Niagara Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 75 years as an ensemble of musical talent this summer, with a performance at the Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery this Sunday, July 14.

Breakenridge story is focus of museum lecture

In his 1828 obituary, John Breakenridge, a Niagara barrister and son of a United Empire Loyalist, was noted for having built “several of the most elegant and tasty houses in town.” Those homes, and the story behind the couple who built them, is the subject of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum’s next lecture.

PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrating summer at the farmworkers picnic

There were good vibes in the air on Saturday at Centennial Sports Park in Virgil, as local farmworkers and their friends gathered for the Jamaican workers social event, a new initiative hosted by the Jamaican Liaison Service.

Sports: NOTL Soccer Teams of the Week for July 4

The U9-10 Irish Design and Timbits Red teams Photography by DAVE VAN DE LAAR

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.