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Sports: Grape and Wine tourney crowns champs

Paula Lepp and Darlene Romanowsky teamed up to win the sixth annual Grape and Wine Tennis Tournament at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club on Saturday, Sept. 23. They defeated Ann Davies and Claire Bryan

PHOTO GALLERY: Hometown Hockey’s back as NOTL teams get ready for a new season

NOTL Minor Hockey Association teams returned to the ice in full force last weekend, with practices, some rep tryouts and a few exhibition games. The Lake Report’s Dave Van de Laar was on

Saturday’s Hummel Healing Cycle Ride benefits palliative care

Ryan Boisvert Special to Niagara Now This Saturday’s Pedal Pushers Challenge fundraising ride for palliative care is named in honour of Niagara-on-the-Lake developer Rainer Hummel. Bonnie Bagnulo, executive director of NOTL Community Palliative

PHOTO GALLERY: 2023 Rotary Icewine Cocktail Party

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club’s sold out Icewine Cocktail Party on Sept. 15 raised more than $25,000 for NOTL’s Red Roof Retreat and Rotary International projects. The party was held on the grounds of

Sports: Friday night league honours Couple of Year

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club’s Friday night Couples League capped off its season last week by naming Joe and Victoria Interisano as Couple of the Year. The award is a reflection of the winners’

Lake Report honoured with eight national journalism awards

The Lake Report has again been honoured with several national awards for its journalism. The Canadian Community Newspaper Association’s annual awards were announced Friday and The Lake Report received eight, including one each

RiverBrink marks 40th anniversary with three new exhibitions

The RiverBrink Art Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary this autumn with the debut of three exhibitions to the public on Saturday, Sept. 23. The fall opening reception will be held from 3

Lemonade stand raises $302 for NOTL Cats Rescue

Thanks to five-year-old Leland Bastedo, and some thirsty individuals, NOTL Cats Rescue has 302 reasons to be grateful. Leland, along with his three-year-old sister Ruby and parents Jen and Tim Bastedo, held a

Arts: Oliver-Malone named Willowbank’s ‘archivist emeritus’

Elizabeth Oliver-Malone has been appointed to the lifetime position of “archivist emeritus” in honour of her years of dedicated service to the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts in Queenston. The board of directors

Sports: Golfers take their best shot and try to Beat the Pro

It’s open season on the head pro at Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. As another summer winds down, participants in some of the club’s leagues are having their annual friendly Beat the Pro competitions. This

Heritage Garden Party celebrates NOTL’s history

About 150 people donned their summer finery – and some spectacular headgear – for a Heritage Garden Party last Thursday in support of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. The gathering, held on the grounds of

Rotary Club’s Ice Wine Cocktail Party is just around the corner

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club’s sold out annual Ice Wine Cocktail Party is fast approaching — and you don’t need to like ice wine to attend. The fundraiser will be in Old Town on

PRINT ONLY — Online registration for fall library programs starts Sept. 1

Fall is just around the corner and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library has a wide range of offerings for adults and children alike. And this year, for the first time, on Sept. 1 the library

Tug-of-war during Sunday’s Ceilidh

Seven-year-old Cedric Olsen put in his best effort to carry the team during a game of tug-of-war at Sunday’s Ceilidh celebration outside McFarland House. The event celebrated Scottish culture and heritage.

NOTL lacrosse team honoured 50 years later

They’re a lot older and a little less athletic, but the surviving members of the legendary 1973 Kinsmen Junior B Warriors got together to celebrate their 50th anniversary last Friday. The team won

Historical artwork collection donated to the NOTL Museum

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has come into possession of a historical collection of artwork spotlighting the world of Niagara – with some of these pieces more than 200 years old. The museum received 19

Online registration for fall library programs starts Sept. 1

Fall is just around the corner and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library has a wide range of offerings for adults and children alike. And this year, for the first time, on Sept. 1 the

Sports: Greenskeepers top leader board at club championships

They spend most days helping make sure the fairways and greens of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club are in pristine condition. But this past weekend, greenskeepers James Grigjanis-Meusel and Matt Szczurko were busy out

The ordinary made extraordinary with hydro box beautification contest

Have you ever been walking on the street and seen one of those hydro boxes covered with eye-catching landscapes and colours? This is more than the work of a rogue artist or two,

Letter: Hatred has no home in NOTL

Dear editor: Imagine if the cenotaph in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake was vandalized, or city hall or even one of the beautiful churches we have in our community. Imagine how quickly people would be demanding

Yoga teacher to stars visits NOTL for three-day retreat

This Labour Day long weekend, a yoga teacher known for his work with celebrities like Sting, Madonna and John McEnroe, will be touching down in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a three-day retreat in Old Town.

Soldiers’ Field Day returns to Fort George this weekend

A musical showcase of the sounds of early 19th-century military life is back this weekend at the Fort George national historic site in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The annual Fife and Drum Muster and Soldiers’ Field

Ignite a creative spark at Pumphouse’s art program for seniors

You don’t have to be a world-class artist to enjoy the pleasure – and health benefits – of engaging your creative side. The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is accepting sign-ups for its introductory

Museum lecture highlights Underground Railroad and fight for freedom

The legendary Underground Railroad movement was perhaps one of the 19th century’s most significant movements of people in North America. Today, we’re still learning about and understanding the impact of this historic resistance

Jane’s Walk rescheduled for Aug. 24

Grab your umbrellas – just in case the weather doesn’t co-operate, again – and head out next Thursday for the rescheduled third annual Jane’s Walk in Niagara-on-the-Lake. “Our plans for a sunny stroll

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