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PHOTO GALLERY: Tractor Parade rolls through NOTL

It was a rainy night in Virgil for the second annual Christmas tractor parade. Lake Report photographer Dave Van de Laar was on the scene catching the best moments and brightest tractors on

Queen Street Christmas

This Christmas card of Queen Street shows former businesses Monika’s Coffees and the Greenbacks store. The former Customs House, c. 1825, is on the right. The Customs House was where the paperwork for

NOTL writer publishes his first mystery novel

A Niagara-on-the-Lake writer has drawn on his years as a thoroughbred horse groom and as a journalist to produce his first mystery novel. “The Pale Horse,” by Old Town resident T. Lawrence Davis,

Peeling potatoes at Niagara Camp, Second World War

This photograph features David Seitz and Bill O’Brien peeling potatoes for the troops at Niagara Camp here in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Here I thought peeling potatoes for my Irish brood was exhausting. Imagine peeling potatoes

Daytime Rotary tour sold out, McArthur Estate tickets selling fast

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club’s daytime Holiday House Tour this weekend has reached its capacity of 3,000 visitors, but a few tickets might still be available for the evening tours of the McArthur Estate.

NOTL Legion gets into the holiday spirit

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion branch 124 is gearing up for December, with a few holiday surprises planned. The branch will host a Christmas craft show on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4

NOTL Hydro collecting food and toys for annual Christmas drive

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro is again collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped toy donations as part of its annual pre-Christmas charity drive. Donors can drop off items at the utility’s headquarters on Henegan Road in Virgil

GO-VAXX bus rolls into NOTL on Sunday, Dec. 4

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s chance to GO get vaxxed is this Sunday. That’s when the GO-VAXX bus rolls into town. To reserve a spot on board for your COVID-19 vaccine or booster, you can book online or

Arts: Willowbank opens doors for salon concert fundraiser

Queenston’s Willowbank School of Restoration Arts hosted a classical music salon concert Sunday afternoon, a unique fundraiser rooted in the estate’s long history. It was the first “Reimagining Willowbank” event organized by the

Arts: Yellow Door premieres new Christmas musical

Virgil’s Yellow Door Theatre Project is presenting the world premiere of an original Christmas musical, “Nobody’s Children,” Dec. 7 to 10. The play, written by Lezlie Wade and Scott Christian, and directed by Kerry Ann

Santa visits St. Davids clinic for pix with pets

Santa has seen it all in his yearly visits to St. Davids Vet Clinic. The man in red has encountered pets on both the naughty and nice list – including the “chihuahua that year

Goettler foundation donates $1M to help preserve The Wilderness

Niagara-on-the-Lake philanthropists Lauren and Vaughn Goettler have pledged $1 million to help ensure the acquisition, stabilization and protection of 407 King St., the site better known in town as The Wilderness. “We love our

NOTL couple matching gifts to Darling Home for Kids

A Niagara-on-the-Lake couple is matching up to $50,000 all contributions made to support the only organization in Ontario providing a continuum of care in respite, residential and hospice palliative services to medically complex children

NOTL heritage consultant Jim Alexander named Living Landmark

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Jim Alexander is officially a Living Landmark. The heritage consultant, builder, cabinet maker and expert on historic home restoration has been honoured with the Niagara Foundation’s Living Landmark award. The award

NOTL’s Ferox white wine to be showcased at Queen’s Park

Ferox by Fabian Reis has been named the official white wine for the Ontario Legislature for 2023, one of three wines to receive the prestigious designation for the coming year. The Niagara-on-the-Lake winery’s

‘Jam Queen’ Kim McQuhae wins big at 100th Royal Winter Fair

Niagara-on-the-Lake “Jam Queen” Kim McQuhae has done it again. The proprietor of Gryphon Ridge Highlands brought home an armload of awards at the 100th anniversary Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. She entered the preserves competition

Almost sold out, Rotary house tour sets fundraising record

This year’s NOTL Rotary Club Holiday House Tour is shaping up to be the most successful one yet. Organizers have already sold more than 3,000 tickets and revenue is more than $165,000, a

Arts: New Pumphouse exhibit features stunning travel photos from around the world

From a rare view of the Milky Way and the Northern Lights taken in a single frame in Iceland, to a breath-taking panorama of a bright blue ice cave in Antarctica, photographer Rick Vyrostko’s

Arts: Wood sculptures bring artist Gail Hawkins full circle

‘Abstract, whimsical’ pieces featured in show at NOTL gallery When Gail Hawkins was 11, her father gave her a toolbox as a lesson in independence. And she discovered how to use that

Legion poppy campaign marks launch of remembrance plans

The Niagara-on-the-Lake branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has a series of programs planned to commemorate Remembrance Day this year. The events during the first two weeks of November are “to remember the

Election 2022: Zalepa surges to big win over Disero

Erwin Wiens tops councillor results with almost 5,000 votes as four rookies win seats Kevin MacLean Evan Loree The Lake Report Gary Zalepa had no idea he had already won. Sitting at

It’s Halloween weekend, with non-stop treats for kids

Halloween isn’t till next Monday, but if Niagara-on-the-Lake kids play their cards right, they can participate in three days of almost non-stop trick-or-treating. Of course, on the evening of Oct. 31, there is

Fort George recruiting new Fife and Drum Corps members

Fort George is looking for some new recruits to join the historic site’s 41st Fife and Drum Corps program. The program is a way for youth to get together, have fun, develop some

Navy Hall added to Doors Open this Saturday

Navy Hall has been added to the list of buildings participating in Doors Open Niagara this Saturday. The iconic Parks Canada wood and stone structure on Ricardo Street that was home to Canada’s first provincial

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