Willowbank celebrates its newest crop of grads
The Willowbank School of Restoration Arts marked the graduation of its latest group of students with a keynote speech by the executive director of the John Brown Homestead, the oldest house in St.
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Video of coyote confrontation causes concern
NOTL social media was abuzz this week after two videos circulated of a young woman and her small dog being chased by a coyote on Sunday. The woman, 30-year-old Isabella Pisano, was walking her
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Town of NOTL wins financial reporting award for 9th time
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has been honoured with an international accounting award for the ninth consecutive year. The municipality received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
Guest Editorial: Student sexual assault rally a chance for voices to be heard
Maddy Gordon Special to The Lake Report Most high school students today either have a story or know someone who has a story. For years, students have been ignored, disregarded and ostracized for
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Grocery pickup: Niagara Lions collect truckloads of donations for Newark Neighbours
The Niagara Lions had their arms full Saturday as they collected two truckloads of food donations for Newark Neighbours, thanks to the generosity of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents. With tables set
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PHOTOS + VIDEO: Saturday’s egg-cellent adventure: Bunny Trail and egg hunt were a huge hit
Hundreds of youngsters, collection strategies rehearsed with parents and grandparents, were out in force Saturday morning eager for a chance to grab handfuls of treats during the Kinsmen Club's Easter Egg
NOTL Horticultural Society to hold annual plant sale May 14
The Niagara-on-the Lake-Horticultural Society is planning its annual plant sale for May 14. Cindy Grant, chair of the group's popular Garden Tour event, said it will be the first annual sale in three
New church will serve as a community centre for region
It looks more like a community centre than a place of worship, but when the mammoth Central Community Church on York Road officially opens in May, it will be a facility that people from across Niagara Region can make use
Popular St. Davids Lions Carnival returning in July
The return of the festivals continues this year and another popular NOTL event will be back after a two-year COVID hiatus. The St. Davids Lions Carnival will return July 20 to 23, at the St.
Ask the expert: Is this weed dangerous?
Lake Report reader Cynthia Rand wrote our master gardener Joanne Young with a question about a weed she found in her yard and she sent along a photo of it: Cynthia's question: “A
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Library looking for tech-savvy volunteers to help with Repair Cafe
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is planning to bring back its popular Repair Cafe this summer and is looking for handy volunteers who can help. The program offers people a chance to bring in their small
NOTL Museum welcomes back researchers
On a hunt for some history? Good news — the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum's research room is open again every Tuesday by appointment. As of April 12, “all sleuths, detectives, genealogists and the general curious public are once
Arts & Entertainment: Legion open mic returns after ‘recess’
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion is about to get rocking again, as it brings back its open mic jam session after a 24-month COVID "recess." Randy Busbridge, organizer and host of Open Mic at the Legion, said
Earth Day barbecue supports next phase of heritage trail improvements
Niagara-on-the-Lake's heritage trail committee is preparing to work on Phase 2 of trail improvements and will host an information session and free barbecue lunch on Earth Day, April 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The barbecue will be
Nursery school wants help naming furry friend
The Niagara Nursery School has a new furry “friend” and is asking for help in coming up with a name for it. If you are visiting the Bunny Trail and Kinsman egg hunt on the Easter weekend, watch for the
Niagara Lions hold food drive for Newark Neighbours
The Niagara Lions Club is hosting its annual food drive for the Newark Neighbours food bank on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Goods and donations will be collected at the two Independent Grocer
Spooky! Fort George ghost tours return Sunday
Besides being one of the prettiest towns in Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake is often referred to as the most haunted. The most prevalent tales of paranormal activity surround the Fort George national historic site. There have
Yellow Door film ‘Red Letter Day’ premieres Monday
Maddy Gordon Special to The Lake Report NOTL performing arts group Yellow Door Theatre Project is set to release a film production of “Red Letter Day,” a musical inspired by Oscar-winner “La La
16-year-old dies in hospital after ATV rollover in Niagara-on-the-Lake
UPDATED: A 16-year-old who was involved in an ATV rollover in Niagara-on-the-Lake March 13 has died of his injuries. The teen, from St. Catharines, was found pinned under an ATV in the early morning
Pillitteri hosts new Music Niagara variety series
Music Niagara is launching the first episode in a new contemporary variety show series this week. The Not-So-Late Show will be anchored by comedian/host Joe Pillitteri and the house band Quartetto Gelato, led by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Colin Maier. The
Lt.-Col. John Butler, our Canadian hero
THIS is 2200 words — wayyyyyy too long! Shirley Stark John Butler is a hero that every Canadian should know about because without him there would be no Canada. He had three
NEW GREEN TIPS – do not delete
MARCH 12, 2020 – REDUCE! RE-USE! RECYCLE! Tip #1 LAKE REPORT’S – GO GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK!! When shopping anywhere, consider using re-usable bags instead of plastic. Great Britain’s Royal Statistical Society
NOTL musician Priya Litt wins four Global Music Awards
Maddy GordonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report NOTL resident and Canadian musical artist Priya Litt has been honoured as one of the bronze medal finalists at the Global Music Awards, a prestigious international
A March Break Tea Party to go
Calling all kids and those young at heart. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum and the Friends of Fort George has put together a March Break Tea Party for next week. Participants can enjoy afternoon tea with family and
Huge origami display honours essential workers
Essential workers have been exposed to the dangers of COVID-19 throughout the pandemic – all to ensure the community’s health and safety. They put their own well-being on the line so that critical services
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