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TD Jazz Fest brings summer series to NOTL

The TD Niagara Jazz Festival is ramping up for its ninth annual summer festival, which will bring shows to Niagara-on-the-Lake July 20 to 22. “It’s been such a journey but here we are

Napoleonic re-enactment to take over Fort George

Fort George is under seige! This weekend Europe comes to Canada as Napoleon’s army takes over Fort George National Historic Site for a Napoleonic re-enactment, filled with muskets and majesty. Napoleonic-style French and British

Lake Report’s 2022 visitor’s guide magazine now available

The Lake Report is excited to announce the return of its summer edition of “NOTL: A Guide for Distinguished Explorers,” an 80-page glossy magazine. The high-quality, souvenir magazine is geared to visitors to

Museum’s Kid Curator Camp is back

Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report Boats, balls, bowling and the world of bees are all part of the activities included in the NOTL Museum’s popular Kid Curator Camp, back this summer

Police launch #StopHateNiagara campaign

The Niagara Regional Police Service has launched a #StopHateNiagara campaign which it hopes will eliminate barriers to reporting hate incidents and hate crimes. Police have dealt with a growing number of hate crimes

Museum lecture examines NOTL’s waterfront, with ‘worry and wonder’

Niagara-on-the-Lake has had a long and powerful relationship with its waterfront and on Thursday, June 16, environmentalist Owen Bjorgan hosts an in-person lecture examining that relationship. “From one of the largest lakes in

Arts: Pumphouse in July rocks with exhibitions and Canada Day activities

Things are hopping at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, with exhibitions and events throughout July. The community art hub of the community will be bustling with activities inside the galleries, on the outdoor grounds

Sports: Undefeated Thunderhawks soar to 9-1 win in Fort Erie

Andy Boldt Special to The Lake Report The Fort Erie Hawks notched the first goal of the game at home last week versus the U22 Niagara Thunderhawks but that was it as the

Pumphouse’s tech-savvy mentors teaching seniors how to use digital devices

Federal grant funds program to help older adults navigate modern technology For the tech-savvy, taking photos, creating digital images or downloading apps on a mobile device may seem mundane. But for some older adults who

Willowbank receives $50,000 donation to support school’s programs

The Willowbank School of Restoration Arts has received $50,000 from the Humeniuk Foundation to enhance the school’s curriculum. The money from the private family foundation also will be used to help students attend

Honours pile up for Yellow Door’s film ‘Red Letter Day’

Maddy Gordon Special to The Lake Report “Red Letter Day,” a musical film produced by Niagara-on-the-Lake theatre group Yellow Door Theatre Project, won an award for Best Musical at the recent New York International Film

WSIB urged to step up on behalf of injured migrant workers

June 1 was Injured Workers Day and Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Jane Andres is calling on Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to take urgent action on behalf of migrant workers who get hurt on the job. In

Canada Day returns with food, fun, a big party – and the Cake Parade

The Cake Parade, live entertainment, fireworks, history brought to life and lots of food – the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada have big plans for celebrating Canada Day in Niagara-on-the-Lake this year. July

NOTL artist Marilyn Cochrane opens solo exhibit at Pumphouse

When artist Marilyn Cochrane creates landscapes, she doesn’t stop at just putting paint to canvas. The Niagara-on-the-Lake artist celebrates the natural world in a more encompassing way by introducing elements and fragments pulled

A Year in the Life of NOTL: In photographs, May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023

The Lake Report has launched an ambitious new feature for readers – A Year in the Life of Niagara-on-the-Lake – a 12-month odyssey that will document in photos, and a few words, life and times in

Reif icewine wins gold at international competition

A Niagara-on-the-Lake winery has been honoured with mulitple awards at one of the world's top wine competitions. The 2019 vintage of Reif Estate's Grand Reserve Vidal Icewine won a gold medal and the Canadian Icewine Trophy

Yellow Door hosts Bavarian-themed fundraiser May 30

Get ready for beer, pretzels and live music, as the Yellow Door Theatre Project gears up for its first annual “GartenParty” fundraiser on Monday, May 30. The evening will be a Bavarian-themed celebration with entertainment provided by Kyle

Registration opens for 2022 NOTL Step Challenge

Step right up, folks. The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 2022 Step Challenge hits the ground … walking … on Monday, June 6, and participants can register online now. The fitness and fun competition is

Bikes for Farmworkers in ‘dire’ need of more bicycles

If you have an adult-size bicycle that you are no longer using, the Bikes For Farmworkers project will happily take it off your hands. The organization, which repairs and supplies bikes to Niagara's migrant workers for a nominal

Fond memories of Stampede visits with her late father

'Ecstatic' that Virgil fair is back, Maya Gazzard recalls the good times she had there with her dad Molly Bowron The Lake Report The Virgil Stampede is a happy place for many people to escape reality,

Willowbank, Niagara College ink collaboration deal

Niagara College and Willowbank School of Restoration Arts have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities to work together. The college and Willowbank hope to collaborate and “explore mutually beneficial opportunities” that might range from joint research projects

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