The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake plans to double the size of its Community Garden this winter in preparation for the 2021 season. Located behind the Niagara-on-the-Lake Library, the Community Garden was established in 2019 as a
There will be live entertainment onstage at the Shaw Festival this year, after all. Just not the usual mega productions we're all used to. As of Oct. 28, the Shaw’s free concert series will move
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The following is an update on COVID-19 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. _________________________ The Niagara Regional Police Service says a “frontline uniform member” has tested positive for COVID-19. It is the force's first case. The department said it is working
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is reducing operating hours at the community centre due to a “massive decline” in people using the gyms facilities. As of Oct.14, the community centre is open from 8:30 a.m. to
NOTL council has repealed the delegated authority powers that allowed the mayor and senior staff to make emergency decisions without prior council approval. The emergency measure was invoked to handle issues in the midst
Regional police say they laid a total 52 charges in a two-week blitz targeting excessively noisy vehicles in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls. Dubbed “Operation Loud and Clear” and launched on Sept. 25, the
Niagara MPP Wayne Gates wants to give 100 per cent Ontario wines a tax break. On Wednesday he introduced a bill in the Ontario legislature which, if passed, would exempt VQA and 100 per cent Ontario
Bonnie Bagnulo is excited about this year’s Healing Cycle ride for palliative care and is encouraging as many people as possible to come out to the main ride on Saturday. The 10-kilometre ride will start at the
Businesses in Niagara-on-the-Lake can now apply for a bit of of extra money to help with tourism-related projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant, dubbed the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tourism Recovery Grant, was created in
The Shaw Festival has launched a new, free, limited-capacity outdoor festival series to try to bring music and dance to the community. About 40 bespoke concerts will be held on several Niagara-on-the-Lake outdoor stages and venues with
Niagara Health says it's working to accomodate an increasing demand for COVID-19 testing. In a news release, the organization said there has been a “significant increase in the number of people seeking testing
Last week we used a photo of the courthouse on Queen Street to accompany with a story about Solomon Moseby. The caption said it was the courthouse he was kept in, however it was
Dustin Richter and playing partner James Grigjanis-Meusel, the reigning club champion, won the annual member-guest tourney at NOTL Golf CLub Saturday. (Ricky Watson photo) The team of Andrew Bayne and Brodie Townley emerged victorious
NOTE: This story has been updated to correct an error. Originally the story said Happy Rolph's was getting a name change. In fact, just the playground portion of the park is being renamed.
This would have been the 26th year for the Ontario Wine Awards but COVID-19 prevented the usual rigorous judging of entries by 24 qualified tasters. However, the competition organizers were determined to celebrate the quality of Ontario’s VQA
Spirits are high at the Niagara College Teaching Distillery after a student-produced rum won bronze at the U.S. Open Whiskey and Spirits Championships. The accolades for School Spirits Small Batch Rum, produced by
Niagara-on-the-Lake is reopening some public facilities closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The community centre – and the Sweets and Swirls Café – are set to open Sept. 14, following the opening of
Stratus winery has launched a Cinema in the Vineyards series, combining classic films with NOTL cuisine, plus some of Niagara's top wines. Food by chef Ryan Crawford of Ruffino's is featured on Thursdays and Kung Fu
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Former Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillor Dennis Dick has died. Dick, described in a statement issued by the Town of NOTL as “a beloved and passionate member of the Niagara-on-the-Lake community,” was 67. He was
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Veterinarian still suspects toxic algae caused death of family's pup The waterfront at Ryerson Park in Chautauqua was clear of blue-green algae when it was tested last week, according to the Ministry of
Work is expected to begin in early June on the first phase of preserving and rehabilitating the Upper Canada Heritage Trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The section of trail from John Street south to Paffard
Volunteers are a driving force behind hundreds of arts and cultural events that happen in the community each year. Even in these unprecedented times of disruption and uncertainty, NOTL’s arts and cultural organizations
The Town of Niagara-on- the-Lake is asking people to make some noise on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. to show appreciation for the area’s front-line workers. The idea came up during an emergency
The province of Ontario has extended all emergency orders until April 23, 2020. Orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act include the closure of outdoor amenities in parks and recreational areas, non-essential workplaces,
Sean O'DonnellSpecial to The Lake Report During this time of uncertainty and medical supply shortages due to COVID-19, a group of nearly 60 do-gooders from Niagara-on-the-Lake is working tirelessly, day and night, to sew and
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