The Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre is now closed to the public on the weekends. The change follows a reduction to the centre's hours of operation in October amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We continue to see a steady
It's the time of year for holiday cheer and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is trying to make the 2020 season a little brighter by hosting a town-wide holiday decorating contest. The contest is open to
The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED Join us at Ravine Vineyard in our new dining
Roy Greaves, also known as “Dewey,” was the fourth son of Mabel and William Greaves, the founders of the Greaves Jam Company in Town. Roy and his four brothers all grew up helping
Aimee MedinaSpecial to The Lake Report The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is auctioning off original artworks to raise funds for its operations and for artists. Original art is up for grabs in the
The ice rink at Fort George will not be opening this season due to COVID-19. “We would like to inform our visitors that the Vintage-Parks Canada ice rink will not be operating during
World Polio Day events by district Rotary clubs raised $660,000 this year. In Niagara-on-the-Lake, a fundraising bicycle ride ended Saturday morning in Queenston, where Lord Mayor Betty Disero made the proclamation of World
We all missed the summer season of the Shaw Festival this year. This oil painting by John D. Shawe, titled “Rural Matinee,” depicts the Royal George Theatre when it was known as the Brock
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
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