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Stratus hosts movies in vineyard

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

Obituary: Former councillor Dennis Dick dies

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

Tests find no blue-green algae at beach where dog died

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

First phase of heritage trail improvement set to begin

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

Volunteer Week: NOTL arts and culture organizations pay tribute to their volunteers

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

Hey NOTL: Let’s ‘make some noise’ Saturday for front-line workers

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

Province extends emergency orders until April 23

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,

COVID-19: Heroes helping heroes: NOTL volunteers making masks for frontline workers

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

COVID-19: Niagara-on-the-Lake extends closures to June 30

The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is extending the closure of all town-owned facilities and the cancellation of in-person municipal events, meetings and programming until June 30. “This decision is necessary based on the demographic of

COVID-19: Shaw cancels all shows up to May 25

The Shaw Festival has cancelled all public events and performances through May 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Festival officials will continue to monitor the situation to see if additional cancellations are needed and will

COVID-19: NOTL native faces mountain of uncertainty in Nepal

NOTL native Connor Crickmore is stuck in Nepal amid the pandemic and says while other countries have helped citizens return home, Canada has been “totally unresponsive” to his plight. Connor Crickmore Special to

COVID-19: Niagara confirms first case of virus with no travel history

A St. Francis Catholic Secondary School staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now at home is self-isolation, Niagara Region Public Health confirmed. This infection Is believed to be the result

Town of NOTL declares state of emergency

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lord Mayor Betty Disero made the declaration Monday, just hours after the province ordered the closure of all non-essential

Beds from Upper Canada Lodge could go to Fort Erie

The Ministry of Long-Term Care is reviewing a proposal from the Region of Niagara that would see 80 beds from Upper Canada Lodge redeveloped for a new long-term care home in Fort Erie. The

Disero has a message for snow birds returning to NOTL

Lord Mayor Betty Disero has a message for people returning from winter vacations on Saturday. She started first by thanking local businesses and people for being cooperative in taking measures to prevent the spread

Newark Neighbours food bank running low on items, donations encouraged

Newark Neighbours is making changes to its food bank hours, and letting people in the community know how they can help keep it stocked for families in need. The food bank will now

Man, 52, killed in Falls hit and run

Niagara Falls police are looking for a driver involved in a hit and run in the city on Thursday night. Police were called to the area of Drummond Road and Dunn Street at 11:38 p.m. and determined a

State of emergency won’t affect police operations, says Niagara Regional Police chief

Niagara Regional Police chief Bryan MacCulloch says the state of emergency in Ontario and province-wide closures amidst the COVID-19 pandemic will not affect police operations. “While the (emergency) declaration has wide-reaching effects and

Niagara casinos close amid COVID-19 pandemic

Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara will temporarily close all casino and resort operations as a precautionary measure amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Niagara Casinos announced Sunday. “The health and wellness of our guests

Stay Fit NOTL: March break abs on the go

By Jaclyn WillmsSpecial to The Lake Report March break means different schedules, commitments and perhaps some traveling. Here are four ab exercises to keep your core lean and strong anywhere, anytime with no

Major Bust: Falls police seize multiple weapons and $430,000 in illegal drugs

An extensive police investigation into drug trafficking in Niagara Falls led to the arrest of three men on Wednesday, and the seizure of an estimated $430,000 in illegal drugs. Police began the investigation

Remembering NOTL’s first female Citizen of the Year

Violet Anne ‘Vi’ Mills (Taylor) died on Feb. 28, 2020. She was NOTL’s first female citizen of the year in 1969.

Stay Fit NOTL: Recovery and repair

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report Recovery is important for the body. It gives the body time to replenish energy stores and repair damaged tissues. The type of recovery I’m talking about is

Obituary: Morrison, Barbara Joan

Passed away peacefully after a long and courageous struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Hospice Niagara-Stabler Centre, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Ken for 64

How do you handle scam calls?

Do today’s scam robocallers make you long for the good old days of duct-cleaning services who just “happen to be in your neighbourhood?” It seems everyone gets the calls now, despite promised government

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