
Three’s Company-themed pub crawl takes over Old Town
The Roper Romp in NOTL shows you how to have a good time without adhering to conventional norms, said one member of the bar crawl gang.

The Roper Romp in NOTL shows you how to have a good time without adhering to conventional norms, said one member of the bar crawl gang.

Saturday’s Grape and Wine Tournament proved to be a lively day of competition and camaraderie, as a couple of dozen women came out to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club for a series of matches — with free wine for the winners.

The day offered not just a feast for the senses but also an opportunity for community connection, said one first-time attendee.

The new program, co-created with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, drew aspiring health-care professionals to NOTL to learn how the arts can help make doctors better at caring for their patients — through human connection.

The aura of anticipation filled the air at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 on Saturday, as community members gathered for a chance to take home a turkey or ham for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner.

For some, the last day of this year’s farmers’ market at Garrison Village on Saturday was a chance to stop by to check out the latest produce from this fall’s harvest season.

The evening will blend culinary excellence with style, as models from Tango Boutique will weave between tables, showcasing the boutiques latest fashion trends.

Queenston’s volunteer firefighters group are gearing up for a celebration of its 75 years of fighting fires — starting with its annual fall spaghetti dinner on Oct. 11.

While local author Sharon Frayne’s latest book was borne from the seed of a frenetic 72-hour writing contest, it comes from a deep desire to encourage young people to perservere in what they’re passionate about — in spite of the sting of failure.

Sheep, cow-goat, even water buffalo — Saturday’s cheese tasting at PayneZimmer Restoration Farm was a slice of heaven for cheese enthusiasts. The farm hopes to venture into cheesemaking in the future.

Whether it was hickory-smoked corn ribs, handmade empanadas or French baguettes with smoked brisket, NOTL’s wineries had plenty of culinary delights to pair with their signature wines during the annual Niagara Grape and Wine Festival Weekend.

The flash mob and dance is set for Oct. 1 at 4 p.m., to coincide with National Seniors Day — “We’re an active and important force for shaping Canada’s future,” says a NOTLer with Seniors for Climate.

“She was lying on the couch, recuperating and working from her computer. Her husband put a stack of magazines beside her. And, lo and behold — collage.”
A former Niagara-on-the-Lake child care worker was charged with a second count of aggravated assault on Tuesday. Matthew Maxwell, 26, was charged with one count of aggravated assault last week for allegedly choking

“Palliative care is probably one of the most overlooked, thankless jobs because it’s messy, it’s heartbreaking and it’s uncomfortable,” said Raiana Hummel at the Healing Cycle ride on Sunday.

This year’s competition saw artists Jeannie Manning and Lynne Gaetz win for their works, “Into Our Woods,” and “Turbulent Silence,” respectively.

The Olde Angel Inn was the sight of fancy pooches strutting their stuff last Sunday, as part of the establishment’s first-ever dog show — which doubled as a high tea afternoon.

It was the sight of legendary and lavish parties almost a century ago, and on Sept. 13, its history as a gathering place for the social scene of Niagara-on-the-Lake was revitalized.

The charming inn, established in 1824, has long been a cornerstone of the community, blending historical elegance with modern comforts.

Hundreds came out to Simcoe Park on Sunday, Sept. 15 to take part in the 44th annual Terry Fox Run in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The members of the Riverview Cellars U13-14 team are The Lake Report’s final NOTL Soccer Club Team of the Week for the 2024 season.

The longtime Niagara-on-the-Lake resident, who hails from New York State, was awarded the first-ever key to the town on Sunday.

Third-generation grower Jeff Duc comes from “a rich history of grape growers,” says the chair of the Grape Growers of Ontario.

In national and provincial competitions since 2020, the paper has now earned a total of 112 awards for its journalism, advertising excellence and community involvement.

A man who was previously employed at the Niagara Nursery School & Child Care Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake has been charged after a child under the age of five was choked and assaulted at a daycare in Niagara Falls.

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