Putting the pedal to the metal for palliative care
“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.
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Pumphouse celebrates winners of hydro box beautification contest
This year’s competition saw artists Jeannie Manning and Lynne Gaetz win for their works, “Into Our Woods,” and “Turbulent Silence,” respectively.
PHOTO GALLERY: Posh pups parade at Olde Angel Inn’s dog show
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.
PHOTO GALLERY: NOTL’s heritage celebrated at estate garden party
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.
Oban Inn marks 200 years with music, community and celebration
The charming inn, established in 1824, has long been a cornerstone of the community, blending historical elegance with modern comforts.
PHOTO GALLERY: Inspiration and perspiration aplenty at Terry Fox Run
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.
Sports: Team of the Week: U13-14 Riverview Cellars
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.
Romance brings ‘joy and inspiration’ with her artwork
The longtime Niagara-on-the-Lake resident, who hails from New York State, was awarded the first-ever key to the town on Sunday.
NOTL’s Jeff Duc anointed this year’s Grape King
Third-generation grower Jeff Duc comes from “a rich history of grape growers,” says the chair of the Grape Growers of Ontario.
The Lake Report honoured with 16 more national awards
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.
Man who worked at NOTL child care charged after young child choked and assaulted at Niagara Falls daycare
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.
Descendant of Josiah Henson to speak at NOTL Museum
In the museum’s final lecture of its annual series, Saladin Allah will discussthe importance of everyday people finding a sense of agency in their legacy as modern-day freedom seekers.
Sports: Team of the Week: U13 Red Roof Retreat
The NOTL Soccer Club’s U13 Red Roof Retreat Rovers travel team is one of The Lake Report’s featured Teams of the Week. Surrounding coach J.P. Konik are, from left, Taylor Nickerson, Gracie Cherney,
Autumn in the Air: The hidden talents of Shaw’s ensemble
Autumn in the Air, a new annual tradition, will be an evening of classical music performed by actors, prop makers, wardrobe staff and others in the arts world who work at the Shaw Festival.
Celebrated swimmer Kylie Masse to host meet-and-greet at Pillitteri winery
The five-time Olympic medallist, who just won bronze swimming in the Paris Olympics, will be at Pillitteri Estates Winery on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Angel Inn to host patio dog show this weekend
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Olde Angel Inn will become a dog heaven on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. with the establishment’s first-ever dog show.
Paws on the Trail fetches funds for heritage trail expansion
Dozens of dog owners and their pups came out to Veterans Memorial Park on Sept. 7 for the NOTL heritage trail committee’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
European trips life-changing for Willowbank students
“This trip is a time in my life that I will truly cherish and remember forever. It was honestly the best month of my life,” says Claire Brinkworth, who attended Messors in Italy.
Sip by sip: Lemonade stand sweetens the pot for a cause close to home
The inspiration for eight-year-old Ishani Ayona Pal’s generosity comes from Spot, a dog her family adopted from the Niagara Dog Rescue Centre.
Art beyond the canvas: Festival transforms RiverBrink with installation art
Installation art transforms spaces into immersive experiences, allowing visitors to interact with and reflect on the work in relation to its surroundings.
A sweet return: Festival Market draws crowds with jams and more
Held every year on Labor Day weekend, this year’s market on Aug. 31 began under grey skies, but the promise of delicious treats and community spirit kept people coming.
Sports: McCartney is NOTL club’s latest Legend
Randy McCartney was crowned the winner of the annual Legends Cup at Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club last week.
Arts: Festival, artist talk and fundraiser coming up at RiverBrink Art Museum
The RiverBrink Art Museum has a calendar of events coming up as summer comes to an end and we welcome autumn.
Arts: Shaw Festival announces 2025 show lineup
Details of next year’s season of the Shaw Festival have been unveilled: theatregoers can expect a lavish production of a mythical classic, thrills, comedic beats — and one production whose story hits close to home.
Sports: Couples survive the stress of Matrimonial tourney
Smooth-swinging lefty Jim McMacken credited his wife Janice’s shotmaking for helping them to claim the Matrimonial trophy.
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