“The recent re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government will usher in a host of tax and policy changes that could impact Canadians’ wallets. Some measures will take effect almost immediately, while others must await the passage of a federal budget, expected after the King delivers the throne speech on May 27,” writes Steve McGuinness, in a new column for The Lake Report, “Bottom Line.”
The cost is $150 per player and all games will take place on the diamonds at the Virgil Sports Park.
Three of the men’s and women’s leagues kicked off their seasons with their annual scramble tournaments at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club on Tuesday.
“Probably the greatest honour of my life is being able to represent the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls,” Baldinelli said to supporters at his election party a little before 11:30 p.m. Baldinelli will serve in the House of Commons under a Liberal minority government, led by Mark Carney.
Specialists from the Toronto-based auction house will be at the RiverBrink Art Museum on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., offering verbal appraisals of paintings, prints and sculptures.
Held on Fridays throughout May, these tours offer locals and visitors a chance to discover distinctive corners of Niagara-on-the-Lake, guided by storytellers who bring each area’s unique history and character to life.
While the front-facing part of the historic home is still intact, the rest of the home was lost in the blaze. Crews have dismantled some of the structure to make the site safe for investigators to work, as there was extensive structural damage and the risk of a collapse. Property records show the nearly three-acre Glencairn Hall was purchased for $6 million last October.
“I was ticked off by Trump’s 51st State baloney that I swiped this wording from a Greenland guy and had eight hats made for my family and friends,” says Jim Dandy of his new hat, a parody of the infamous “Make America Great Again” chapeau.
In honour of Earth Day, the Clean Energy Fair is happening at the NOTL Community Centre today at 7 p.m. “Every time someone makes a climate-friendly choice, another step is taken towards sustainability,” says organizer Lidija Biro.
“This year’s graduation celebrated not only the accomplishments and exceptional promise of the class of 2025, but also Willowbank’s role at the vanguard of the heritage field,” said Tatum Taylor-Chaubal, faculty member at Willowbank and senior heritage planner at the City of Toronto. “It was a reminder that the ideas and skills our program cultivates will go on to support paces far beyond our beloved campus.”
It’s #elbowsup time in the Great White North: We’d like to know what you are doing here in Niagara-on-the-Lake in response to Trump’s threats and actions.
The staff of The Lake Report headed home loaded down with armfuls of plaques after winning 19 awards at the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s annual journalism awards last Friday night.
During these times of swelling national pride, Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate has announced the return of its annual Summer Concert Series and a lineup of returning favourite performers and new artists joining the stage at the Niagara-on-the-Lake winery.
The team finished the regular season with a record of 10-10, placing sixth out of 10 teams. “Despite the disappointing finish, it was a memorable and rewarding season,” said NOTL head coach Gary Friesen.
Often called a “Blood Moon” due to the deep reddish hue the Moon takes on during totality, this celestial event was captured by local photographer Dave Van de Laar — from the unique vantage point of his own driveway.
Patrolling officers arrested a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old who were sleeping in a minivan in a plaza on York Road and Glendale Avenue. Police say it was stolen from St. Catharines.
Hundreds of NOTLers chose to spend their Family Day skating with the Fine Estates Team and David Butler Law. The free community skate hosted at the Meridian Credit Union Arena gave visitors a
“It’s sort of surreal that what started as a small monthly newspaper in 2018 has evolved into Canada’s most-awarded newspaper,” said Lake Report founder and editor-in-chief Richard Harley.
Niagara Region Public Health ordered Niagara Nursery School to close its kitchen on Feb. 5. The kitchen was closed due to a “lack of hot potable water supply,” according to the region’s website
Niagara Health hospitals are seeing an alarming spike in flu cases, with a growing number of patients requiring hospitalization — including several in intensive care. “I want to urge people to take flu
The college’s Beer 101 Strong earned silver in the Strong British Ale category while Beer 101 Bitter got bronze in the British Bitter category at the competition’s award ceremony, held on Jan. 17 at the college’s NOTL campus.
The annual Icewine Village festival made its return to Niagara-on-the-Lake for its 30th year this past weekend, the first of what is a two-weekend affair, continuing this Saturday and Sunday.
“It’s not up to politicians to police people’s thoughts or actions. It’s people’s right to view these documents, whether they are planning experts or not. Public documents are public documents and should be easily and readily available,” writes editor-in-chief Richard Harley.
Treadwell Cuisine is the only NOTL restaurant to feature on this list of nationwide restaurants this year and one of three other entries from the Niagara region.
Niagara Regional Police have charged one of their own an alleged altercation at a home in Niagara-on-the-Lake following a police service call on Aug. 5.
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