Poilievre editorial attracted attention from coast to coast
The Lake Report’s Aug. 15 editorial by editor-in-chief Richard Harley, “Poilievre is truly great — at pandering,” has garnered attention from coast to coast. It also struck some nerves.
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Arts: Tickets on sale for Shaw Guild’s new Autumn Soiree
Tickets are on sale now for an exclusive fundraiser being hosted this fall for supporters of the annual Shaw Festival. The Shaw Guild‘s Autumn Soiree will be held on the evening of Friday,
PHOTO GALLERY: Porsches and McLarens steal the show on Queen Street
The Niagara 5000 car show saw Queen Street shut down for regular vehicle traffic on Aug. 9 and make way for dozens of big-ticket Porsches, McLarens, Austin-Healeys and other flashy automobiles.
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosy optimism in the air at Shades of Rosé party
Anyone on Queen Street this past Sunday evening was definitely seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses.
Sports: How the men’s golf finale played out
Three young men, all under 35, all friends and golf pals, teed off in the men’s open at last weekend’s NOTL Golf Club championship tournament.
Sports: Drama and downpour for NOTL golf championships
Wicked winds and a torrential downpour didn’t deter players competing in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club’s annual club championships on the weekend.
Arts: RiverBrink hosts Turbulence exhibit until Sept. 14
In “Turbulence,” her exhibition of drawings, watercolours and digital prints at RiverBrink in Queenston, artist Millie Chen focuses attention on past and present, on historical events and memory.
Arts: Pumphouse festival celebrates the bonds between art lovers
Dozens were at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre the weekend of Aug. 3 and 4 for the annual show in Niagara-on-the-Lake, which featured a diverse array of original works, including paintings, photography, sculpture, and pottery.
Arts: Creative retreat focused on art, community and relaxation
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Gate Street Studio hosted a rejuvenating artist workshop retreat Saturday, offering a vibrant space for creativity and community.
T-shirt sales help Terry Fox’s message live on
Paige Seburn Niagara Now/The Lake Report Joan King has been keeping Terry Fox’s memory alive this summer in the lead-up to what will be the 44th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run this
NOTLers in for a peachy weekend
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Queen Street will be filled to the brim with NOTL peaches and other fruit-flavoured treats.
Museum’s heritage festival brings history to life
The museum’s front lawn and the adjacent street block were filled with visitors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 5, enjoying a range of historical demonstrations, engaging exhibits and local vendors.
Get rid of unwanted papers at ‘Shred-it’ fundraiser for palliative care
There are less than two weeks left until Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care’s “Shred-it” event on Saturday, Aug. 17.
Check out hot rods and cool wheels at NOTL’s three car shows
Niagara-on-the-Lake is the place to be this month if you love admiring beautiful cars — from high-end Porsches, to old-school hot rods.
Upcoming museum lecture dives into history of Virgil
The community of Virgil is one of five villages that make up the tapestry of Niagara-on-the-Lake, which, like villages such as Old Town and Queenston, has a long and storied history exemplified in its heritage homes.
@theMuseum: Part 6: So much more than rooms filled with artifacts
“We present things that are not just in the past. We are talking about now and appreciation of your culture around you.”
Sports: NOTL Soccer Teams of the Week for Aug. 8
The U9-10 Sandtrap and U11 Between The Lines teams are The Lake Report’s teams of the week for Aug. 8
Two Niagara foundations clear up confusion over names
The Niagara Community Foundation and Niagara Foundation, two charities operating in Niagara, have put out a joint media release highlighting their similarities and differences, addressing the ongoing confusion of the two groups by people.
Get to know our local past at the NOTL Museum heritage festival
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is welcoming the public to learn about local history in an expanded celebration of its annual Past is Present Heritage Festival, which is being held this year on the civic holiday, Monday, Aug. 5.
Brock’s Monument still open for visitors after scaffolding erected
While Brock’s Monument’s exterior may appear closed off to the public due to some scaffolding around the front of the entrance, the historical site is still accessible to the public for the rest of the summer — with a full calendar of events in store this month.
Knights of the tap: Niagara College hosts medieval beer festival
Project Brew: Medieval Faire will take place at Niagara College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus on Aug. 9 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., promising an evening of distinctive brews with Middle Ages festivities.
Arts: Celebrated pianist star of Music Niagara’s Sunday recital
World-renowed pianist Victor Paukstelis’ concert, “Palette of Piano,” will be held on Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church.
Arts: Find your reflection in new Pumphouse exhibit ‘Watermark’
A new exhibition will be ready at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre this August, from a longtime artist whose latest works invite the viewer to reflect on the enchanting world of water.
Sports: NOTL Soccer Teams of the Week for Aug. 1
The Timbits Blue team and Timbits Green team are The Lake Report’s two Teams of the Week for Aug. 1.
Sponsored: Stronghouse Contracting, Niagara’s chimney restoration experts
With a combined 80 years of experience, Peter Bernatowycz and Bob McDonald have positioned Stronghouse Contracting as the go-to for challenging chimney and masonry projects in Niagara Region.
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