75 years of courage: The continuing legacy of Queenston volunteer firefighters
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.
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From competition to creation: Sharon Frayne ignites young minds
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.
A very ‘gouda’ time at restoration farm’s weekend cheese tasting
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.
Niagara wine pairing experience serves up diverse local flavours
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.
Seniors for Climate plan all-ages flash mob at Simcoe Park
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.
Isabelle St-Roch exhibition highlights art in adversity
“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.”
Maxwell charged with second count of assault, remains in custody
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
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.
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.
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