Celebrate the summer solstice at Ryerson Park
The genesis of another summer is almost upon us. For the past several years, the first day of summer has June 21, but this year, the summer solstice — the longest day of
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Silversmith, Centennial earn top Niagara business awards
Two Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses were among those honoured last week at the 20th annual Niagara Business Achievement Awards. Silversmith Brewing Co. in Virgil was named Business of the Year, the top award. And Centennial
Museum lecture explores history of the Wilderness property
The property at 407 King St. known as the Wilderness has been in existence for more than 200 years and represents the intersection of this land’s Indigenous population, its military and political history
Pumphouse centre receives $5,000 boost from Chateau des Charmes
The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre’s ongoing partnership with a local estate winery continues to grow, solidified this spring with a $5,000 cheque from the winery. Château des Charmes is the art centre’s presenting
Tickets on sale for museum’s fall garden party at McArthur Estate
Tickets are now on sale for this fall’s Heritage Garden Party, where guests will be able to enjoy fine food and refreshments at the historic McArthur Estate — not unlike the social get-togethers
Arts: Young stars lead the way for Music Niagara’s season opening
As they often say, it’s the youth that will lead the way to tomorrow — and that happens to be the case for Music Niagara’s 26th season. The organization’s annual Summer Festival will
Town seeks new inductees for Sports Wall of Fame
The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is calling on residents to submit nominations for both local athletes who’ve made outstanding achievements, as well as trainers, coaches, officials or executive members who have dedicated time to enhancing the sporting community.
Shaw Festival’s portable night club returns this season
The Spiegeltent returns to the Shaw Festival grounds for another summer of anything-goes experiences. A portable nightclub famous throughout the Weimar Republic, the Spiegeltents, or “mirror tents,” were notable for their beauty, adorned
Mennonite contribution to Niagara to be uncovered in museum doc project
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is getting a boost from the federal government’s library and archives group to work on a project uncovering the details of the Mennonite community’s settlement in Niagara. Library and Archives
Get your summer cool on at NOTL’s splash pad, pools and other outdoor facilities
There will be plenty of opportunities to stay cool and get active — or both — this summer in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with pools and outdoor facilities set to open their doors this month. The
Community centre hosts summer kick-off
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library and Community Centre are getting ready for a day of fun, food and festivities as they gear up to celebrate the start of the summer. An afternoon of family-friendly
Silversmith Brewing and others among finalists for Niagara chamber awards
Pillars of the Niagara-on-the-Lake business community are being recognized by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce among finalists of the annual Niagara Business Achievement Awards. Silversmith Brewing is one of five nominess for
Register for Palliative Care’s annual butterfly release on June 15
The time is drawing near once again for NOTL Palliative Care’s annual butterfly release event, where participants join in dedicating a butterfly to someone they love who has passed way — then, setting
The Lake Report honoured with 27 more awards
As the recipient of nearly 100 provincial and national awards over the past four years, the staff of The Lake Report and its many community contributors are justifiably proud of the work they
POSTPONED: Learn & Live session featuring veterans’ lessons from service to be rescheduled
The Monday, May 27 Learn & Live session featuring Peter Warrack, Lt.-Gen. Michel Maisonneuve and his wife, Maj. Barbara Maisonneuve, discussing their experiences in various military and police careers has been postponed. The
St. Davids firefighters support dog sanctuary
The folks at Angels Rest Dog Sanctuary in Niagara-on-the-Lake are feeling thankful after receiving a $500 donation from the fire department in St. Davids to help out pups in need. The dog sanctuary,
Old Town Ambassadors back for this year’s tourist season
If you’re one of many outsiders flocking from near and far to see what Niagara-on-the-Lake’s all about, look out for the friendly folks walking on Queen Street wearing blue vests: they’re here to
Tickets on sale for annual all-white attire dinner party
The season of sunny celebrations is upon us, and coming just around the corner is one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s largest annual dinner parties, where guests all take joy in adhering to a strict dress
Museum admission free for the public on May 18
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is gearing up for a celebration of International Museum Day this Saturday, May 18, when admission will be free for everyone, with the opening of a new exhibition on the
Tickets to polo on Commons on sale next week
The sport of kings will make its return to the Commons this September in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with tickets for the Niagara Polo event going on sale Tuesday. The team behind the biennial charity game,
RiverBrink’s spring art exhibitions debut May 11
The RiverBrink Art Museum is celebrating the arrival of spring this Saturday with the opening of two new exhibitions by two modern Canadian artists. The dual solo exhibitions, opening May 11 from 3
Arts: Willowbank hosts virtual open house for prospective students
Willowbank is hosting a virtual open house this month, aiming to attract people who want to learn more about the Queenston school’s heritage conservation diploma program. The deadline for applications is Friday, May
Niagara police’s annual food drive teams up with Newark
As part of this year’s National Police Week, the Niagara Regional Police Service is gearing up for its fourth-annual spring food drive, which will make a stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake on May 16. In
PHOTO GALLERY: Queenston choir rings in spring
The Queenston Women’s Chorus celebrated the season with its spring concert on Saturday, April 27 at Trillium United Church in St. Catharines. Some special guests, including the Niagara Men’s Chorus and Niagara Star
Lake Report partners with The Pointer investigative news site
The Lake Report and its news website NiagaraNow.com have teamed up with an investigative journalism publication to give readers access to even more news and information about regional politics and public affairs. ThePointer.com,
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