RiverBrink’s ‘Power’ exhibit explores Niagara’s history
Debra AntoncicSpecial to The Lake Report As we slowly emerge from the various stages of lockdown and the attendant levels of anxiety, amid a sense of time suspended, many in the arts community
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Letter: NOTL keeps Terry’s Marathon of Hope alive
Dear editor: The Niagara-on-the-Lake community has honoured Terry Fox since 1991, raising $1,026,679 for cancer research. This year's run was once again “One Day Your Way” and as of Sept. 22 online donations had
Opinion: Why the National Day for Truth and Reconciliationis important
Niki Walker Jamie Knight Special to The Lake Report This year, today, Sept. 30, marks the first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, a day that is intended to honour the victims
Growing Together: More seeds key to fewer weeds in your lawn
Joanne Young Special to The Lake Report Mirror, mirror on the wall … who has the fairest lawn of all? Not you? Well then, let’s change that. This past summer our lawns fared
Horoscope: A lingering stalemate might not soon be resolved
This week is bookended by Jupiter with a financial gift on Thursday and a new moon in Libra on Wednesday. Thursday, Sept. 30: Drifting, aimless feelings get woken by a connection between good
Letter– NOTL hotel tax is a bad idea
Dear editor: So I see town council, with the exception of three councilors, has approved a municipal accommodation tax. It would seem to be a way of raising more money to cover the mismanagement of the
Opinion: Inclusivity committee reflects on diversity and equity
Members of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's inclusivity committee submitted the following report about the work of their group, which is comprised of Jamie Knight and Niki Walker (co-chairs), Richard Mell, George Webber, Bex McKnight, Kiera Sangster, Sandra Gruosso
Dr. Brown: Vaccinations, freedom of choice and social responsibility
Dr. Martha Brown Truncale Special to The Lake Report The societal struggle with vaccine uptake is such a drama in free societies. Every nation has found a vaccinated threshold, quickly reached and achingly
Eye for Art: ‘The Large Blue Horses’
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report In the world of art history we lionize the French artists, applaud the Americans, admire the audacity of many British artists and are finally recognizing the
Growing Together: Autumn garden stars bring colour to your yard
Joanne YoungSpecial to The Lake Report Truth be told, going into September, most of us are kind of over our gardens for the year. The annuals are looking tired, the perennials are starting
Horoscope: Mercury in retrograde a time for reflection
This week sees the end of the Venus/Uranus opposition, Mars in harmony with Saturn and Mercury turns retrograde. Thursday, Sept. 23: Since Sept. 17, Venus has been in opposition to Saturn. Today she
Eye for Art: ‘The Large Blue Horses’
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report In the world of art history we lionize the French artists, applaud the Americans, admire the audacity of many British artists and are finally recognizing the
Election ’21 Exclusive: Final pitches from your Niagara Falls riding candidates
The Lake Report and NiagaraNow.com asked all five federal candidates for the Niagara Falls riding in Monday's federal election to submit opinion pieces outlining their platform and what they plan to do if elected.
Looking to the Stars: New ideas can bring good fortune
Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report This week we see Venus in difficulty, a full moon on Monday and the start of Libra on Tuesday. Thursday, Sept. 16: In olden times, Jupiter was
Growing Together: September a busy time for harvesting vegetables
Joanne YoungSpecial to The Lake Report I just love this time of year! There is less humidity, lower temperatures and fresher air. There are also many chores in the garden to get done.
Israelson: As vote looms, let’s ignore the nasty babble
David IsraelsonSpecial to The Lake Report As we stumble toward the Sept. 20 federal election, some of the biggest questions voters may face are not on the ballot. The biggest question of all, I
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20 years After 9/11: Fear and trepidation after the attacks
Elizabeth MassonSpecial to The Lake Report After the 9/11 attacks, I, who read The Washington Post every day, did not read the paper, listen to the radio, or watch television for six days.
20 Years After 9/11: Serving with Canada’s military in Europe
Steve Hardaker Special to The Lake Report Where I was during the 9/11 crisis is a vivid memory that will never be forgotten. I was attending NATO meetings in Prague, Czech Republic, as
Niagara’s History Unveiled: A memorial to Canada’s victims of 9/11 terror attacks
Elizabeth Masson Special to The Lake Report Tucked away off Read Road on the western fringe of Niagara-on-the-Lake is the 9/11 Memorial Park, one of the only parks in the country dedicated to the Canadian victims
Letter: Claims against Trudeau were false
Dear editor: Samuel Young's diatribe (“More promises to be broken on seniors benefits,” letter, The Lake Report, Sept.9) against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals is false. At least two of my friends and I
Letter: Liberals are not proposing home equity tax
Dear editor: I am writing today to call out the misinformation being spread by Conservatives across the country about home equity taxes. The Conservatives are spreading falsities by claiming the Liberals want to
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Niagara’s History Unveiled: ???????Sandsuckers, ice jams and decades of change
This is the third in a four-part series based on a talk given as a part of the Niagara Historical Society’s lecture series. Because of the pandemic, the series, “All along the Waterfront” was done via Zoom.
Letter: Reflections on Mennonite and Indigenous genocides
Dear editor: In 2019, Parliament proclaimed the second week of September as Canadian Mennonite Heritage Week. But who are the Mennonites and why is this important? Mostly known for distinctive food, a quiet faith and
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20 Years After 9/11: A crystal clear sky shattered by terror attack
We asked readers for their memories of 9/11, two decades afterward, and are publishing a selection of their recollections this week and next. Elizabeth Masson Special to The Lake Report I usually drove
Growing Together: September is time to plan your fall bulbs
Joanne Young Special to The Lake Report There is nothing more satisfying to a gardener than seeing those first early spring flower bulbs popping up from the cold ground. These little sprouts soon
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