A young person’s perspective on the need for change in her hometown Molly Bowron Special to The Lake Report Change can be hard to swallow, evoking fear in individuals who have remained stagnant
This week we see the minor planet Chiron going retrograde, the sun opposite Pluto and Venus entering Virgo. Thursday, July 15: Chiron is the wounded healer, and Chiron transits always trigger a desire to
This is the seventh in a 10-week gardening column series, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Peggy Bell Special to The Lake Report/Niagara Now In some centuries of their colourful history,
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to The Lake Report/Niagara Now Now, before you sigh “Not another image of Niagara Falls,” wait – because the back story is fascinating. There may be other falls: Angel is the
This is the week of the new moon in her home sign of Cancer. It's also the week of the most exciting aspect in astrology – Venus conjunct Mars. Thursday, July 8: The biggest
David IsraelsonSpecial to The Lake Report What should we do about Canada Day 2021? It’s hard for anyone with a conscience not to be conflicted about it this year. Cities, towns, communities and
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The sixth in a 10-week gardening column series, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Joanne Young Special to The Lake Report Here’s one for the math lovers. Gardening is the only
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report If Emily Carr, born in 1871 in Victoria, B.C., was alive today, we would call her a “tree hugger.” And she would agree as she adored,
Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report This is the week of the third quarter moon in Aries on July 1, and Venus and Mars bringing sweet stuff on July 7. Thursday, July 1: One
This is the fifth in a 10-week gardening column series, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Marla Percy Special to The Lake Report Unless your garden has nothing but shrubs and evergreens,
Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report The week of June 24 through June 30 includes the full moon in Capricorn, Neptune going retrograde and Venus entering Leo. Thursday, June 24: Today is the full
Kent Monkman wields a double-edged sword that looks like a feather but is no less lethal. In his “Mistikôsiwak,” (Wooden Boat People), the Canadian Cree artist created a grand diptych, two enormous paintings
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Figuring out how to reuse the stuff you already have is a good way to reduce your carbon footprint. Sell it online, whether you use Kijiji, VarageSale, Facebook marketplace or eBay, you should expect to be
This is the fourth in a 10-week gardening column series, organized by Niagara-on-the-Lake's Communities in Bloom committee Charlotte Kromberg Special to The Lake Report Ever wondered why you feel refreshed and happier after
Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report For the week of June 17 to 23: Jupiter goes retrograde, Mercury goes direct and the summer solstice marks the start of summer 2021. Thursday, June 17: Today is
The following originally appeared in the NOTL Chamber of Commerce's newsletter last week. Eduardo Lafforgue Special to The Lake Report When I heard the news that an innocent family was killed in London,
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Robiin Jinchereau Special to The Lake Report The Region of Niagara estimated in 2020 residents recycled about 56 per cent of our garbage waste. This was the motivation to move to every other week
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to The Lake Report In the late 19th century, the Canadian government began a policy of aggressive assimilation of Indigenous peoples. Prime Minister John A. Macdonald said, “Indian children should be withdrawn
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Friday last, a cold wind was sending branches, leaves and flower petals all over lawns and streets in our town. Birdsong, bird sightings and gardeners were noticeably
The second in a 10-week gardening series organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Marla Percy Special to The Lake Report Companion planting means placing different plants in close proximity to one another
Betty DiseroSpecial to The Lake Report So here is some good news: We’re seeing more people getting their COVID-19 vaccinations, case numbers continue to decrease, the provincial stay-at-home order is slated to expire
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report In these days of our town’s empty streets, closed shops and still dark theatre scene, the remarkable images of Italy’s influential metaphysical artist Giorgio de Chirico
Gail KendallSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report The Queenston boat launch can be a whirlwind of activity or a quiet place to sit, walk and enjoy the view of the Niagara River on
This is the first of a 10-week gardening column series, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Bette Ann James The Lake Report So, what should you do with all those tulips
Andrea KaiserSpecial to The Lake Report I am writing in response to a letter to the editor that appeared in The Lake Report on Feb. 25 that characterized our federal Liberal government's record on supporting seniors
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