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Horoscopes: Good time to adopt a healthier lifestyle

This week the third quarter moon is in Taurus on Saturday. And more. Thursday, July 29: It’s a good day to take on a new healthier lifestyle as Jupiter bumps Mars, bringing good

Couple launching new Willowbank Studio in Queenston

Gail KendallSpecial to The Lake Report/Niagara Now Two visual artists are bringing their experience as art teachers in Florence, Italy, to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Sharon Okun and her husband Adam Markovic will be opening a cultural hub, part

Looking to the stars: Full moon means revelation, clarity

Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report This week we see the sun enter Leo, a full moon in Aquarius and more. Thursday, July 22: Happy birthday to all Leos! Today, the sun enters its

Week 9: Gardening: Steps to preparing lawn for winter

Getting Ready for Winter Part 1: Lawn Prep This is the ninth 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 There

Eye for Art: ‘Christs Entry into Brussels in 1889’

Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Sunday, July 11, 2021, will remain a day not easily forgotten by football fans. The Euro Cup 2020 was won by Italy over England on penalties. Euphoria

Gardening: ‘Lasagna’ style layering reaps rich soil

This is the eighth 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 No. Lasagna gardening doesn’t mean growing lasagna. Lasagna gardening

New book about women’s contributions is a historical society landmark

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report As the publishing arm of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, the Niagara Historical Society has a record of more than a century of valuable publications about the history

Opinion: Parliament Oak development is the kind of housing NOTL needs

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

Horoscope–Minor planet Chiron goes retrograde

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

Gardening July 8: Bulbs can be more than just early bloomers

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,

Eye for Art: ‘Niagara’ captures natural wonder of falls

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

Looking to the Stars: Excitement ahead for Venus and Mars

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

Israelson: Canada Day a time to start dealing with Indigenous tragedy

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

Gardening: Divide and conquer to multiply your perennials

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

Eye for Art: Emily Carr was a proud tree hugger

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,

Looking to the Stars: A time for healing

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

Gardening:Deadheading is a dull job butflowers will be grateful

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,

Looking to the Stars: Neptune goes retrograde

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

Eye for Art: Mistik??ak, Resurgence of the People

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

Going Green: Sell it, gift it, reuse it to reduce carbon footprint

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

Gardening can improve your physical, mental health

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

Horoscopes: The summer solstice

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

Opinion: 215 children who won’t be forgotten

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,

Going Green: Tips to reduce trash and increase recycling

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

Eye for Art: The Scream’ depicts Indigenous tragedy

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

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