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Kayaker braves the elements for wintry rides among ice floes

Gail Kendall Special to The Lake Report

History in the VIneyard take-out dinner was a huge success

Tony ChisholmSpecial to The Lake Report Our second History in the Vineyard (at home) take-out event on Feb. 11 was very successful. The committee that worked on it was chaired by Mona Babin, treasurer of

Eye for Art: Keeping spirits high in difficult times

Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report There’s a pond on either side of a dip in the road near Ryerson Park. When the weather is warm it can be smelly but always

Dr. Brown: How important is the size of the brain?

Dr. William Brown is a professor of neurology at McMaster University and co-founder of the Infohealth series at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library. Dr. William Brown Special to The Lake Report The

Life in the Pandemic: Women get together to walk, talk and laugh a bit

Editor’s Note: Life since COVID-19 has changed things for all of us. We’ve experienced hardships, heartaches, and challenges, but also new and sometimes unexpected reasons to be thankful. This new Lake Report series

Opinion: ‘The Crown’: History or drama queens?

David IsraelsonSpecial to The Lake Report Along with millions of others, I watched “The Crown” on Netflix, but I have a special interest in the newest season’s final episode when Margaret Thatcher resigned

Exploring photos with the NOTL Museum: The Coasting Party

We finally got enough snow for the young and the young at heart to enjoy some outdoor activities! Hopefully you had a chance to head out on the toboggan hill like this crew

Keeping it Green: A new administration of climate hope?

Kyra Simone is a NOTL-born nature lover with a master's degree in biology. In her spare time, she advocates for sustainable change, picks up garbage, makes recycled jewelry, and transforms furniture bound for

Niagara College partners with Radiant Care for living classroom

When Marie Vincent Enclonar starts her clinical placement at Radiant Care Tabor Manor this month, she’ll be familiar with the long-term care home. That’s because Vincent Enclonar, who is enrolled in Niagara College’s

Op-ed: Trudeau has mismanaged pandemic response

Tony BaldinelliSpecial to The Lake Report Nearly one month into 2021, Members of Parliament are returning to Ottawa to focus on needed efforts to eventually overcome the challenges and impact COVID-19 has had

Letter: Gates asks province where diverted Moderna vaccines went

This is an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and Ret. Gen. Rick Hillier, who is in charge of the COVID vaccine rollout in Ontario. I am writing to you to get two essential pieces of information

Randwood Part 4: Calvin Rand and the modern era

This story is the last in a series about the history of the Rand Estate, about 35 acres of land lying behind the stone wall on John and Charlotte streets, along the Upper

#ThompsonTough campaign raises $21,000 for NOTL coach who had stroke

Julia SaccoSpecial to The Lake Report The community response to a fundraiser dedicated to NOTL native Warren “Beach” Thompson has warmed the hearts of organizers. Niagara-on-the-Lake farmer Michael Watson and St. Catharines resident

A heart-warming Christmas story from the streets of Paris

Especially during the holidays, when you have the opportunity to help someone in need, take it Lezlie Wade Special to The Lake Report/Niagara Now A few Christmases ago, when in Paris, I

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Randwood Part 3: Contributions of the Dunington-Grubbs

This story is one in a series about the history of the Rand Estate, about 35 acres of land lying behind the stone wall on John and Charlotte streets, along the Upper Canada

Retirement Coach: Happiness suggestions during the pandemic

Mike Keenan Special to The Lake Report For seniors suffering from the nagging effects of long-term incarceration inflicted upon us like punishment for white-collar criminals such as Conrad Black … oops, sorry, make that

NOTLers’ virtual walk to Cambodia raises money for Tabitha Foundation

Now in the final fundraising stretch, group needs help to reach goal Yolanda Henry Special to The Lake Report During this extreme time of COVID-19, six Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are helping to make a

Op-ed: It’s time for the people to speak out against Ford’s Greenbelt plans

David Israelson Special to The Lake Report Despite many loud objections, Ontario Premier Doug Ford just drove a few more nails into the Greenbelt’s coffin. Here’s the problem: Half of Ontario’s Greenbelt Council,

Keeping it Green: Im dreaming of a green Christmas

Kyra Simone Special to The Lake Report Canadians produce 25 per cent more waste around the holidays than any other time of year. But simple switches can keep things merry and bright while reducing

Op-ed: Is Doug Ford’splansimply to kill the Greenbelt?

David IsraelsonSpecial to The Lake Report Did Ontario Premier Doug Ford think that because we’re in a pandemic, nobody would notice how he keeps trying to undermine environmental protection and conservation in this

Randwood: Triumph and tragedy for Rand family

This story is one in a series about the history of the Rand Estate, about 35 acres of land lying behind the stone wall on John and Charlotte streets, along the Upper Canada

Niagara’s History Unveiled: The famous personages of Randwood

This story is one in a series about the history of the Rand Estate, about 35 acres of land lying behind the stone wall on John and Charlotte streets, along the Heritage Trail and whose

Keeping it Green: Niagara Furniture Bank is a green community hub

Retirement Coach: A phrase book for your retirement years

Mike Keenan Speclai to The Lake Report Groups have long employed jargon as a kind of practical shorthand, utilizing meaningless words to others. For example, the medical field includes scientific terms and abbreviations.

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Second World War salvage drive

During the Second World War, the Newark chapter of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) held weekly salvage drives to raise money for the Navy League, milk for the

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