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 Prime Minister John A. Macdonald said, “Indian children should be withdrawn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
Penny-Lynn Cookson Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report It’s spring and what a pleasure it is to be on the grass in Ryerson Park sharing with others the splendid views of the lake,
Dear editor: A recent letter to The Lake Report, (“Make Ryerson Park 'locals only' but open adjacent land for everyone,” April 29), suggested that the defence lands would be a wonderful park with public
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report In February 2020, I was in Paris to see the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the Louvre. The museum was open late during the final days
Robin JinchereauSpecial to The Lake Report You can diminish your carbon footprint by reducing or eliminating some of the products you consume or by cutting some of your waste by switching to different
Gail KendallSpecial to The Lake Report Hope Bradley remembers a simpler time for Niagara-on-the-Lake, when dignitaries would arrive by helicopter at the Rand Estate, Simcoe Park hosted dances, and when everyone knew their neighbours —
Robin Jinchereau Special to The Lake Report Most of us are aware that carbon emissions are increasing globally and this results in global climate change. The International Energy Agency in its 2021 annual
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Drs. William Brown, Martha Truncale and Timothy BrownSpecial to The Lake Report With this the third surge, Ontario enters yet another lockdown to contain the spread of a far more formidable viral foe – the highly
Debra Antoncic Special to The Lake Report There are many activities and experiences we have missed over the past year, such as the simple joys of getting together with friends and family,
David IsraelsonSpecial to The Lake Report Welcome to the third wave. Of course, this may or may not be the third wave. As a leading authority in this jurisdiction, I personally consider it
Penny-Lynn Cookson Special to The Lake Report Oh, to be in Paris at the Folies-Bergère, home of opera, dance, comedy and acrobatics. Built in 1869, it was the most popular music hall of variety
Ross RobinsonSpecial to The Lake Report As we continue to wrassle with COVID-19, we must retain our ability to smile. As importantly, we must retain our desire to laugh. On a recent Friday evening at
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