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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 Prime Minister John A. Macdonald said, “Indian children should be withdrawn

Eye for Art: ‘The Gust of Wind’

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

Your Garden: Expert tips for successful companion planting

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

Mayor’s message: There is light at the end of the tunnel

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

Eye for Art: ‘The Song of Love’

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

Queenston boat launch busy, despite pandemic rules

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

Gardening: What to do after your tulips and daffodils have bloomed

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

Opinion: In defence of Liberals’ record on supporting seniors

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

Eye for Art: A point to lookout

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,

Letter: Open old defence lands for everyone

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

Eye for Art: Inside the ‘Nighthawks’ diner

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

Going Green: Start by reducing your ‘stuff’

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

Hope Bradley remembers a simpler NOTL

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 —

Going Green: How you can help reduce climate change

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

Dr. Brown: Opinion: Imagine isolation in care homes, especially for those with dementia

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

Adopt An Art Work a fundraiser forRiverBrink

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,

Opinion: The Third Wave: Explained by the Authorities

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

Eye for Art: ?ouard Manet, ‘A Bar at the Folies-Berg?,’1882

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’ Ramblings: A tough battle, but we must try to smile and laugh

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

Region adopts major development blueprint for Glendale

Steve HardakerCommunity Correspondent Niagara regional council has formally approved an official plan amendment to implement the long-term vision and key directions set out in the Glendale District Plan. When fully built, after 2041, regional growth projections estimate Glendale will

Eye for Art: Springtime and starry, starry nights

Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Vincent van Gogh left the Netherlands to join his art dealer brother Theo in Paris where he would further his studies and come into contact with,

Crossroads celebrates March Break anyway

Crossroads Public School Special to The Lake Report

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