Keith McNenly Special to The Lake Report ‘Tis the season of ghosts and goulies, with decorations, costumes and candies leading up to the great day, then come Nov. 1 it’s all over except
Jo-Ann Fraser Special to The Lake Report The last time you wore your favourite jeans, you probably didn’t contemplate the indigo dye that imparts denim’s deep blue colour. You likely didn’t ponder the
Sabina Knight Special to The Lake Report The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Women’s League is marking its 100th anniversary in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Bishop Gerard Bergie celebrated mass at the church on Oct. 15
Bill French Special to The Lake Report As part of the final push of a nearly 45-year worldwide campaign to eradicate polio, the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake raised $22,263 in its annual Participate
Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report For the past year, as your MPP, I have been making my voice heard for our community on protecting the Greenbelt. But I haven’t been alone.
Tim Johnson Special to The Lake Report As we reflect upon the seventh annual Celebration of Nations Indigenous gathering in St. Catharines, it’s useful to point out the features that make it appealing
Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report The history of Black music in Canada is still a story being told and is one that is perhaps not fully appreciated nor understood. In a
Mariya Yurukova Special to The Lake Report Young tennis enthusiasts, all girls ranging in age from 10 to 14, gathered at the Lions Club Park in St. Davids for an exhilarating tournament on
The stories of Prince Edward Island’s most famous orphan girl, Anne Shirley – or Anne of Green Gables as she is more commonly known – will be brought to life at the Niagara-on-the-Lake
John Sayers Special to The Lake Report Grace United Church will bookend a summer of church markets in Niagara-on-the-Lake with its Festival Market on Saturday, Sept. 2. It doesn’t have a fruit theme
Wayne Gates MPP for Niagara Falls riding While celebrating the Peach Festival in Old Town here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, I spoke to many business owners, farmers and workers who all reinforced my belief in
Debra Antoncic Special to The Lake Report The summer of 2023 is speeding by and if you haven’t made it in to RiverBrink to see “A Family Palette,” circulated by the Ottawa Art
As children, we’re taught to be wary of strangers, but playing golf with strangers is something unique to the game. Getting paired with some random folks on the first tee is golf’s version
Ken Slingerland Special to The Lake Report Fifty years ago this summer, the Niagara Jr. B Kinsmen Warriors did something that has never been repeated. They won gold at the Ontario Games, the
Janice White Special to The Lake Report I retired to Niagara in the spring of 2019 and, while I have been doing photography for a while, my interests turned to bird and wildlife
On Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, participants in the third annual Jane’s Walk will set out on a short walk, starting at the historic Steward House at
John Sayers Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Another day, another breakfast. Ho-hum. Boring. If your days begin like that, it’s time to spark your mornings with exciting jams and marmalades from the
Steve Ferley Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report The organizers of last weekend’s NOTL Pickleball Classic can look back with pride on a hugely successful tournament. The tourney kicked off with professional exhibition
Stephen Ferley Special to The Lake Report After months of planning and organizing, the inaugural NOTL Classic pickleball tournament gets underway this weekend at Virgil’s twin hockey arenas. The schedule of tourney
Stephen Ferley Special to The Lake Report With players from age 17 to 80 and with geographical backgrounds as varied as Sri Lanka, India, China and the U.K., the inaugural NOTL Classic pickleball tournament
This year marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George. This is the last in a three-part series about the battle and how, for a time, what is now Niagara-on-the-Lake was
Stephen Ferley Special to The Lake Report Organizers of the June 9 professional pickleball exhibition in Niagara-on-the-Lake have chosen the eight professionals from across Ontario who will be playing in the event.
 This year marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George. This is the second in a three-part series about the battle and how, for a time, what is now Niagara-on-the-Lake was
Aimee Medina Special to The Lake Report With the school ending soon, most families have started planning activities that can provide memorable and educational experiences for kids. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to
Frank Hayes Special to The Lake Report I’d like to respond to Kip Voege’s commentary, “Lawyer’s letter on cyclists not justified,” (May 4). I don’t want to create a bun fight in the
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