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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

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

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

Keeping it Green: Save more by throwing out less

Little Micky finds his forever home at home

Janice White Special to The Lake Report Micky, the kitten I rescued after he was hit by a car on Lakeshore Road, has recovered from his amputation surgery really well – and it was time

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: The marina

For those of you who may be pulling your boats out for the season, enjoy this photograph of Mae in the Niagara-on-the-Lake marina, circa 1960s. Mae has quite the balancing skills while fishing

Derek Shervill, 88, was a fixture in Chautauqua

Shaun Devlin Special to The Lake Report Derek Shervill, a longtime resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake, died suddenly on Oct. 8 and residents of Chautauqua lost a longtime friend and neighbour. Derek, 88, pipe in

Opinion: Kudos and gratitude for improvements to Balls Beach

Ross RobinsonSpecial to The Lake Report __________________________ What the heck happened at Ball’s Beach this summer? In July we were swimming off the rocks, much like past years. Then, within five or six weeks,

Halloween comes to Fort George

Tony Chisholm is president of the Friends of Fort George. Tony Chisholm Special to The Lake Report The Friends of Fort George is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with Parks Canada

Retirement Coach: Politically confused? Here’s a primer on left, right and others

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Mike Keenan is an award-winning poet, columnist and podcaster. He has led writing workshops, including a week-long course at the Chautauqua Institution in New York. This is his inaugural column. Mike Keenan

Keeping it Green: Discarded masks and gloves are new symptom of COVID

Opinion: It’s time OHIP covered PSA tests for prostate cancer

The Ontario legislature last week unanimously approved a private member's motion to have OHIP cover all PSA tests for prostate cancer. The motion was sponsored by Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates. Wayne Gates Special to The Lake

Bell Fibe service expanding across NOTL

Julia Sacco Special to The Lake Report More residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake will soon have access to high-speed, fibre-optic internet as Bell Canada expands its service in town. Bell’s long-awaited Fibe service has only been available on

Massive Glendale District Plan endorsed by regional council

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Niagara regional council has endorsed the Glendale District Plan, concluding a two-and-a-half year effort to develop a vision and a plan to support future development in Glendale. With more than 700

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