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The Golden Plunger: The Epicurean

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol The Plunger girls stopped by The Epicurean Restaurant in the heart of NOTL for a bite of lunch and a peak at their “Privy” facilities. We couldn’t resist

Op-ed: Let’s improveCanadian competitiveness through tax renewal and updated process

Gary Zalepa NOTL Regional Councillor With over seven years working on municipal councils, I have come to the conclusion that Canada’s method for funding all levels of government needs major structural change. Taxation

Stay Fit NOTL: Flatten (and flatter) your core

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report Your core is the foundation of all your movement — your body’s power, stability and strength comes from your core. Whether you’re looking to flatten your

Golden Plunger: Willow Cakes and Pastries

Willow Cakes and Pastries Cafe 242 Mary St., NOTL Although this is Willow’s first review, this is not its first Golden Plunger Award. It made our list in 2017. Willow is a local favourite

Op-ed: Lord mayor explains town’s budget and tax increases

With a large spending increase in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 2020 operating budget and a municipal tax increase of 8.62 per cent, The Lake Report asked the lord mayor to explain how we got to where

Wine Country: Perridiso: A bit of paradise in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Victoria Gilbert Special to The Lake Report In the south of Italy, a farmer and his donkey, laden with a barrel of wine on either side, make their way down the mountain as

Writers’ Circle: Dids’ Story: The human truth about war

This is the final of three parts. The whole story can be found online at www.niagaranow.com under “featured columns.” Richard West NOTL Writers’ Circle We spent 1944 on Arctic Service

Hometown Traveller: Prague If our friends could just see us now

Graham McMillan Special to The Lake Report Welcome to Prague (again). Well there’s travelling and then there’s travelling. The former is ticking off the sights, sipping cappuccino at quaint sidewalk cafes, and writing

Cooking with Collin: Grandma-inspired love of pickled beets

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report As a child growing up in a French-Canadian home, with my parents originally from the east coast, Grandma’s pickled beets were on the kitchen counter or

Writer’s Circle: Dids’ story: Chasing a German warship

This is the second of three parts. Richard West NOTL Writers’ Circle There were six children in our family. I was the youngest, 10 years younger than my brother Dick. Being the youngest, I had

Major retailer shows leadership in getting rid of plastic bags

Norm Arsenault Special to The Lake Report In a move that can only be interpreted as a major environmental step forward, Sobeys, one of the largest grocery chains in Canada, will be removing

Hometown Traveller: Centuries of history and the welcoming people of Iran

The news has been full of tragedy and war-mongering in Iran lately. This story from NOTL residents Pam and Nick Cannon’s trip to Iran in April 2018 shows that people the world over are the same. The Cannons have escorted

Wine Country: With icewine and food, opposites attract

Victoria Gilbert Special to The Lake Report Three Niagara-on-the-Lake producers were asked about their favourite icewine and food combos and although their icewines were as different as the individuals themselves, the consensus is icewine

Cooking with Collin: An earthy soup with a hint of sweetness

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report Truth be told, I am someone who really likes and would prefer warmer weather all year round. But as a Canadian, cold weather is something I

Opinion: NOTL is perfect home for Prince Harry and Meghan in Canada

David Israelson Special to The Lake Report If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle really want to move to Canada, they should consider Niagara-on-the-Lake. Think about it. For a duke and duchess considering how

Wayne Gates: Fighting for better health care, education in Niagara

Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report As my team prepares to return to the legislature, we have a number of initiatives we will be driving forward. As always in politics, I believe

Cooking with Collin: A sweet, spicy, sticky sauce

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report Who doesn’t love chicken wings? This is a recipe that is a little out of the ordinary but allows all the pleasure of getting your fingers

Stay Fit: Consistency key to getting in shape

“This year I’m going to start exercising.” “This year, I’m going to lose all my extra weight.” “This year I’m going to take better care of myself.” If a healthier 2020 is one

Hometown Traveller: Our Hungarian borderadventure

People from Niagara-on-the-Lake travel to some of the most interesting places on Earth and we’d like to hear about your vacations. So, if you have ever wanted to be a travel writer, here is

Golden Plunger: Teenie Panini

Betty & Jane Golden Plunger NOTL We went to Virgil looking for a panini. We stopped at a place that promised to have some teenie ones. We didn’t find a panini, large or

Op-ed: Lets encourage youth voices in climate change discussions

Reid MacWilliam

Review: Enthralling performances at St. Marks Christmas concert

Jean Baker Special to The Lake Report A delightful musical journey through the Baroque period of the 18th century to carols interpersed with biblical readings foretelling the birth of Jesus Christ was featured at St.

Travel poem- Reflections on cruise holidays

Ward and Oresta Simpson's tour of European Christmas markets

Cooking with Collin: A rich, hearty Christmas soup

Squash and Coconut Soup Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report This holiday season try a creamy, velvety smooth Squash and Coconut Soup. It is a perfect remedy for the frightful weather outside.

Hometown Traveller: The Christmas tour of a lifetime

Ward and Oresta Simpson

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