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Wine Thang: Life cycle of the vine

Each week, the staff of Ravine Winery share their expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect of wine. So, whether you’re an expert oenophile or a newbie just finding your way

Review: Shaw veterans shine in Foster’s ‘Aunt Agnes for Christmas’

Niagara-on-the-Lake actors ensure new play is a Canadian rival to ‘A Christmas Carol’ Mike Keenan Special to The Lake Report If you’re weary from watching curmudgeonly Scrooge endure his annual encounter with four ghosts

A council Christmas poem

This NOTL rendition of “A Night Before Christmas,” by Coun. Clare Cameron, was read at the Dec. 9 town council meeting. This Christmas reading was written with good intentions, genuine affection and festive wishes to everyone

Wine Country: Big pride for Big Head

Victoria Gilbert Special to The Lake Report The sun rises early above the rolling green hillsides of western Poland where a young Andrzej Lipinski would quietly leave his humble home in Zielona Góra

Wine Thang: The legend of Dom P?gnon

Each week, the staff of Ravine Winery share their expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect of wine. So, whether you’re an expert oenophile or a newbie just finding your way

Museum receives valuable postcard collection

John Sayers

Stay Fit NOTL: A winter wonderland workout

Jacyln Willms Special to The Lake Report We love Canada’s four seasons and one reason is for the different activities each season brings. Finding ways to keep moving on the icy days this winter is important

Op-ed: ????Politicians need to act now to save our environment

Liz Benneian Special to The Lake Report In Niagara, we have exactly one cold water creek left that can support a fish population and it’s in trouble. As conservation authority reports have noted for

Golden Plunger: Husky Truck Stop

The Golden Plunger with Betty and Jane Husky Truck Stop 615 York Rd., NOTL The day was young we were cruising around Niagara-on-the-Lake when nature called. We found ourselves at the Husky on

Shaw review: Unique Christmas Carol is a wintertime treat

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that Sanjay Talwar is playing the role of Christmas Present and Peter Fernandes portrays Scrooge's nephew Fred. The roles were originated by Jeff Meadows and Jonathan

Shaw review: Must-see Holiday Inn a sumptuous feast

Mike Keenan Special to The Lake Report The Shaw Festival’s “Holiday Inn” emits lots of razzle, it radiates plenty of dazzle, and its popular Irving Berlin song-and-dance numbers leave one with a beaming smile. It’s

Residents rally to rescue injured Glendale Canada goose

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Noticing a Canada goose in distress, Niagara on the Green resident Robin Fisher quickly hatched a plan Monday to rescue the bird that was hanging around the storm pond

Glendale Notes: Twistin’ the night away with Niagara Dinner Dance Club

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Do you have a passion for dancing the evening away to a live band in a social atmosphere? For the past two years, the Royal Niagara Golf Club in Glendale

Festive Tales: Hanukkahs story of courage and determination

Hermine Steinberg Writers’ Circle It was a cold and dark winter’s evening in December but my home was filled with the delicious aroma of potato pancakes and the lively chatter of friends coming

Icewine peaches. Yum

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report Icewine is a beautiful, sweet, fruity and viscous wine that is a much-sought-after acquired taste. In Niagara, we are very fortunate to be surrounded by so

Wine Thang: What is phyloxerra?

The staff of Ravine Winery shares their expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect of wine in this regular feature. So, whether you’re an expert oenophile or a newbie just finding

Obituary: Alma Dyck

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Auntie Alma (Dyck) on the morning of Monday, Nov. 23 2019, in her bed at her Tabor Manor home

Stay Fit NOTL: The six-minute work out challenge

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report Lets do this together. I’m challenging you to do six minutes of exercise everyday until Christmas. This is the time of year exercise and healthy habits

Obituary: Allan David Butch Grimwood

GRIMWOOD, Allan David (Butch) 1947-2019 – Passed away surrounded by family on November 20th after a short battle with cancer. Loving husband of Claudia (nee Erwin) for 47 years, loving father of Rob and

Obituary: Betty Helen (Suderman) Dick

Betty Helen (Suderman) Dick Nov. 23, 1932 – Nov. 23, 2019 On her 87th Birthday, Betty Helen Dick passed from this life into eternity, securely into the presence of her Lord and Savior

Glendale Notes: Final draft of Niagara District Plan revealed

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Glendale-area residents got another peek last week at what their community might look like as it develops over the coming years. The Region of Niagara conducted the last of three public

Mayor’s Letter: Celebrating the men who have made a difference

NOTL Lord Mayor Betty Disero issued the following message on Tuesday. Today, Nov. 19, is International Men’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the positive impact men have on their families, communities and the world.

Grace UnitedChristmas Market is Saturday

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report A tisket, a tasket … Grace has the baskets! Grace United Church congregation members Claudia Gilchrist and Chris McQuestion have worked all year acquiring and organizing treasures

History Unveiled: St. Andrew’s Manse may have been safe haven for slaves

Elizabeth Masson Exclusive to The Lake Report Did St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church’s Manse harbour runaway slaves during the pre-Civil War era? Very likely. The first Presbyterian church building on Simcoe Street was built

An appreciation: Dave Wall will always be the Captain

Paolo Miele Special to The Lake Report I first met Dave Wall when, at the young age of 15, I became friends with his son Richard. That year I was recruited to work at the Virgil

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