Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report In the age of Hippocrates, had Shawna Butts, assistant curator for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, visited a male physician with any kind of abdominal “condition,” she would
This year marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George. This is the first in a three-part series about the battle and how, for a time, what is now Niagara-on-the-Lake was
This guest column originally appeared on Coun. Maria Mavridis’ public blog. It is reprinted here with permission. Coun. Maria Mavridis Special to The Lake Report As some of you may or may not
Jo-Ann Fraser Special to The Lake Report Spring has sprung and the town’s green thumbs are eagerly anticipating the 17th annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society’s plant sale. It will be held at the Meridian
Niagara College program part of huge community involvement in NOTL Classic tournament Stephen Ferley Special to The Lake Report Look behind the scenes at any successful sporting event and you’ll see committed
Program is limited to just 15 participants Terry Mactaggart Special to The Lake Report Do you have collectibles, handicrafts, art, or othexr treasures that you have always wanted to show off? Or
Register now because program is limited to just 15 participants Terry Mactaggart Special to The Lake Report Do you have collectibles, handicrafts, art, or other treasures that you have always wanted to
Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report Housing and development are issues on the minds of nearly every resident I speak with. Growth and affordability are people’s primary concern. All levels of government
John Sayers Special to The Lake Report The Grace United Church congregation is recognizing its 200th anniversary this year and celebrations are already well underway. Some are clearly evident and others less so
Judy McLeod Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake council has less than 90 days to make a decision on a number of applications by the Marotta group for permits under the Heritage Act
John Scott Special to The Lake Report Sunlight streamed into Bright Parlour in the mansion at the Willowbank Estate on Thursday, April 6, heralding a special afternoon as a full audience witnessed the
After the tragic death Saturday of Louise Leyland, who was killed when she was hit by a cyclist in Queenston, The Lake Report asked Amanda Gamble, the executive director of the Friends of
Annual fundraiser on April 15 helps kick off festival’s season Arlyn Levy Special to The Lake Report Seven years ago, Chris Semple attended her first Shaw Shivaree and was hooked. “It was
Victor Tarnoy Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake has a rich heritage and our most famous streetscapes are special thanks to the heritage buildings and the ancient trees. A lesser-known heritage feature of
RiverBrink Art Museum and the Garden Club of Niagara are partnering for Art & Blooms 2023, their third joint venture. On display at RiverBrink in Queenston from March 24 to 26, the event features
Aimee Medina Special to The Lake Report The works of Kimberley Laspa will be featured in an upcoming solo exhibit titled “Lines in Nature” in the Joyner Gallery of the Niagara Pumphouse Arts
Lyle Hall Special to The Lake Report Much has been written about the negative effects of Bill 23 on local planning authority and, ultimately, on the ability to approve and/or modify development projects.
Bill French Special to The Lake Report The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake, individual Rotarians and Rotary District 7090 have rallied to the aid of the Ukraine. The NOTL club contributed $25,000 from community
Organization aims to be a welcoming, positive place for area teens Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent A new youth group is about to launch in Niagara-on-the-Lake, at St. Davids-Queenston United Church on York Road.
Paul Jacot Special to The Lake Report Remember the popular 1970s television show “The Love Boat”? Well, the Love Boat – in name at least – still sails the world’s oceans today as the Regal
Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report While February can sometimes be the coldest month of the year, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is offering the warmest of welcomes with “Free February” – no admission the
This letter was sent to Niagara Health’s patient relations specialist, Ontario’s patient ombudsman and area politicians, including Niagara MPP Wayne Gates. A copy also was sent to The Lake Report for publication. On Dec.
David Israelson Special to The Lake Report If you think it’s bad how Doug Ford’s government is wrecking Ontario’s Greenbelt, wait till we see what they have in store for Niagara-on-the-Lake. It’s not
John Sayers Special to The Lake Report It’s fascinating to realize that Fort George, completed in 1802 (think of it, that’s over 200 years ago), has never had a book written about it.
The pandemic interrupted our Hometown Traveller feature, but now that travel has resumed, we invite readers to share their travel stories and adventures. Ideal length is about 600 words – and we’ll need
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