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Opinion: Ford has legislature on a 19-week summer holiday

“We must be back at Queen’s Park as soon as possible to address these problems and work proactively and collaboratively to find solutions,” writes MPP Wayne Gates.

Part 1 of Jodey’s Journey: Tentative first steps on the road to resilience

“I will be attending The Seeing Eye, the one of the oldest guide dog schools in the world, for nearly a month of instruction. I’ll learn how to partner with my new four-legged furry, sighted guide,” writes Jodey Porter.

Opinion: The times are a-changin’, but not for the better

“The economic policy of the past 60 years simply does not reflect the current world reality. It has the effect of allowing the rich to amass wealth to the detriment of the poor and middle classes,” writes Keith McNenly.

Grace United will be jammin’ with rare treats Saturday

To a Niagara-on-the-Lake food lover, a rare bird is either of the two features of the Saturday, Aug. 10 special Peach Festival Sale at Grace United Church.

Arts: Autism Ontario and Shaw stage relaxed performance of ‘Secret Garden’

More than 120 people who often find it daunting to visit a theatre were able to enjoy a special relaxed performance of “The Secret Garden” at the Royal George Theatre last Thursday evening.

Sports: Two NOTL lacrosse teams crowned zone champs

In sports, it’s never over till it’s over: Two Niagara-on-the-Lake lacrosse teams embraced that mantra Saturday as they battled back to capture their zone championships at home in Virgil.

Opinion: New development must respect NOTL’s past

“We cannot jeopardize what makes this town so unique with inappropriate development — and we must always hear the voices of residents before we move forward on big development projects,” writes MPP Wayne Gates.

Sports: U9 Thunderhawks compete in Huntsville tourney and Zone championship

The U9 Niagara Thunderhawks lacrosse team faced tough opposition, but after returning home, on Tuesday night the Thunderhawks beat Six Nations 7-6 and earned a berth in their zone championship, which is being played in NOTL this weekend.

Home Sweet Home: Survey shows NOTL seniors feel tough choices lie ahead

The results of a detailed survey about the housing needs of Niagara-on-the-Lake seniors as they age provides a number of insights on some of the hard decisions they will have to make as their needs evolve.

Sports: B.C. swimmer, 41, completes first lake crossing of 2024

Jessi Harewicz of Vancouver jumped into Lake Ontario in-Niagara-on-the-Lake just after 10 p.m. Sunday and 22 hours later became the first person to swim the lake this year.

Horticultural society showcases seven gardens on annual tour

The NOTL Horticultural Society’s 30th annual Gardener’s Garden Tour is this Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Great weather and spectacular colour await as you explore seven exquisite gardens showcasing the talents of area gardeners.

Seven swimmers set to challenge Lake Ontario this year

People keep asking, “Who is planning to swim Lake Ontario this year?” It appears the 2024 lineup of potential swimmers is quite extensive. Only a few swimmers challenged the lake during the COVID period and the numbers have been slow to rise since.

Arts: Celebrate Pride Month with a visit to RiverBrink’s latest exhibition

In this new summer exhibition at RiverBrink Art Museum, artist Dianne Davis has transformed the second-floor interior space of the public art museum back to its time as a private home, of a sort.

Joyous NOTL planning 3rd annual Summer Potluck

Mariah Reese Special to The Lake Report Joyous NOTL is hosting its third annual Summer Potluck on Saturday, July 27. This year’s celebration, at McFarland House, on the Niagara Parkway, from noon to

Arts: Shaw Guild’s pressed flowers displays are inspired by ‘The Secret Garden’

Susan MacDonald Special to The Lake Report Imagine artwork made of pressed flowers that’s unveiled at the opening of the Shaw’s production of “The Secret Garden” and continues to grow throughout the run

Guest Column: Why the power went out in NOTL last week

The power went out in much of Niagara-on-the-Lake last Thursday, June 13. We asked NOTL Hydro CEO Tim Curtis what happened and he provided this detailed explanation: Tim Curtis Special to The Lake

Guest Editorial: Rules needed to protect Online News Act funding

Gordon Cameron Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report When Canada’s Parliament finally passed Bill C-18, a.k.a. the Online News Act, there was great rejoicing in the country’s news media industry. For too long,

Free admission and fireworks at Fort George on Canada Day

The Friends of Fort George are inviting everyone to celebrate Canada Day on the grounds of its national historic site — with free admission for the whole day and a fireworks show to

NOTL Rotary honours three with Paul Harris Award

Bill French Special to The Lake Report The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake has honoured three people with the club’s highest honour, the prestigious Paul Harris Award. The NOTL club singled out Rose Campbell,

NOTL Museum’s spotlight on donors: Lauren and Vaughn Goettler

When philanthropists Lauren and Vaughn Goettler arrived in Niagara-on-the-Lake, their passion for history, preservation and community engagement immediately found a home.

Guest Column: Four more kilometres of heritage trail will soon be finished

Tony Chisholm Special to The Lake Report The Upper Canada Heritage Trail committee was established in 2017 to develop the old rail line in Niagara-on-the-Lake into a finished multi-use trail for active use

Opinion: Cutting down Lakeshore tree isn’t the solution

David Israelson Special to The Lake Report It is indeed a terrible tragedy that a motorist was killed earlier this month when his car hit a tree on Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It

Arts: Books at the Barn returns to showcase NOTL authors

Paul Masson Special to The Lake Report Once again the Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers’ Circle will provide an opportunity to meet with local authors on the day of the St. Andrew’s Strawberry Festival. I will

Eight properties featured in horticultural society’s 30th annual garden tour

Jo-Ann Fraser Special to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society is marking the 30th anniversary of its annual Gardeners’ Garden Tour this year. In addition to this cherished tradition, the society is

Arts: Orchard of Dreams a magical evening at RiverBrink

Cassandra Cvitanovic Special to The Lake Report The RiverBrink Art Museum hosted a performance by DJ Marinko that was enjoyed by captivated patrons at the Orchard of Dreams Garden Party on May 19.

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