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
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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.
Opinion: Let’s stop arguing about climate change
Don Mustill Special to The Lake Report Whether you believe in human-caused climate change or not. Whether you believe humans contribute a little to the problem — or a lot. Whether you believe
A true gentleman: Memories of ‘The Doc,’ respected NOTL physician Ranjit Ahluwalia
With the death of Dr. Ranjit Ahluwalia on Wednesday at the age of 95, Niagara-on-the-Lake lost a respected physician and well-loved member of the community. A family doctor, he and his wife Barbara
Opinion: Ford’s Tories block program to pay family caregivers
Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report Across Niagara-on-the-Lake and Ontario, we all know someone who has been an unpaid caregiver — and many of us have been or are unpaid caregivers ourselves.
Sports: NOTL Hockey Association honours players and coaches
Tania Fera-VanGent Special to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Hockey Association honoured players and volunteers at its annual awards ceremony and coaches appreciation gathering Monday evening. “Our memorial awards are special because they
Opinion: Doing more to support our wine and beer industries
Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report Over my 10 years and four terms as the MPP representing Niagara-on-the-Lake, I have been proud to work alongside key stakeholders and area businesses in our
NOTL Museum’s spotlight on donors: David Murray and Elizabeth Surtees
Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report A society that doesn’t learn from its past is doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past — and it’s a philosophy embraced by David Murray
Opinion: ‘Rights’ — The good, the bad and the consequences
Keith McNenly Special to The Lake Report In the cinema now is a film on reggae singer, songwriter and human rights activist Bob Marley. Activist music, poetry and novels have all played their
Opinion: A health care boost but so much more to do
Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report As the MPP for Niagara-on-the-Lake, our office is working hard to support our local economy, protect cultural heritage and expand access to high-quality, efficient, publicly funded
Sports: Team of the Week: NOTL ‘sponge puck’ hockey
David Butler Special to The Lake Report Another season of shinny hockey, or “sponge puck” as we call it, has ended. Niagara-on-the-Lake might be one of the only places in North America where
Bird watch: Northern flicker
Lily McKinley Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Northern flicker: The northern flicker is a year-round resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake, marked by its vibrant plumage and distinctive markings specific to eastern North America. We
NOTL’s Peter Warrack earns Meritorious Service Cross
His work targeting human trafficking honoured by Governor General Michel Maisonneuve Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Peter Warrack has been formally presented with the Meritorious Service Cross by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
Sports: U15s learn success is about more than winning
Tania Fera-VanGent Special to The Lake Report For Mario Kotsanis, coaching is all about heart. Although not handed a team that won often on the ice this season, Kotsanis and his coaching staff
Garden club members reveal some design secrets
Elizabeth Goldman Special to The Lake Report At their March monthly meeting, Garden Club of Niagara members shared the techniques they used to create some of the spectacular designs that were on display
Wayside Chapel hosts Easter sunrise service
Rick Meloen Special to The Lake Report The Living Waters Wayside Chapel was dedicated on May 20, 1965, and was intended to be a place to stop along the busy Niagara River Parkway.
Arts: Raise your gimlet for the Shaw at Shivaree on April 13
Arlyn Levy Special to The Lake Report When guests arrive at the Shivaree, the annual fundraiser for the Shaw Festival, they’re traditionally greeted with a gimlet. This classic cocktail is a lot like
Opinion: FAIR responds to claims that led to firing of library’s CEO
Monica Harris Special to The Lake Report As the executive director of the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism, I am compelled to address several misrepresentations and falsehoods that were presented to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library board before
Op-ed: Province and Ottawa need to help fun Royal George repairs
Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa Special to The Lake Report/NiagaraNow.com The Shaw Festival is an integral part of our community. It is not only the cultural centre of Niagara-on-the-Lake, in the Region, but also
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