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
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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
Sports: Kinsmen donate $1,000 to Thunderhawks lacrosse
Tracey Hope Special to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen Club has generously donated $1,000 toward the Niagara Thunderhawks 2024 lacrosse season. A group of parents and player from the club attended a
Arts: Indigenous artist’s exhibition extended at RiverBrink
Debra Antoncic Special to The Lake Report A wonderful burst of colour awaits visitors in the exhibition “Samuel Thomas: New Beginnings,” which has been extended until April 27 at the RiverBrink Art Museum
Opinion: Censorship and what we are allowed to read
Public libraries should be home to many viewpoints, not just progressive ones Cathy Simpson Special to The Lake Report Almost as long as there have been libraries, there have been people asking
Community rallies to help after family’s home destroyed by fire
On a dark, cold Friday night in December, the Fish family lost almost every material thing in their lives. And their beloved family pet, Mabel, a five-year-old bernedoodle. Just before 10 p.m. on
NOTL Museum tells stories in honour of Black History Month
Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is honouring Black History Month with a series of presentations throughout February. The museum kicks off the month on Friday, Feb. 2 with
Opinion: No harm in connecting Rand and heritage trail
John Morley Special to The Lake Report In 1985, during the centennial year of the Niagara Parks Commission, I and my assistant laid out the Niagara River Recreation Trail from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Fort
Goettler Foundation, NOTL Rotary partner on coral reef project
Bill French Special to The Lake Report The Goettler Foundation and the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake have teamed up to help fund a $65,000 coral reef restoration project in Indonesia. The reef is
PHOTO GALLERY: NOTL lacrosse team plays before thousands at Rock game
Tracey Hope Special to The Lake Report A group of Niagara-on-the-Lake lacrosse players got to show off their skills and hang out with the pros Saturday night before a crowd of 7,100 fans
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