Grace United jam-boree sale returns June 24
John Sayers Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Another day, another breakfast. Ho-hum. Boring. If your days begin like that, it’s time to spark your mornings with exciting jams and marmalades from the
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A sporting time: Lots of medal winners at first-ever pickleball tournament
Steve Ferley Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report The organizers of last weekend’s NOTL Pickleball Classic can look back with pride on a hugely successful tournament. The tourney kicked off with professional exhibition
Sports: Inaugural tourney connects pickleball with NOTL tourism
Stephen Ferley Special to The Lake Report After months of planning and organizing, the inaugural NOTL Classic pickleball tournament gets underway this weekend at Virgil’s twin hockey arenas. The schedule of tourney
Sports: Pickleball tourney is a diverse and inclusive showcase
Stephen Ferley Special to The Lake Report With players from age 17 to 80 and with geographical backgrounds as varied as Sri Lanka, India, China and the U.K., the inaugural NOTL Classic pickleball tournament
Battle of Fort George: Part 3: When NOTL became American territory, briefly
This year marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George. This is the last in a three-part series about the battle and how, for a time, what is now Niagara-on-the-Lake was
Sports: Pickleball pros gear up for exhibition matches prior to NOTL tourney
Stephen Ferley Special to The Lake Report Organizers of the June 9 professional pickleball exhibition in Niagara-on-the-Lake have chosen the eight professionals from across Ontario who will be playing in the event.
Part 2: Battle of Fort George: Americans bombard Niagara and capture the town
This year marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George. This is the second in a three-part series about the battle and how, for a time, what is now Niagara-on-the-Lake was
Arts: Rotary donation helps fund Pumphouse program for kids
Aimee Medina Special to The Lake Report With the school ending soon, most families have started planning activities that can provide memorable and educational experiences for kids. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to
Opinion: Drivers and cyclists need to respect one another on the road
Frank Hayes Special to The Lake Report I’d like to respond to Kip Voege’s commentary, “Lawyer’s letter on cyclists not justified,” (May 4). I don’t want to create a bun fight in the
Museum lecture examines medical profession and women’s ‘hysteria’
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
Part 1: The Battle of Fort George: When U.S. declared war and attacked Upper Canada
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
Op-ed: Councillor’s social anxiety led to recess at special Randwood council meeting
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
Plant deals, expert advice at NOTL Horticultural Society’s annual sale
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
Massage therapy students will ease pickleball players’ aches and pains
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
Tiny Museum project lets participants create group exhibit
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
Tiny Museum project lets participants create group exhibit
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
Op-ed: Solving the housing crisis at the expense of our communities
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
A year of celebrations marks Grace United’s 200th anniversary
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
Op-ed: Why town needs to let tribunal decide fate of Rand Estate
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
Arts: Willowbank celebrates graduation of class of 2023
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
An Appreciation: Memories of Louise Leyland’s contributions to the community
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
Arts: Shaw Shivaree features some ‘money-can’t-buy’ auction items
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
Op-ed: Chautauqua’s unique character is under threat from development
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
Arts: Art & Blooms returns to RiverBrink
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
Arts: ‘Lines in Nature’ featured in solo Pumphouse exhibit
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
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